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Title
Sandstone and Storm II
Description
Some great storm clouds loom over Vasquez rocks.
Details
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 15-35 f2.8@15mm, f11@1/6th sec, ISO 125, Polarizer
Taken
2022-03-04
Location
Agua Dulce, CA
Keywords
vasquez rocks, vasquez, rocks, clouds, storm, drama, palmdale, agua dulce, california, desert, landscape
Title
Savage Peak BW II
Description
A B&W conversion of Vasquez Rocks.
Details
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 15-35 f2.8@15mm, f11@1/5th sec, ISO 125, Polarizer
Taken
2022-03-04
Location
Agua Dulce, CA
Keywords
vasquez rocks, vasquez, rocks, clouds, storm, drama, palmdale, agua dulce, california, desert, landscape, bw, black and white, monochrome
Title
Tacoma Portrait
Description
The best truck I've ever owned. A 2012 Toyota Tacoma posing against Vasquez Rocks in Agua Dulce, CA.
Details
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 15-35 f2.8@15mm, f11@1/5th sec, ISO 125, Polarizer
Taken
2022-03-04
Location
Agua Dulce, CA
Keywords
vasquez rocks, vasquez, rocks, clouds, storm, truck, toyota, tacoma, drama, palmdale, agua dulce, california, desert, landscape, brown
Title
Garrapata Twilight
Description
A nice post-sunset shot of the Garrapata State Park coastline near Carmel, CA.
Details
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 15-35 f2.8@15mm, f8@1/15th sec, ISO 400, Polarizer
Taken
2021-12-23
Location
Carmel, CA
Keywords
garrapata, garrapata state park, big sur, carmel, california, coast, ocean, rocks, surf, clouds, sunset
Title
Bean Hollow Sea Palms
Description
A few of the seal palms at Bean Hollow State Beach in Pescadero, CA.
Details
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 15-35 f2.8@35mm, f11@1 sec, ISO 100, Polarizer
Taken
2021-07-11
Location
Pescadero, CA
Keywords
coast, beach, rocks, bean hollow, sea palms, surf, clouds, pescadero, california, seascape
Title
La Jolla Cove Low Tide
Description
Some of the rocks at Nicholson Point revealed by the low tide. La Jolla, CA.
Details
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 15-35 f2.8@15mm, f11@3 sec, ISO 100, Polarizer
Taken
2021-05-17
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
ja jolla, whispering sands beach, nicholson point, low tide, rocks, moss, clouds, san diego, california, brown
Title
Beach Rocks
Description
Some of the low tide rock formations at the Marine Street Beach in La Jolla, CA.
Details
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 15-35 f2.8@15mm, f11@1.6 sec, ISO 100, Polarizer
Taken
2021-05-17
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
ja jolla, windansea beach, marine street beach, low tide, rocks, moss, clouds, san diego, california, brown
Title
Mossy Rocks
Description
Some of the mossy rocks at Marine Street Beach in La Jolla, CA.
Details
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 15-35 f2.8@23mm, f11@3 sec, ISO 100, Breakthrough 6-stop ND, Polarizer
Taken
2021-05-17
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
ja jolla, windansea beach, marine street beach, low tide, rocks, moss, clouds, san diego, california, brown, green
Title
Sea Sculpture I
Description
An interesting rock lit by the setting sun at Whispering Sands Beach in La Jolla, CA.
Details
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 15-35 f2.8@15mm, f13@2 sec, ISO 200, Polarizer
Taken
2021-05-17
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
ja jolla, whispering sands beach, nicholson point, low tide, rocks, sunset, surf, clouds, san diego, california, gold
Title
At Nights Edge
Description
A blue-hour shot from Whispering Sands Beach in La Jolla, CA.
Details
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 15-35 f2.8@15mm, f11@1/2 sec, ISO 100, Polarizer
Taken
2021-05-17
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
ja jolla, whispering sands beach, nicholson point, low tide, rocks, dusk, twilight, clouds, san diego, california, purple
Title
Twilight Coast
Description
Some more rock formations at La Jolla's Nicholson Point.
Details
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 15-35 f2.8@20mm, f13@2 sec, ISO 200, Polarizer
Taken
2021-05-17
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
ja jolla, whispering sands beach, nicholson point, low tide, rocks, twilight, dusk, surf, clouds, san diego, california, brown
Title
Sea Sculpture II
Description
The surf recedes around an interesting rock lit by the setting sun at Whispering Sands Beach in La Jolla, CA.
Details
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 15-35 f2.8@15mm, f13@2 sec, ISO 200, Polarizer
Taken
2021-05-17
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
ja jolla, whispering sands beach, nicholson point, low tide, rocks, sunset, surf, clouds, san diego, california, gold
Title
Springtime Canyon
Description
A view from the main canyon at Box Springs Mountain overlooking Riverside, CA.
Details
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 15-35 f2.8@18mm, f11@1/60th sec, ISO 160, Polarizer
Taken
2021-03-16
Location
Riverside, CA
Keywords
box springs mountain, canyon, riverside, rocks, clouds, storm, spring, california
Title
Hiker
Description
Can you spot the hiker in this photo?
Details
Canon EOS R5, Canon EF 24-105 f4@58mm, f8@1/250th sec, ISO 320, Polarizer
Taken
2021-03-13
Location
Riverside, CA
Keywords
box springs mountain, mountain, hiker, riverside, rocks, clouds, spring, californa
Title
Boulderrific!
Description
A nice view of a good-looking boulder at Box Springs Mountain.
Details
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 15-35 f2.8@15mm, f11@1/8th sec, ISO 100, Polarizer
Taken
2021-03-13
Location
Riverside, CA
Keywords
box springs mountain, canyon, boulder, riverside, rocks, clouds, spring, california
Title
Mountain Rest Spot
Description
One of the nice spots at Box Springs Mountain.
Details
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 15-35 f2.8@17mm, f11@1/13th sec, ISO 100, Polarizer
Taken
2021-03-13
Location
Riverside, CA
Keywords
box springs mountain, canyon, riverside, rocks, clouds, sunset, spring, california
Title
Storm Trail
Description
The main trail at Box Springs Mountain.
Details
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 15-35 f2.8@15mm, f11@1/150th sec, ISO 160, Polarizer
Taken
2021-03-10
Location
Riverside, CA
Keywords
box springs mountain, trail, riverside, rocks, clouds, storm, spring, california
Title
Stone Vision
Description
A wide angle shot of some of the thousands of rock formations at Box Springs Mountain in Riverside, CA
Details
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 15-35 f2.8@15mm, f11@1/5th sec, ISO 160, Polarizer
Taken
2021-03-10
Location
Riverside, CA
Keywords
box springs mountain, canyon, riverside, rocks, clouds, storm, spring, californa
Title
Riverside Sunset
Description
A sunset view of the California town of Riverside from Box Springs Mountain.
Details
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 15-35 f2.8@35mm, f8@1/10th sec, ISO 320, Polarizer
Taken
2021-03-08
Location
Riverside, CA
Keywords
box springs mountain, sunset, riverside, rocks, clouds, color, orange, californa
Title
Layers of Vasquez Rocks
Description
A wide view of Vasquez Rocks in Agua Dulce, CA.
Details
Sony A7R3, Sony 16-35@21mm, f11@1/15th sec, ISO 80, Polarizer
Taken
2021-01-22
Location
Agua Dulce, CA
Keywords
vasquez rocks, vasquez, rocks, clouds, storm, drama, palmdale, agua dulce, california, desert, landscape
Title
Ascent to Hell
Description
Some dramatic storm clouds behind the peak of Vasquez Rocks.
Details
Sony A7R3, Sony 16-35@20mm, f11@1/8th sec, ISO 80, Polarizer
Taken
2021-01-22
Location
Agua Dulce, CA
Keywords
vasquez rocks, vasquez, rocks, clouds, storm, drama, palmdale, agua dulce, california, desert, landscape
Title
Savage Peak
Description
A dramatic view of a section of Vasquez Rocks.
Details
Sony A7R3, Sony 16-35@16mm, f8@1/20th sec, ISO 320, Polarizer
Taken
2021-01-22
Location
Agua Dulce, CA
Keywords
vasquez rocks, vasquez, rocks, clouds, storm, drama, palmdale, agua dulce, california, desert, landscape
Title
Savage Peak BW
Description
A B&W conversion of a dramatic view from a section of Vasquez Rocks.
Details
Sony A7R3, Sony 16-35@16mm, f8@1/20th sec, ISO 320, Polarizer
Taken
2021-01-22
Location
Agua Dulce, CA
Keywords
vasquez rocks, vasquez, rocks, clouds, storm, drama, palmdale, agua dulce, california, desert, b&w, black and white, landscape
Title
Sandstone and Storm
Description
One of the many angles of Vasquez Rocks.
Details
Sony A7R3, Sony 16-35@16mm, f11@1/6th sec, ISO 320, Polarizer
Taken
2021-01-22
Location
Agua Dulce, CA
Keywords
vasquez rocks, vasquez, rocks, clouds, storm, drama, palmdale, agua dulce, california, desert, landscape
Title
Tenaya Twilight
Description
A Twilight shot of Tenaya Lake before sunrise.
Details
Sony A7R3, Sony 16-35@16mm, f11@1.6 sec, ISO 100, Polarizer
Taken
2020-10-19
Location
Tioga Pass, CA
Keywords
tenaya, tenaya lake, rocks, stones, yosemite, lake, mountains, twilight, sunrise, granite, trees, reflection, eastern sierras, blue, monochrome, california landscape
Title
The Still and the Stones
Description
The granite rocks lie still in the calm Tenaya Lake water.
Details
Sony A7R3, Sony 16-35@35mm, f11@1.6 sec, ISO 100, Polarizer
Taken
2020-10-19
Location
Tioga Pass, CA
Keywords
tenaya, tenaya lake, rocks, stones, yosemite, lake, mountains, twilight, granite, trees, reflection, eastern sierras, california, landscape
Title
Sunrise Stones
Description
A wide-angle rock close up from Tenaya Lake.
Details
Sony A7R3, Sony 16-35@16mm, f11@1.6 sec, ISO 100, Polarizer
Taken
2020-10-19
Location
Tioga Pass, CA
Keywords
tenaya, tenaya lake, rocks, yosemite, lake, mountains, twilight, sunrise, granite, trees, reflection, eastern sierras, blue, california, landscape
Title
Sunrise Shadows
Description
The low-angle sunlight created some long shadows at Tenaya Lake.
Details
Sony A7R3, Sony 16-35@16mm, f11@1/60th sec, ISO 80, Polarizer
Taken
2020-10-19
Location
Tioga Pass, CA
Keywords
tenaya, tenaya lake, rocks, shadows, yosemite, lake, mountains, sunrise, granite, trees, reflection, eastern sierras, california, landscape
Title
Blue Hour Sunrise
Description
The blue hour right before sunrise at Tenaya Lake in Yosemite NP, CA.
Details
Sony A7R3, Sony 16-35@16mm, f11@1.6 sec, ISO 100, Polarizer
Taken
2020-10-19
Location
Tioga Pass, CA
Keywords
tenaya, tenaya lake, rocks, yosemite, lake, mountains, twilight, sunrise, granite, trees, reflection, eastern sierras, blue, california, landscape
Title
Tacoma Sunset II
Description
A telephoto shot of my Tacoma with the Trona Pinnacles standing in the background.
Details
Sony A7R3, Canon 24-105 f4@75mm, f11@1/30th sec, ISO 100,, ISO 50, B+W XS-Pro Kaesemann HTC Polarizer
Taken
2020-06-24
Location
Trona, CA
Keywords
pinnacles, trona, trona pinnacles, truck. toyota, tacoma, rocks, desert, ridgecrest, sunset, dusk, clouds, telephoto, yellow, brown, california, landscape
Title
Desert Stars
Description
Trona Pinnacles lit by a crescent moon and the light pollution of a distant city.
Details
Sony A7R3, Rokinon 24mm f1.4@24mm, f1.4@15 sec, ISO 1250
Taken
2020-06-24
Location
Trona, CA
Keywords
trona, trona pinnacles, desert, rocks, tufa, night, stars, milkyway, milky way, starscape, jupiter, saturn, pluto, california, landscape
Title
Trona Starscape
Description
A Milky Way panorama from Trona Pinnacles. The bright red star is Antares.
Details
Sony A7R3, Rokinon 24mm f1.4@24mm, f1.4@15 sec, ISO 1250
Taken
2020-06-24
Location
Trona, CA
Keywords
trona, trona pinnacles, desert, rocks, tufa, night, stars, milkyway, milky way, starscape, antares, scorpius, california, landscape
Title
Bean Hollow Rockforms III
Description
A familiar spot for me at Bean Hollow State Beach.
Details
Sony A7R3, Sony 16-35 @26mm, f13@1/15th sec, ISO 250, Polarizer
Taken
2019-12-25
Location
Pescadero, CA
Keywords
coast, beach, rocks, bean hollow, surf, clouds, pescadero, california, seascape
Title
Southern Delight I
Description
A nice sunset skyline shot of San Diego from Centennial Park on Coronado Island, CA.
Details
Sony A7R3, Sony 16-35 @16mm, f11@2 sec, ISO 100, Polarizer
Taken
2019-11-18
Location
San Diego, California, United States
Keywords
san diego, city, cityscape, sunset, clouds, rocks, beach, coronado island, centennial park, pink, california
Title
Southern Delight III
Description
The low tide allowed me to use these rocks as foregrounds in this shot of San Diego from Centennial Park on Coronado Island, CA.
Details
Sony A7R3, Sony 16-35 @16mm, f11@2 sec, ISO 200, Polarizer
Taken
2019-11-18
Location
San Diego, California, United States
Keywords
san diego, city, cityscape, sunset, clouds, rocks, beach, coronado island, centennial park, california
Title
Southern Delight II
Description
A vertical sunset skyline shot of San Diego from Centennial Park on Coronado Island, CA.
Details
Sony A7R3, Sony 16-35 @16mm, f11@2 sec, ISO 100, Polarizer
Taken
2019-11-18
Location
San Diego, California, United States
Keywords
san diego, city, cityscape, sunset, clouds, rocks, beach, coronado island, centenial park, pink, california
Title
Haystack II
Description
A closer view of Cannon Beach's Haystack Rock.
Details
Sony A7R3, Sony 16-35 @16mm, f11@1/10th sec, ISO 200, Polarizer
Taken
2019-10-15
Location
Cannon Beach, OR
Keywords
beach, cannon beach, haystack, haystack rock, rocks, moss, coast, sunset, clouds, oregon, brown, seascape
Title
Haystack IV
Description
Another view of Cannon Beach's famous Haystack Rock.
Details
Sony A7R3, Sony 16-35 @16mm, f11@1/13th sec, ISO 200, Polarizer
Taken
2019-10-15
Location
Cannon Beach, OR
Keywords
beach, cannon beach, haystack, haystack rock, rocks, moss, coast, sunset, clouds, oregon, brown, seascape
Title
September Sea
Description
A long exposure shot from Windansea Beach in La Jolla, CA
Details
Sony A7R3, Sony 16-35 f2.8GM@21mm, f11@88 sec, ISO 100, Polarizer, Breakthrough 6-stop ND
Taken
2019-09-01
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, windandsea, beach, rocks, san diego, moss, coast, clouds, long exposure, california, seascape
Title
Liquefied II
Description
One of the many interesting rock formations at La Jolla's Hospital Beach.
Details
Sony A7R3, Sony 16-35 f2.8GM@16mm, f13@1/15th sec, ISO 100, Polarizer
Taken
2019-09-01
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, beach, rocks, seascape, draper villas, hospital beach, tide pool, clouds, san diego, california
Title
Shooting Blue Hour
Description
A twilight shot of some of the patterns on Hospital Beach and another photographer who also finds this place interesting.
Details
Sony A7R3, Sony 16-35 f2.8GM@16mm, f11@1 sec, ISO 250, Polarizer
Taken
2019-09-01
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, beach, rocks, seascape, draper villas, hospital beach, tide pools, twilight, clouds, san diego, california
Title
Sun-less-sea
Description
Some more interesting rock formations at La Jolla's Hospital Beach.
Details
Sony A7R3, Sony 16-35 f2.8GM@22mm, f11@2.5 sec, ISO 250, Polarizer
Taken
2019-09-01
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, beach, rocks, seascape, draper villas, hospital beach, twilight, clouds, san diego, california
Title
Silent Sea
Description
A moody twilight shot from La Jolla's Hospital Beach.
Details
Sony A7R3, Sony 16-35 f2.8GM@16mm, f11@21 sec, ISO 400, Polarizer
Taken
2019-09-01
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, surf, ocean, rocks, sunset, coast, twilight, mood, dark, california, seascape
Title
Pinnacles Portrait
Description
A nice composition of the main section of Trona Pinnacles, CA.
Details
Sony A7R3, Canon 24-105 f4@92mm, f11@1 sec, ISO 100, Polarizer, Singh-Ray 3-stop hard grad
Taken
2019-06-26
Location
Trona, CA
Keywords
pinnacles, trona, trona pinnacles, rocks, desert, ridgecrest, sunset, dusk, clouds, telephoto, california, landscape
Title
Jupiter Rising
Description
A five-shot panorama from Trona Pinnacles, CA.
Details
Sony A7R3, Rokinon 24mm f1.4@24mm, f1.4@22 sec, ISO 800
Taken
2019-06-26
Location
Trona, CA
Keywords
trona, trona pinnacles, desert, rocks, tufa, night, stars, milkyway, milky way, starscape, jupiter, saturn, pluto, california, magenta, landscape
Title
Violet Valley
Description
Some of the wildflowers dotting the hills of the Carrizo Plain, CA.
Details
Sony A7R3, Canon 24-105 f4@75mm, f11@1/60th sec, ISO 100, Polarizer, Singh-Ray 3-stop hard grad
Taken
2019-04-09
Location
Carrizo Plain, CA
Keywords
flowers, wildflowers, carrizo plain, field, superbloom, hills, rocks, carrizo plain national monument, california, landscape
Title
Spring Goodness
Description
Just some lush and chewey grass and rocks shot in Neuvo, CA.
Details
Sony A7R3, Sony 16-35 f2.8GM@16mm, f11@0.6 sec, ISO 100, Polarizer, Singh-Ray 3-stop hard grad
Taken
2019-02-22
Location
Nuevo, CA
Keywords
grass, rocks, spring, clouds, neuvo, california, landscape
Title
Garrapata Postcard III
Description
An afternoon shot from Garrapata State Park near Carmel, CA.
Details
Sony A7R3, Sony 16-35 f2.8@18mm, f8@1.6 sec sec, ISO 50, Polarizer, Singh-Ray 3-stop hard grad
Taken
2018-12-25
Location
N/A
Keywords
garrapata, garrapata state park, big sur, carmel, california, coast, ocean, rocks, surf, clouds
Title
Indian Rock Trail
Description
Some interesting moss-covered rocks and trees along the Indian Rock trail in Sanborn-Skyline County Park in the Santa Cruz mountains. This was the first time I had seen this mossy trail so I had a blast shooting in the rain up there.
Details
Sony A7R3, Sony 16-35 f2.8@17mm, f11@1/2 sec, ISO 400, Polarizer
Taken
2018-12-24
Location
Santa Cruz, CA
Keywords
forest, trees, fog, trail, sanborn county park, indian rock trail, skyline, highway 9, santa cruz, california, landscape
Title
Indian Rock Trail II
Description
Some interesting moss-covered rocks and trees along the Indian Rock trail in Sanborn-Skyline County Park in the Santa Cruz mountains.
Details
Sony A7R3, Sony 16-35 f2.8@18mm, f8@1/3rd sec, ISO 400, Polarizer
Taken
2018-12-24
Location
Santa Cruz, CA
Keywords
forest, trees, fog, trail, sanborn county park, indian rock trail, skyline, santa cruz, green, california, landscape
Title
Indian Rock Trail III
Description
Some more interesting moss-covered rocks and trees along the Indian Rock trail in Sanborn-Skyline County Park in the Santa Cruz mountains.
Details
Sony A7R3, Sony 16-35 f2.8@25mm, f13@1 sec, ISO 400, Polarizer
Taken
2018-12-24
Location
Santa Cruz, CA
Keywords
forest, trees, fog, trail, sanborn county park, indian rock trail, skyline, santa cruz, green, california, landscape
Title
Indian Rock Trail IV
Description
Some more interesting moss-covered rocks and trees along the Indian Rock trail in Sanborn-Skyline County Park in the Santa Cruz mountains.
Details
Sony A7R3, Sony 16-35 f2.8@25mm, f13@1 sec, ISO 400, Polarizer
Taken
2018-12-24
Location
Santa Cruz, CA
Keywords
forest, trees, fog, trail, sanborn county park, indian rock trail, skyline, santa cruz, green, california, landscape
Title
Meadow River I
Description
I used some of these rocks that line the edge of the Tuolumne River as a foreground for Lembert Dome.
Details
Sony A7R3, Sony 16-35 f2.8@16mm, f11@1.3 sec. Polarizer, Singh-Ray 3-stop hard grad.
Taken
2018-10-10
Location
Tuolumne Meadows, CA
Keywords
tuolumne meadows, tuolumne river, fall, autumn, lembert dome, clouds, reflection, yosemite, brown, california, landscape
Title
River Rocks
Description
A rocky lead-in of Lembert Dome reflecting in the Tuolumne River.
Details
Sony A7R3, Sony 16-35 f2.8@16mm, f11@1.6 sec sec, ISO 100, Polarizer, Singh-Ray 3-stop hard grad
Taken
2018-10-10
Location
Tuolumne, California, United States
Keywords
tuolumne meadows, tuolumne river, fall, autumn, lembert dome, clouds, reflection, yosemite, california, landscape
Title
Trona Pano - Mars, Jupiter, Perseid
Description
A four-shot pano from Trona Pinnacles. I managed to get Mars, Jupiter and several Perseid meteors in this series of shots.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Rokinon 24mm f1.4@24mm, f1.4@23 sec, ISO 1600
Taken
2018-08-06
Location
Trona, CA
Keywords
trona, trona pinnacles, night, stars, milky way, rocks, rock formations, mars, jupiter, perseid, meteors, shooting stars, california, landscape
Title
Tronascape
Description
I found a new comp at Trona Pinnacles that seems to work fairly well. The rocks are lit be my truck's running lights off to the right.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Rokinon 24mm f1.4@24mm, f1.4@17 sec, ISO 1600
Taken
2018-08-06
Location
Trona, CA
Keywords
trona, trona pinnacles, night, stars, milky way, rocks, rock formations, mars, california, desert, landscape
Title
Tronaforma
Description
A nice Trona Pinnacles Milky Way shot. The green light pollution was actually yellow which I colored green to give it the sci-fi look.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Rokinon 24mm f1.4@24mm, f1.4@9 sec, ISO 1600
Taken
2018-08-06
Location
Trona, CA
Keywords
trona, trona pinnacles, night, stars, milky way, rocks, rock formations, california, desert, landscape
Title
Kiwanda Glow
Description
A sunset shot from Oregon's Cape Kiwanda.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f13@1 sec, ISO 320, B+W XS-Pro Kaesemann HTC Polarizer, Singh-Ray 3-stop Hard grad
Taken
2018-06-19
Location
Cape Kiwanda, OR
Keywords
cape kiwanda, ocean, coast, rocks, sunset, clouds, people, oregon, pink, seascape
Title
Kiwanda Delight
Description
A sunset shot from Oregon's Cape Kiwanda.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@19mm, f14@1 sec, ISO 400, B+W XS-Pro Kaesemann HTC Polarizer, Singh-Ray 3-stop Hard grad
Taken
2018-06-19
Location
Cape Kiwanda, OR
Keywords
cape kiwanda, ocean, coast, rocks, sunset, clouds, oregon, brown, pink, seascape
Title
Kiwanda Twilight
Description
A twilight shot from Oregon's Cape Kiwanda.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f8@1.5 sec, ISO 400, B+W XS-Pro Kaesemann HTC Polarizer
Taken
2018-06-19
Location
Cape Kiwanda, OR
Keywords
cape kiwanda, ocean, coast, rocks, twilight, clouds, dusk, oregon, blue, monochrome, seascape
Title
Wildflowers - Valley of Fire NP
Description
Some of the spring wildflowers at Valley of Fire State Park, NV. Shot last week.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f11@1/40th sec, ISO 200, B+W XS-Pro Kaesemann HTC Polarizer
Taken
2018-04-17
Location
Overton, NV
Keywords
desert, wildflowers, flowers, valley of fire, nevada, rocks, spring, orange, landscape
Title
Sandstone Song
Description
Some of the cool geology at Valley of Fire State Park, NV. Four shot focus stack.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f8@1/30th sec, ISO 200, B+W XS-Pro Kaesemann HTC Polarizer
Taken
2018-04-17
Location
Overton, NV
Keywords
desert, sandstone, rocks, folds, geology, valley of fire, nevada, spring, orange, landscape
Title
Cloud Watcher
Description
A late afternoon long exposure shot at Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park in Agua Dulce, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@26mm, f14@59 sec, ISO 50, B+W XS-Pro Kaesemann HTC Polarizer, Breakthrough X4 ND 3.0 Filter (10 Stop), Singh-Ray 3-stop ND hard grad.
Taken
2018-03-17
Location
Agua Dulce, CA
Keywords
vasquez rocks, vasquez, rocks, palmdale, agua dulce, long exposure, clouds, california, landscape
Title
Ascending Through Time
Description
A long exposure (2.7 minutes) shot from Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park in Agua Dulce, CA. I like the mood of this shot.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@19mm, f11@164 sec, ISO 320, B+W XS-Pro Kaesemann HTC Polarizer, Breakthrough X4 ND 3.0 Filter (10 Stop).
Taken
2018-03-17
Location
Agua Dulce, CA
Keywords
vasquez rocks, vasquez, rocks, palmdale, agua dulce, long exposure, clouds, california, brown, landscape
Title
Glory Rock
Description
A dramatic shot from from Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park in Agua Dulce, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f13@1/2 sec, ISO 200, B+W XS-Pro Kaesemann HTC Polarizer.
Taken
2018-03-17
Location
Agua Dulce, CA
Keywords
vasquez rocks, vasquez, rocks, clouds, drama, palmdale, agua dulce, california, brown, landscape
Title
Vasquez Stormclouds
Description
Some dramatic storm clouds near Vasquez Rocks in Agua Dulce, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@19mm, f13@1/2 sec, ISO 200, B+W XS-Pro Kaesemann HTC Polarizer
Taken
2018-03-17
Location
Agua Dulce, CA
Keywords
vasquez rocks, vasquez, rocks, clouds, drama, palmdale, agua dulce, california, landscape
Title
Carved by the Ages
Description
Some of the interesting rock formations at Vasquez Rocks in Agua Dulce, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f11@67 sec, ISO 200, B+W XS-Pro Kaesemann HTC Polarizer, Breakthrough X4 ND 3.0 Filter (10 Stop).
Taken
2018-03-17
Location
Agua Dulce, CA
Keywords
vasquez rocks, vasquez, rocks, palmdale, agua dulce, long exposure, clouds, brown, california, landscape
Title
Garrapata Glow
Description
A night shot from Garrapata State Park which is just south of Carmel, CA. The moon provided plenty of light for this seascape.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Rokinon 24mm f1.4@24mm, f1.4@37 sec, ISO 800
Taken
2017-12-26
Location
Carmel, CA
Keywords
coast, garrapata, garrapata state park, moonlight, rocks, stars, clouds, gree, cyan, california, seascape
Title
Sea Stack Sunset
Description
A sunset shot of the famous sea stacks at Garrapata State Park near Carmel, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f10@1/3rd sec, ISO 50, B+W XS-Pro Kaesemann HTC Polarizer
Taken
2017-12-26
Location
Carmel, CA
Keywords
garrapata, garrapata state park, big sur, carmel, california, coast, ocean, rocks, sea stacks, surf
Title
Honeycombs
Description
Some interesting rock forms at Bean Hollow State Beach in Pescadero, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@34mm, f13@1/13th sec, ISO 50, B+W XS-Pro Kaesemann HTC Polarizer
Taken
2017-12-25
Location
Pescadero, CA
Keywords
rocks, rock formation, beach, bean hollow, bean hollow state beach, interesting, abstract, overcast, white, california, coast
Title
Pigeon Point Scenic
Description
A scenic shot of the Pigeon Pt. Lighthouse in Pescadero, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 70-200 f4@200mm, f8@1/250th sec, ISO 200, B+W XS-Pro Kaesemann HTC Polarizer
Taken
2017-12-25
Location
Pescadero, CA
Keywords
lighthouse, pigeon point, pigeon pt, scenic, rocks, birds, clouds, pescadero, brown, california
Title
Bean Hollow Rock Forms
Description
Some of the nice rock formations at the northern section of Bean Hollow State Beach in Pescadero, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f11@1/20th sec, ISO 400, B+W XS-Pro Kaesemann HTC Polarizer, Daryl Benson Reverse Grad (3-stop).
Taken
2017-12-25
Location
Pescadero, CA
Keywords
coast, beach, rocks, bean hollow, surf, clouds, pescadero, california, seascape
Title
Bean Hollow Rockforms II
Description
There are so many interesting rock formations at Bean Hollow State Beach. Here's a spot I kept coming back to.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f11@1/3rd sec, ISO 640, B+W XS-Pro Kaesemann HTC Polarizer, Daryl Benson Reverse Grad (3-stop).
Taken
2017-12-25
Location
Pescadero, CA
Keywords
coast, beach, rocks, bean hollow, surf, clouds, pescadero, blue, california, seascape
Title
Storm Shine
Description
A recent seascape from La Jolla's Windansea beach. I did not use a grad filter for this shot. Since it was a long exposure I covered the top part of the frame with my (black gloved) hand for about half the exposure time.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f14@43 sec, ISO 50, B+W XS-Pro Kaesemann HTC Polarizer MRC-Nano Filter, Breakthrough Photography X4 ND 3.0 Filter (10 Stop)
Taken
2017-05-06
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, windandsea, beach, rocks, san diego, long exposure, coast, storm, california, seascape
Title
Sword and Shadows
Description
I'm addicted to long exposures so here's another one from La Jolla's Hospital beach.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f11@27 sec, ISO 50, B+W XS-Pro Kaesemann HTC Polarizer MRC-Nano Filter, Breakthrough Photography X4 ND 3.0 Filter (10 Stop)
Taken
2017-05-06
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, hospital beach, beach, rocks, san diego, clouds, long exposure, coast, storm, california, seascape
Title
Mossy Rocks
Description
Some nice moss-covered rocked at La Jollas Windansea beach.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@23mm, f14@1/15th sec, ISO 50, B+W XS-Pro Kaesemann HTC Polarizer MRC-Nano Filter
Taken
2017-05-06
Location
Ja Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, windandsea, beach, rocks, san diego, moss, coast, storm, california, seascape
Title
Red Rock Starscape
Description
A night shot at Red Rock Canyon State Park, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Samyang 14mm f2.8@14mm, f2.8@30 sec, ISO 1250
Taken
2017-02-18
Location
Red Rock Canyon, CA
Keywords
red rock canyon, rocks, stars, night, state park, cliffs, buttes, rock formations, eastern sierreas, california, landscape
Title
Red Rock Starlight
Description
A night shot from Red Rock Canyon State Park, CA. The canyon wall was partially lit by an HDV-Z96 LED light off to the left.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Samyang 14mm f2.8@14mm, f2.8@26 sec, ISO 1600
Taken
2017-02-18
Location
Red Rock Canyon, CA
Keywords
red rock canyon, rocks, stars, night, state park, cliffs, buttes, rock formations, eastern sierreas, california, landscape
Title
Red Rock Temple
Description
A shot from Red Rock Canyon State Park, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 24-105 f4@58mm, f8@1/8th sec, ISO 100, Polarizer
Taken
2017-02-18
Location
Red Rock Canyon, CA
Keywords
red rock canyon, rocks, state park, rock formations, clouds, storm, composite, eastern sierras, brown, gray, california, landscape
Title
Red Rock Mirage II
Description
A shot from Red Rock Canyon State Park, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@40mm, f14@1/5th sec, ISO 100, Polarizer
Taken
2017-02-18
Location
N/A
Keywords
red rock canyon, rocks, state park, rock formations, clouds, storm, composite, eastern sierras, brown, california, landscape
Title
Red Rock Mirage I
Description
A dramatic shot from Red Rock Canyon State Park, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f14@1/8th sec, ISO 100, Polarizer
Taken
2017-02-18
Location
Red Rock Canyon, CA
Keywords
red rock canyon, rocks, state park, rock formations, clouds, storm, composite, eastern sierras, brown, california, landscape
Title
Night Sea
Description
A long exposure night shot from Garrapata State Park near Carmel, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Rokinon 24mm f1.4@24mm, f1.4@29 sec, ISO 1250
Taken
2016-12-24
Location
Carmel, CA
Keywords
garrapata, garrapata state park, big sur, carmel, night, stars, california, coast, ocean, rocks, surf, long exposure
Title
Tuolumne Fall
Description
An autumn shot of the Tuolumne River and Lembert Dome in Yosemite's Tuolumne Meadows, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f22@1/15th sec, ISO 800, Polarizer
Taken
2016-10-03
Location
Tuolumne Meadows, CA
Keywords
tuolumne, tuolumne meadows, tuolumne river, autumn, fall, yosemite, lembert dome, rocks, clouds, brown, california, landscape
Title
Tuolumne Twilight
Description
A Twilight shot from the Tuolumne River in Yosemite's Tuolumne Meadows.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f22@6 sec, ISO 50, Polarizer
Taken
2016-10-03
Location
Tuolumne Meadows, CA
Keywords
tuolumne, tuolumne meadows, tuolumne river, autumn, fall, twilight, yosemite, lembert dome, rocks, clouds, california, landscape
Title
Tuolumne Fall II
Description
Another autumn shot from the Tuolumne River.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f14@1/4 sec, ISO 800, Polarizer
Taken
2016-10-03
Location
N/A
Keywords
tuolumne, tuolumne meadows, tuolumne river, autumn, fall, yosemite, sunset, reflection, rocks, clouds, brown, california, landscape
Title
Granite Monolith
Description
Lembert Dome stands tall in this super-wide angle shot from Tuolumne Meadows in upper Yosemite NP, CA.
Details
Canon 5D MkIII, Canon 11-24 f/4L @11mm, f11@1/15th sec, ISO 50
Taken
2016-06-07
Location
Tuolumne Meadows, CA
Keywords
clouds, rocks, lembert dome, yosemite, tuolumne meadows, california, landscape
Title
Trona Twilight
Description
One of my favorite Pinnacle rocks stands under the light of Sirius. Shot near Astronomical Twilight.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Rokinon 24mm f1.4@24mm, f1.4@21 sec, ISO 800
Taken
2016-03-10
Location
Trona, CA
Keywords
trona, trona pinnacles, pinnacles, desert, tufa, spires, twilight, stars, ridgescrest, magenta, purple, california, landscape
Title
Montana de Oro Tide Pool
Description
A sunset tide pool at Montana de Oro State Park.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f14@1 sec, ISO 50, Daryl Benson Reverse Grad
Taken
2015-12-25
Location
N/A
Keywords
montana de oro, sunset, rocks, tide pool, reflection, california, seascape
Title
Moonstone Beach
Description
A section of coast near the San Simeon State Park.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f13@1/20th sec, ISO 400, Polarizer, Singh-Ray 3-stop Hard
Taken
2015-12-22
Location
San Simeon, CA
Keywords
san simeon, moonstone beach, cambria, beach, coast, rocks, ocean, sunset, seascape, california
Title
Moonstone Boardwalk
Description
A nice boardwalk along the Moonstone Beach coast near the San Simeon State Park.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f13@1/15th sec, ISO 400, Polarizer, Singh-Ray 3-stop Hard
Taken
2015-12-22
Location
San Simeon, CA
Keywords
san simeon, moonstone beach, boardwalk, cambria, beach, coast, rocks, ocean, sunset, seascape, california
Title
Trona
Description
This simple scene was shot at the Trona Pinnacles near Ridgecrest, CA. The rocks were lit by an HDV-Z96 LED light about 50 feet to the right.
Details
Canon 5D Mark III, Rokinon 24mm f/1.4, f1.4@26 sec, ISO 1250
Taken
2015-09-11
Location
Trona, CA
Keywords
trona, pinnacles, trona pinnacles, rocks, desert, ridgecrest, night, stars, milky way, milkyway, brown, purple, california, landscape
Title
Pinnacles View
Description
I shot from Trona Pinnacles lit by a car off in the distance.
Details
Canon 5D Mark III, Samyang 14mm f/2.8, f2.8@13sec, ISO 3200
Taken
2015-09-11
Location
Trona, CA
Keywords
pinnacles, trona, trona pinnacles, rocks, desert, ridgecrest, night, stars, california, landscape
Title
Trona Glow
Description
A silhouette of the Trona Pinnacles.
Details
Canon 5D Mark III, Rokinon 24mm f/1.4, f1.4@42 sec, ISO 1250
Taken
2015-09-11
Location
Trona, CA
Keywords
pinnacles, trona, trona pinnacles, rocks, desert, ridgecrest, night, stars, big dipper, silhouette, yellow, gold, orange, california, landscape
Title
The Beacon
Description
This is a shot of the LED light I used to light this shot. I was packing up my gear when I saw this scene and it reminded me of a planetary exploration scene.
Details
Canon 5D Mark III, Rokinon 24mm f/1.4, f1.4@29 sec, ISO 1250
Taken
2015-09-11
Location
Trona, CA
Keywords
trona, pinnacles, trona pinnacles, rocks, desert, ridgecrest, night, stars, milky way, milkyway, HDV-Z96, LED, california, landscape
Title
Tower of Trona
Description
One of the last shots taken on my first visit to Trona Pinnacles.
Details
Canon 5D Mark III, Rokinon 24mm f/1.4, f1.4@34 sec, ISO 1250
Taken
2015-09-11
Location
Trona, CA
Keywords
trona, pinnacles, trona pinnacles, rocks, desert, ridgecrest, night, stars, milky way, milkyway, sky walk, california, landscape
Title
Lembert Dome Cloudscape
Description
Some nice cloud formations at Lembert Dome in Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite NP, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f22@1/13th sec, ISO 400, Polarizer
Taken
2015-07-01
Location
Tuolumne Meadows, CA
Keywords
clouds, rocks, lembert dome, yosemite, tuolumne meadows, white, gray, california, landscape
Title
Tuolumne Summer
Description
A shot of the Tuolumne River in Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite National Park, CA. That's Lembert Dome in the background.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f11@1/6th sec, ISO 100, Polarizer, Singh-Ray 3-stop Hard
Taken
2015-06-30
Location
Tuolumne Meadows, CA
Keywords
tuolumne, tuolumne meadows, tuolumne river, river, yosemite, lembert dome, rocks, clouds, summer, californa
Title
Road to the Hills
Description
A dirt road running through Lone Pine's Alabama Hills.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@33mm, f18@1/13th sec, ISO 200, Polarizer
Taken
2015-04-02
Location
Lone Pine, CA
Keywords
lone pine, alabama hills, rocks, dirt road, road, mountains, eastern sierras, calfornia
Title
Features, Forms and Furrows I
Description
Some of the many interesting rock formations at Bean Hollow State Beach.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@19mm, f14@1/2 sec, ISO 50
Taken
2014-12-24
Location
Pescadero, CA
Keywords
coast, beach, rocks, bean hollow, surf, clouds, pescadero, california, seascape
Title
Features, Forms and Furrows II
Description
Some of the many interesting rock formations at Bean Hollow State Beach.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@19mm, f14@1/2 sec, ISO 50
Taken
2014-12-24
Location
Pescadero, CA
Keywords
coast, beach, rocks, bean hollow, surf, clouds, pescadero, california, seascape
Title
Elegant Attrition
Description
One of many shots taken during my first visit to Lower Antelope Canyon in Page, AZ.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@40mm, f18@1 sec, ISO 400
Taken
2014-11-05
Location
Page, AZ
Keywords
canyon, antelope canyon, lower antelope canyon, page, arizona, rocks, contours, shapes, light, shadows, desert, orange, erosion
Title
Emergence
Description
One of my favorite shots from my first visit to Lower Antelope Canyon in Page, AZ.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@32mm, f16@1/25 sec, ISO 400
Taken
2014-11-05
Location
Page, AZ
Keywords
canyon, antelope canyon, lower antelope canyon, page, arizona, desert, rocks, contours, shapes, orange, shadows, light, composite, landscape
Title
Clostrophobic
Description
It's a tight squeeze in several sections of Lower Antelope Canyon, AZ.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f16@1.3 sec, ISO 400
Taken
2014-11-05
Location
Page, AZ
Keywords
canyon, antelope canyon, lower antelope canyon, page, arizona, rocks, contours, shapes, light, shadows, desert, orange, erosion
Title
Carved by Water
Description
An interesting section of Lower Antelope Canyon, AZ.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 24-105 f4@65mm, f16@1 sec, ISO 400
Taken
2014-11-05
Location
Page, AZ
Keywords
canyon, antelope canyon, lower antelope canyon, page, arizona, rocks, contours, shapes, light, shadows, desert, orange, erosion
Title
Inspiration Point
Description
One of my favorite spots at La Jolla's Draper Villas Beach.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f13@1 sec, ISO 160, 3-stop Singh-Ray Daryl Benson Reverse Grad
Taken
2014-07-19
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, beach, rocks, draper villas, hospital beach, surf, clouds, waves, surge, san diego, california, seascape
Title
Liquefied
Description
One of the many interesting rock formations at La Jolla's Hospital Beach.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f13@1/6th sec, ISO 160, 3-stop Singh-Ray Daryl Benson Reverse Grad
Taken
2014-07-19
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, beach, rocks, seascape, draper villas, hospital beach, tide pool, clouds, surfers, san diego, california
Title
Eye of the Serpent
Description
One of the many interesting rock formations near Draper Villas Beach in La Jolla, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@20mm, f14@2 sec, ISO 160, 3-stop Singh-Ray Daryl Benson Reverse Grad
Taken
2014-07-19
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, beach, rocks, seascape, draper villas, hospital beach, pot hole, tide pool, clouds, san diego, california
Title
Sunset Surfer
Description
A lone surfer looks out over the ocean at La Jolla's Hospital Beach.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f18@1/2 sec, ISO 160, Polarizer, 3-stop Singh-Ray Daryl Benson Reverse Grad
Taken
2014-07-19
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, beach, rocks, draper villas, hospital beach, surf, surfer, clouds, waves, surge, sunset, san diego, california, seascape
Title
Lembert Dome Timescape
Description
A long exposure shot of Lembert Dome in Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite National Park, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@20mm, f13@63 sec, ISO 50, Hoya NDX400
Taken
2014-06-10
Location
Tuolumne Meadows, CA
Keywords
lembert dome, rocks, clouds, long exposure, tuolumne meadows, yosemite, eastern sierras, california, landscape
Title
Wildflower Canyon
Description
An intimate landscape of a small cove buried within the sandstone walls of Valley of Fire State Park, NV.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f13@1/30th sec, ISO 100, Polarizer
Taken
2014-04-08
Location
Valley of Fire, NV
Keywords
valley of fire, vof, desert, nevada, sandstone, rocks, wildflowers, spring, orange, landscape
Title
Limekiln Beach
Description
A sun star shot from Limekiln State Campground near Big Sur on the central California coast.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f11@1/40th sec, ISO 50, Polarizer
Taken
2013-12-26
Location
Limekiln State Park, CA
Keywords
beach, coast, rocks, limekiln, limekiln state park, sun, sunstar, silhoutte, ocean, big sur, california, seascape
Title
Spooner's Cove Arch
Description
A shot of Montana de Oro's Spooner's Cove Arch.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@33mm, f14@1/5th sec, ISO 50, Polarizer
Taken
2013-11-29
Location
Montana de Oro, CA
Keywords
montana de oro, arch, spooners cove, rocks, ocean, beach, coast, rock formation, moro bay, brown, california, seascape
Title
Montana De Oro Rockscape
Description
One the many cool rock formations at Montana De Oro State Park.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Samyang 14mm f/2.8, f11@1/13th sec, ISO 200, Singh-Ray 4-stop hard grad
Taken
2013-11-29
Location
Montana de Oro, CA
Keywords
montana de oro, san louis obispo, rocks, rock formation, sea, ocean, coast, california, seascape
Title
Sunset at MDO
Description
A scene from Montana De Oro State Park near San Louis Obispo, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f11@1/10th sec, ISO 200, Polarizer, Singh-Ray 3-stop Reverse Grad
Taken
2013-11-29
Location
Montana de Oro, CA
Keywords
montana de oro, san louis obispo, rocks, sea, ocean, coast, sunset, moss, california, seascape
Title
The Edge of the Blade
Description
A nice rock formation at Montana de Oro State Park, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f14@1/40th sec, ISO 100, Polarizer, Singh-Ray 3-stop hard grad
Taken
2013-11-28
Location
Montana de Oro, CA
Keywords
rocks, ocean, beach, coast, rock formation, montana de oro, wide angle, moro bay, california, seascape
Title
Pillar Rock, Morro Bay
Description
Pillar Rock stands at the base of Morro Rock in Morro Bay, CA. I always thought shooting this smaller sea stack helped show the scale of it's large neighbor. Pelicans and other sea birds call this place home and I can understand why.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 70-200 f4@144mm, f11@1/10th sec, ISO 50, Polarizer
Taken
2013-11-28
Location
Morro Bay, CA
Keywords
morro rock, morro bay, pillar rock, ocean, coast, beach, waves, rocks, surge, pelicans, california, seascape
Title
October Valley, Yosemite, NP
Description
Yosemite Valley and the Merced River shot on a clear October day.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f18@1/3rd sec, ISO 200
Taken
2013-10-18
Location
Yosemite Valley, CA
Keywords
yosemite, yosemite national park, merced, merced river, rocks, grass, el capitan, sunset, california
Title
Mirage
Description
A wide-angle shot of some sandstone monoliths at Joshua Tree NP, CA
Details
Canon 5D MkIII, Canon 17-40 f/4L @17mm, f16@1/30th sec, ISO 400
Taken
2013-08-24
Location
Joshua Tree, CA
Keywords
desert, rocks, joshua tree, hoodoo, mirage, scenic, clouds, shadows, california, landscape
Title
Sword of the Sea II
Description
One of my favorite spots at La Jolla's Draper Villas beach.
Details
Canon 5D MkII, Canon 17-40 f/4L @19mm, f22@1 sec, ISO 50. Hoya, NDX16
Taken
2013-07-05
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, san diego, draper villas, beach, rocks, clouds, storm, california, seascape, hoya, ndx16
Title
Vortex
Description
An ocean surge taken at La Jolla,s Windansea beach.
Details
Canon 5D MkII, Canon 17-40 f/4L @17mm, f16@1/4 sec, ISO 50, Hoya NDX16, Singh-Ray 4-stop NDG
Taken
2013-07-05
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, san diego, windansea, beach, rocks, clouds, surf, waves, vortex, whirlpool, surge, california, seascape, hoya, ndx16
Title
Summer Surge
Description
A shot from La Jolla's Windansea beach.
Details
Canon 5D MkII, Canon 17-40 f/4L @21mm, f11@1/8 sec, ISO 50, Hoya NDX16, Singh-Ray 4-stop NDG
Taken
2013-07-05
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, san diego, windansea, beach, rocks, clouds, surf, waves, surge, california, seascape, hoya, ndx16, singh ray
Title
Lembert Rockscape
Description
One of my favorite subjects is Lembert Dome in Tuolumne Meadows Yosemite, NP. I try and shoot this every time I'm up there.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 14mm f/2.8L @14mm, f13@1/50th sec, ISO 50
Taken
2013-06-10
Location
Tuolumne Meadows, CA
Keywords
lembert dome, rock, mountain, yosemite, tuolumne meadows, eastern sierras, tioga pass
Title
Rocks and Rain
Description
A rain cloud over the rocks at the Valley of Fire State Park, NV.
Details
Canon 5D MkII, Canon 70-200 f/4L IS@138mm, f13@1/50th sec, ISO 200
Taken
2013-04-04
Location
Valley of Fire, NV
Keywords
valley of fire, desert, rain, clouds, red, rocks
Title
Layers of the Ages I
Description
Taken at Valley of Fire State Park, NV. The clouds were great most of the day and made for a nice sunset. All I had to do was find something to use as a foreground.
Details
Canon 5D MkII, Canon 17-40 f/4L @17mm, f16@1/15th sec, ISO 200, Polarizer
Taken
2013-04-04
Location
Valley of Fire, NV
Keywords
valley of fire, vof, nevada, desert, sandstone, rocks, clouds, layers, orange, sunset, landscape
Title
Layers of the Ages II
Description
Taken at Valley of Fire State Park, NV.
Details
Canon 5D MkII, Canon 17-40 f/4L @17mm, f16@1/15th sec, ISO 200, Polarizer
Taken
2013-04-04
Location
Valley of Fire, NV
Keywords
valley of fire, vof, nevada, desert, sandstone, rocks, clouds, layers, orange, sunset, landscape
Title
Centennial Dusk
Description
A cityscape shot at San Diego's Centennial Park on Coronado Island.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f13@38 sec, ISO 160, NDX16
Taken
2013-02-16
Location
San Diego, CA
Keywords
san diego, coronado, coronado island, centennial park, san diego bay, city, cityscape, rocks, shore, beach, brown, seascape
Title
Coronado Rush
Description
Yet another shot from San Diego's Centennial Park on Coronado Island.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f13@7 sec, ISO 50, NDX400
Taken
2013-02-16
Location
San Diego, CA
Keywords
san diego, coronado, coronado island, centennial park, san diego bay, city, cityscape, rocks, shore, beach, seascape
Title
San Diego Twilight
Description
Shot from San Diego's Centennial Park on Coronado Island.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@23mm, f13@24 sec, ISO 320
Taken
2013-02-16
Location
San Diego, CA
Keywords
san diego, coronado, coronado island, centennial park, san diego bay, city, cityscape, night, night shot, rocks, shore, beach, brown, seascape
Title
Layers of Time
Description
Some of the layered sandstone rocks in Nevada's Valley of Fire State Park.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f13@3 sec, ISO 125
Taken
2012-11-19
Location
Valley of Fire, NV
Keywords
valley of fire, nevada, desert, sandstone, layers, ribbons, sunset, orange, clouds
Title
Cape Kiwanda Waterscape
Description
I shot this on my first visit to Cape Kiwanda, Oregon. One of the nicest seascape locations I've shot.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f11@1/5th sec, ISO 50, Polarizer
Taken
2012-10-16
Location
Cape Kiwanda, OR
Keywords
oregon, seascape, cape kiwanda, wave, surf, rocks, sea, ocean, coast, sunset, cascade
Title
Kiwanda Light
Description
A sliver of sunset light peeks through the clouds to highlight the rocks at Cape Kiwanda, OR.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 28-135 f/3.5@70mm, f14@1/20th sec, ISO 50, Polarizer
Taken
2012-10-16
Location
Cape Kiwanda, OR
Keywords
ocean, beach, coast, kiwanda, cape kiwanda, state park, pacific city, oregon, sescape, sunset, brown
Title
Autumn Creek
Description
I shot this little creek when conditions didn't cooperate at Trillium Lake near Portland, OR.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 14mm f2.8@14mm, f16@1.6 sec, ISO 400
Taken
2012-10-14
Location
Government Camp, OR
Keywords
oregon, stream, creek, government camp, autumn, leaf, rocks, moss, trillium, landscape, yellow
Title
Mormon Night
Description
I shot this last night at Mormon Rocks which is in the Cajon Pass area of San Bernardino, CA. The rock was illuminated by a passing train on another set of tracks about 100 yards away.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@19mm, f5@52 sec, ISO 1600
Taken
2012-07-20
Location
San Bernardino, CA
Keywords
mormon rocks, night, stars, railroad tracks, tracks, night shot, cajon pass
Title
Garrapata Postcard II
Description
Here's a daytime long exposure attempt from Garrapata State Park near Carmel, CA. I was hoping the clouds would be a little more active but it was more like a slow moving marine layer.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 28-135 f/3.5@44mm, f18@35 sec, ISO 50, Polarizer, NDX400
Taken
2012-06-12
Location
Carmel, CA
Keywords
garrapata, garrapata state park, big sur, carmel, california, coast, ocean, rocks, surf, long exposure, ndx400
Title
Garrapata Postcard III
Description
Another version of the daytime long exposure from Garrapata State Park, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 28-135 f/3.5@28mm, f18@37 sec, ISO 50, Polarizer, NDX400
Taken
2012-06-12
Location
Carmel, CA
Keywords
garrapata, garrapata state park, big sur, carmel, california, coast, ocean, rocks, surf, long exposure, ndx400
Title
Garrapata Sea Stacks
Description
I try and shoot these sea stacks every time I'm at Garrapata State Park near Carmel, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@40mm, f22@1/5th sec, ISO 400
Taken
2012-06-12
Location
Carmel, CA
Keywords
garrapata, garrapata state park, big sur, carmel, california, coast, ocean, rocks, sea stacks, surf
Title
Enchanted Sea
Description
This is a shot from La Jolla's Windansea beach.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@21mm, f20@1.3 sec, ISO 50, Polarizer
Taken
2012-05-26
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, windansea, ocean, sea, coast, rocks, sunset, seascape, san diego
Title
Blue Cove
Description
Shot at La Jolla's Windansea Beach.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@21mm, f22@4 sec, ISO 50, Polarizer
Taken
2012-05-26
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, windansea, ocean, sea, coast, rocks, moss, dusk, seascape, san diego, blue, green
Title
Mystery Coast
Description
Shot from Windansea beach in La Jolla, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@21mm, f22@2.5 sec, ISO 50, Polarizer
Taken
2012-05-26
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, windansea, ocean, sea, coast, rocks, moss, seascape, sunset, san diego
Title
Corona del Mar Rockscape I
Description
A reflection in the tide pools among those rocks at Corona del Mar, CA. I was fortunate to get some decent clouds which helped balance this shot.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@19mm, f18@1.3 sec, ISO 50
Taken
2011-11-11
Location
Corona del Mar, CA
Keywords
corona del mar, newport beach, crystal cove, reflection, tidepools, beach, coast, california, rocks, storm, clouds, ocean, brown, gold
Title
Corona del Mar Rockscape II
Description
Shot at Corona del Mar beach in Corona del Mar, CA. The sun came out for this shot.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@19mm, f18@2 sec, ISO 50
Taken
2011-11-11
Location
Corona del Mar, CA
Keywords
corona del mar, newport beach, crystal cove, reflection, tidepools, beach, coast, california, rocks, storm, clouds, ocean, brown, gold
Title
Reaching Out
Description
Shot from Corona del Mar beach on my first visit there. These linear rock formations made for great natural lead-ins.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@19mm, f14@15 sec, ISO 100
Taken
2011-11-11
Location
Corona del Mar, CA
Keywords
corona del mar, newport beach, crystal cove, beach, coast, california, rocks, storm, clouds, ocean. brown, magenta
Title
The Guardian
Description
This seagull stands guard over his domain at Corona del Mar beach. He was also kind enough to not move around too much during this one-second exposure. This was shot during low tide but there was enough surge to get some good wave action.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@19mm, f18@1.3 sec, ISO 50
Taken
2011-11-11
Location
Corona del Mar, CA
Keywords
corona del mar, newport beach, crystal cove, gull, seagull, dusk, beach, coast, california, rocks, storm, clouds, ocean
Title
Alabama Rocks
Description
Shot at the Alabama Hills in Lone Pine, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 28-135 f/3.5@100mm, f13@20 sec, ISO 100
Taken
2011-10-13
Location
Lone Pine,. CA
Keywords
alabama hills, eastern sierras, rocks, boulders, rock formations, lone pine, morning, dawn, brown
Title
Lone Pine Peak
Description
I shot this in the Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, CA
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 28-135 f/3.5@80mm, f13@15 sec, ISO 50
Taken
2011-10-13
Location
Lone Pine, CA
Keywords
alabama hills, eastern sierras, mountains, rocks, boulders, rock formations, lone pine, telephoto, morning, dawn, brown
Title
Tuolumne River Rockscape
Description
Every time I'm in the Eastern Sierras I visit this area of the Tuolumne River in Tuolumne Meadows Yosemite NP. That's Lembert Dome in the background.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f16@1/6th sec, ISO 50
Taken
2011-10-10
Location
Tuolumne Meadows, CA
Keywords
tuolumne meadows, tuolumne river, lembert dome, rocks, autumn, river, tioga, tioga pass, yosemite, rain, fog
Title
Abalone Storm I
Description
Another shot from Abalone Cove in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f22@1/6th sec, ISO 50
Taken
2011-09-04
Location
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Keywords
abalone cove, rancho palos verdes, ocean, coast, tide, sunset, storm, rain, underlight, low tide, rocks, seascape, gold
Title
Abalone Storm II
Description
Another shot from Abalone Cove in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f22@1/3rd sec, ISO 50
Taken
2011-09-04
Location
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Keywords
abalone cove, rancho palos verdes, ocean, coast, tide, sunset, storm, rain, underlight, low tide, rocks, seascape, gold
Title
Nightfall
Description
Here's a post sunset shot taken at Abalone Cove in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f20@1 sec, ISO 250, Lee 2-stop hard NDG
Taken
2011-09-04
Location
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Keywords
abalone cove, rancho palos verdes, ocean, coast, sunset, storm, rain, underlight, low tide, rocks, seascape, red
Title
Abalone Light Storm
Description
This was shot during the peak of the light show at Abalone Cove in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f20@1/3rd sec, ISO 250
Taken
2011-09-04
Location
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Keywords
abalone cove, rancho palos verdes, reflection, ocean, coast, tide, sunset, storm, rain, underlight, low tide, rocks, seascape, yellow, gold
Title
Low Tide Gold
Description
Some great sunset light at Abalone Cove in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f20@2 sec, ISO 250
Taken
2011-09-04
Location
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Keywords
abalone cove, rancho palos verdes, ocean, coast, tide, sunset, storm, rain, underlight, low tide, rocks, seascape, gold
Title
Sunset Tidepools
Description
My favorite tide pools shot at La Jolla's Draper Villas beach.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@19mm, f18@1/2 sec, ISO 50, Lee 2-stop hard NDG
Taken
2011-06-25
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, tide, tide pools, ocean, beach, rocks, draper villas, san diego, southern california, seascape
Title
Looking for Inspiration
Description
One of my favorite spots at La Jolla's Draper Villas beach.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@21mm, f10@1 sec, ISO 500, Lee 2-stop hard NDG
Taken
2011-06-25
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, tide, tide pools, ocean, beach, rocks, draper villas, san diego, southern california, seascape
Title
Tidepools II
Description
Another shot of my favorite tide pools at La Jolla's Draper Villas beach.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@20mm, f16@1 sec, ISO 50, Lee 2-stop hard NDG
Taken
2011-06-25
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, tide, tide pools, ocean, beach, rocks, draper villas, san diego, southern california, seascape
Title
Moon Landing
Description
Here's a shot from June 2011 of my favorite La Jolla, CA tide pools at Draper Villas beach.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f18@15 sec, ISO 20, Lee 2-stop hard NDG
Taken
2011-06-25
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, tide, tide pools, ocean, beach, rocks, draper villas, san diego, southern california, seascape
Title
Bulb Whip Seaweed
Description
Some interesting bulb whip seaweed washed on on the shores of La Jolla's Whispering Sands Beach.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@19mm, f22@1 sec, ISO 200, Lee 2-stop hard NDG
Taken
2011-06-25
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, , ocean, beach, rocks, draper villas, san diego, southern california, seascape
Title
Windansea-scape I
Description
Taken at La Jolla's Windansea beach.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f11@1 sec, ISO 400, Lee 2-stop hard NDG
Taken
2011-04-24
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, windandsea, beach, coast, rocks, waves, san diego, clouds, storm
Title
Windansea-scape II
Description
Taken at La Jolla's Windansea beach.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f14@1 sec, ISO 100, Lee 2-stop hard NDG
Taken
2011-04-24
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, windandsea, beach, coast, rocks, waves, san diego, clouds, storm
Title
Vasquez Timescape
Description
A long exposure shot of Vasquez Rocks in Agua Dulce, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@19mm, f22@54 sec, ISO 50, Singh-Ray 3-stop soft NDG, Hoya NDX400 9-stop ND
Taken
2011-04-03
Location
Agua Dulce, CA
Keywords
vasquez rocks, vasquez rocks natural area park, vasquez, rocks, desert, rock formation, clouds, long exposure, mdx400, brown, blue
Title
Vasquez Timescape II
Description
Another long exposure shot of Vasquez Rocks.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@19mm, f22@61 sec, ISO 50, Singh-Ray 3-stop soft NDG, Hoya NDX400 9-stop ND
Taken
2011-04-03
Location
Agua Dulce, CA
Keywords
vasquez rocks, vasquez rocks natural area park, vasquez, rocks, desert, rock formation, clouds, long exposure, mdx400, brown
Title
Rails and Rocks II
Description
Shot at Mormon Rocks in the Cajon Pass, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f22@52 sec, ISO 50, Hoya NDX400, Singh-Ray 3-stop soft NDG
Taken
2011-03-26
Location
Cajon Junction, CA
Keywords
mormon rocks, cajon pass, railroad tracks, railroad, tracks, rails, rock, long exposure, spring
Title
Snow Creek II
Description
A springtime shot of Mill Creek from the Mountains of Forest Falls, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f13@1 sec, ISO 320, Polarizer
Taken
2011-03-25
Location
Fallsvale
Keywords
creek, stream, mill creek, snow, mountain, winter, fog, rocks, forest falls, california, landscape
Title
Vasquez Rocks B&W
Description
Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park is located north of Los Angeles and has been featured in many Hollywood films. This was my first time shooting here. The conditions were pretty good for most of the shoot but we were chased away at sunset by a overzealous park ranger. The colors for this shot looked kind of funky so I did a b&w conversion.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@20mm, f11@1 sec, ISO 320, Singh-Ray 3-stop soft NDG
Taken
2011-02-21
Location
Agua Dulce, CA
Keywords
vasquez rocks natural area park, vasquez rocks, desert, rock formation, b&w, monochrome
Title
Vasquez Rocks
Description
A shot from Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park in Agua Dulce, CA
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@20mm, f11@62 sec, ISO 320, Singh-Ray 3-stop soft NDG, Hoya NDX400 9-stop ND
Taken
2011-02-20
Location
Agua Dulce, CA
Keywords
vasquez rocks natural area park, vasquez rocks, desert, rock formation, red, blue
Title
Climbing Vasquez
Description
Fun with B&W processing. A shot of some people climbing Vasquez Rocks.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 28-135 f/3.5@112mm, f18@1/10th sec, ISO 50, Polarizer
Taken
2011-02-20
Location
Agua Dulce, CA
Keywords
vasquez rocks, vasquez rocks natural area park, vasquez, rocks, climbers, desert, rock formation, telephoto, california, landscape, b&w, monochrome
Title
Shadows & Shapes II
Description
An unusual rock formation at the beach in La Jolla, CA
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@21mm, f16@1 sec, ISO 50, Polarizer, Lee 2-stop hard NDG, Singh-Ray 3-stop soft NDG
Taken
2011-02-12
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, beach, rocks, shapes, shadows, southern california, abstract, ocean, coast, blue, green
Title
Shadows & Shapes
Description
A shot of an interesting rock formation on the beach in La Jolla, CA at noon in clear skies. I wanted to play with the shapes and shadows in the harsh light and try and get some wave action at the same time.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@21mm, f16@1 sec, ISO 50, Polarizer, Lee 2-stop hard NDG, Singh-Ray 3-stop soft NDG
Taken
2011-02-12
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, beach, rocks, shapes, shadows, southern california, abstract, ocean, coast, blue
Title
Tidepools
Description
I've shot these tidepools in La Jolla, CA at low tide a couple times in different conditions. But this time I wanted get a dark moody shot. There was just enough light left to show the detailed contours of these interesting formations so I got low and up close.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@21mm, f18@5 sec, ISO 100, Polarizer, Lee 2-stop hard NDG
Taken
2011-02-11
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, beach, tidepool, rocks, sandstone, sunset, ocean, gold
Title
Rocky Shore, San Diego I
Description
An early morning shot of San Diego, CA taken from Centennial Park on Coronado Island.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f16@2.5 sec, ISO 50, Polarizer, Lee 2-stop hard NDG, Singh-Ray 3-stop soft NDG
Taken
2011-02-11
Location
San Diego, CA
Keywords
san diego, city, cityscape, beach, centennial park, coronado island, rocks
Title
Rocky Shore, San Diego II
Description
This is a shot of San Diego, CA taken from Centennial Park on Coronado Island shortly after sunrise.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f16@2.5 sec, ISO 50, Polarizer, Lee 2-stop hard NDG, Singh-Ray 3-stop soft NDG
Taken
2011-02-11
Location
San Diego, CA
Keywords
san diego, city, cityscape, beach, centennial park, coronado island, rocks
Title
Sunset Boulders
Description
Shot at Joshua Tree National Park, CA Jan 2011.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@24mm, f13@1 sec., ISO 100, Polarizer, Singh-Ray 3-stop soft GND
Taken
2011-01-16
Location
Twentynine Palms, CA
Keywords
boulders, rocks, california, desert, hoodoo, joshua tree, landscape, sunset
Title
Barker Dam Log
Description
Just scouting for comps at Joshua Tree's Barker Dam waiting for some good light.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@21mm, f16@6th sec., ISO 100, Polarizer, Singh-Ray 3-stop GND
Taken
2011-01-16
Location
Twentynine Palms, CA
Keywords
barker dam, california, clouds, desert, joshua tree, landscape, log, national park, rocks, scenic
Title
Moon, Tree and Shadows
Description
Shot at Barker Dam in Joshua Tree NP, CA Jan 2011.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@40mm, f18@1 sec., ISO 100, Polarizer, Lee 2-stop hard GND
Taken
2011-01-16
Location
Twentynine Palms, CA
Keywords
barker dam, california, desert, joshua tree, landscape, moon, national park, rocks, scenic, tree, yellow, gold
Title
Joshua Tree Inferno
Description
Shot at Barker Dam at Joshua Tree NP Jan 2011.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f11@1 sec., ISO 100, Polarizer, Singh-Ray 3-stop soft GND
Taken
2011-01-16
Location
Twentynine Palms, CA
Keywords
afterglow, barker dam, california, desert, hoodoo, joshua tree, landscape, national park, rocks, scenic, sunset, underlight, red
Title
Barker Dam Afterglow
Description
I shot this during an amazing sunset show at Joshua Tree's Barker Dam in Jan 2011.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@21mm, f11@5 sec., ISO 200, Polarizer, Singh-Ray 3-stop soft GND
Taken
2011-01-16
Location
Twentynine Palms, CA
Keywords
afterglow, barker dam, california, desert, hoodoo, joshua tree, landscape, log, national park, rocks, scenic, sunset, underlight, red
Title
Barker Dam Afterglow II
Description
Another version of this shot from Joshua Tree's Barker Dam in Jan 2011.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@21mm, f11@10 sec., ISO 200, Polarizer, Singh-Ray 3-stop soft GND
Taken
2011-01-16
Location
Twentynine Palms, CA
Keywords
afterglow, barker dam, desert, hoodoo, joshua tree, landscape, log, national park, rocks, scenic, sunset, underlight, red, pink
Title
Last Light
Description
The last rays of light silhouette an old tree at Joshua Tree's Barker Dam, shot Jan 2011.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@37mm, f11@3.2 sec., ISO 320, Polarizer, Singh-Ray 3-stop soft GND
Taken
2011-01-16
Location
Twentynine Palms, CA
Keywords
barker dam, california, desert, hoodoo, joshua tree, landscape, national park, rocks, scenic, silhouette, sunset, tree, red
Title
Joshua Tree
Description
A Joshua tree at Joshua Tree State Park, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@24mm, f13@1/6th sec., ISO 50, Polarizer
Taken
2011-01-16
Location
Joshua Tree, CA
Keywords
california, clouds, desert, rocks, joshua tree, landscape, sky, tree
Title
Pfeiffer Beach Arch
Description
Shot from Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur, CA in Dec 2010.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 28-135 f/3.5@56mm, f16@1/4 sec., ISO 50
Taken
2010-12-22
Location
Big Sur, CA
Keywords
pfeiffer, beach, big sur, rocks, coast, arch, light, sunset
Title
Pfeiffer Rock
Description
Shot from Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur, CA in Dec 2010.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f14@1/30th sec., ISO 50, Singh-Ray 3-stop GND
Taken
2010-12-22
Location
Big Sur, CA
Keywords
pfeiffer, beach, big sur, rocks, coast, arch, light, sunset
Title
Pfeiffer Beach Sand Stream
Description
Shot from Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur, CA in Dec 2010. One of the cool things about Pfeiffer beach is the purple sand. Apparently this comes from manganese garnet crystals that gets washed in from the nearby hills.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f16@1/5th sec., ISO 50, Singh-Ray 3-stop GND
Taken
2010-12-22
Location
Big Sur, CA
Keywords
pfeiffer beach, big sur, manganese, garnet, purple, sand, rocks, coast, arch, light, sunset, pink
Title
Sea Saw
Description
One of the many interesting rock formations off the coast of Montana de Oro State Park, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f/4L@17mm, f22@1/4 sec., ISO 200, Singh-Ray 3-stop grad
Taken
2010-11-25
Location
Montana de Oro, CA
Keywords
montana de oro, sunset, san louis obisbo, california, rocks, seascapes, yellow
Title
Knife Edges
Description
Some interesting repeating patterns in the rocks at Montana De Oro State Park.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f/4L@17mm, f22@1/8 sec., ISO 200, Singh-Ray 3-stop grad
Taken
2010-11-25
Location
Montana De Oro, CA
Keywords
montana de oro, dusk, san louis obisbo, california, rocks, rock formation, shapes, seascape
Title
Tuolumne Trees
Description
A nice row of trees near the Tuolumne River in Tuolumne Meadows Yosemite NP, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@20mm, f22@1/5th sec., ISO 200, Polarizer, Singh-Ray 3-stop grad
Taken
2010-10-07
Location
Tuolumne Meadows, CA
Keywords
california, clouds, landscape, rocks, tioga pass, trees, tuolumne meadows, yosemite
Title
Lembert Dome from Tuolumne Meadows
Description
Lembert Dome shot from the Tuolumne River in Tuolumne Meadows Yosemite NP, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@19mm, f22@1/8th sec., ISO 200, Polarizer, Singh-Ray 3-stop grad
Taken
2010-10-07
Location
Tuolumne Meadows, CA
Keywords
california, clouds, landscape, lembert dome, rocks, tioga pass, trees, tuolumne meadows, yosemite, blue
Title
Rainbow Falls Rockscape
Description
Shot at Rainbow Falls in Mammoth Lakes, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@20mm, f22@1/5th sec., ISO 200, Polarizer, Singh-Ray 3-stop grad
Taken
2010-10-07
Location
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Keywords
california, eastern sierras, landscape, mammoth lakes, rainbow falls, rocks, waterfall, brown
Title
La Jolla Gold
Description
I shot this in La Jolla, CA. I had scouted this location and liked this comp on previous visits.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f/4L@40mm, f18@5 sec., ISO 50, Polarizer, Singh-Ray 3-stop grad
Taken
2010-09-04
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, surf, ocean, rocks, sunset, coast, california, seascape
Title
Wave Watchers
Description
This couple was just out enjoying the beach at La Jolla, CA while I was looking for comps so I thought I'd use them in a couple shots.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f/4L@22mm, f16@1.25 sec., ISO 50, Polarizer
Taken
2010-09-04
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, beach, couple, people, surf, ocean, waves, rocks, reflection, coast
Title
Coast of Spirits
Description
Shot at Sunset Cliffs National Park in San Diego, CA. This was my first visit to Sunset Cliffs NP and I had a hard time finding good comps. For one thing there were so many people there that it was almost impossible to get a shot without someone walking into your frame. So I used their ghostly figures to add to the mood of the shot.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f/4L@36mm, f8@64 sec., ISO 200, Singh-Ray 3-stop grad
Taken
2010-08-21
Location
San Diego, CA
Keywords
sunset cliffs, san diego, california, coast, beach, ocean, high tide, rocks, twilight, dusk, long exposure, ndx400, blue
Title
Moss and Mist, La Jolla, CA
Description
A huge marine layer hovering over the southern California coast which meant I had to shoot something other than pretty sunsets. So I found these moss-covered rocks and decided to shoot a long exposure.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f/4L@17mm, f22@42 sec., ISO 50, Singh-Ray 3-stop grad
Taken
2010-08-14
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, san diego, california, coast, beach, ocean, tide, waves, splash, rocks, moss, clouds, long exposure, ndx400
Title
Ocean Spray (La Jolla, CA)
Description
Shot on my first visit to the La Jolla, CA coast. I'm not sure which beach this was shot at but it's just off of Coast Blvd.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f/4L@20mm, f14@1/3rd sec., ISO 50, Polarizer, Singh-Ray 3-stop grad
Taken
2010-08-07
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, san diego, california, coast, beach, ocean, waves, splash, rocks, light, sunset, clouds
Title
Last Light at La Jolla
Description
Although the good light had faded there was still enough left for a few more comps. Shot at a beach in La Jolla, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f/4L@19mm, f11@1/3rd sec., ISO 50, Polarizer, Singh-Ray 3-stop grad
Taken
2010-08-07
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, san diego, california, coast, beach, ocean, tide, waves, splash, rocks, light, sunset, clouds
Title
Sword of the Sea
Description
A long exposure shot of an interesting rock formation at a beach in La Jolla, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f/4L@17mm, f10@58 sec., ISO 400, Singh-Ray 3-stop grad
Taken
2010-08-07
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla, san diego, california, coast, beach, ocean, tide, waves, splash, rocks, moss, clouds, long exposure, ndx400, blue
Title
Razor Point View
Description
A shot from Torrey Pines State Beach just north of San Diego, CA. The spot where I took this is 145 feet above the ocean.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f/4L@17mm, f13@61 sec., ISO 125, Hoya NDX400, Singh-Ray 3-stop grad
Taken
2010-07-24
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
torrey pines state beach, torrey pines, razor point, san diego, la jolla, california, beach, rocks, sandstone, cliffs, ocean, seascape
Title
Mormon Rocks and Tracks II
Description
I wanted to re-shoot this composition of railroad tracks at the Mormon Rocks using a long exposure.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f/4L@17mm, f22@51 sec., ISO 50, Hoya NDX400, Singh-Ray 3-stop grad
Taken
2010-05-23
Location
Cajon Pass, CA
Keywords
mormon rocks, cajon pass, rocks, railroad tracks, long exposure, hoya ndx400
Title
Sea of Angles
Description
I shot this image near Corallina Cove in Montana De Oro State Park, CA after sunset.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 24-70 f/2.8L@25mm, f6.7@56 sec., ISO 100, NDX400, Singh-Ray 3-stop grad
Taken
2010-03-11
Location
Montana de Oro State Park, CA
Keywords
montana de oro, 24-70, ndx400, long exposure, dusk, twilight, rocks, surf, ocean, seascape, blue
Title
Twilight Rocks and Stream
Description
A twilight shot of a stream near Forest Falls, CA.
Details
Canon 5D MkII, Canon 17-40 f/4L@17mm, f22@1.5 sec., Singh-Ray 3-stop NDG
Taken
2010-01-29
Location
Forest Falls, CA
Keywords
forest falls, angelus oaks, stream, river, brook, rocks, dusk, sunset, underlight, blue
Title
Mormon Rocks and Tracks
Description
Shot at Mormon Rocks which is near San Bernardino, CA in an area called Cajon Pass (see map). It's close by so I shoot here when I don't feel like traveling too far.
Details
Canon 5D MkII, Canon 17-40 f/4L@20mm, f22@4 sec.
Taken
2010-01-24
Location
Cajon Junction, CA
Keywords
mormon rocks, cajon pass, rocks, railroad tracks, dusk, sunset
Title
Garrapata Postcard
Description
A scenic shot of a section of Garrapata State Park near Big Sur, CA. One of my favorite seascape spots.
Details
Canon 5D MkII, Canon 70-200 f/2.8L IS, Polarizer
Taken
2009-12-23
Location
Big Sur, CA
Keywords
garrapata, big sur, carmel, california coast, ocean, rocks, surf, postcard
Title
Boxcars
Description
I came here to get some motion shots of the trains that usually zoom through this spot near the Cajon Pass in San Bernardino, CA. But this train decided to stop for some reason. So I wanted to see what a HDR still would look like.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f/4L@21mm, f4.5@1/15th sec.
Taken
2009-12-13
Location
San Bernardino, CA
Keywords
cajon pass, san bernardino, mormon rocks, train, boxcar, hdr, tonemap, vehicle, transportation
Title
Reflection of Sabrina
Description
I shot this Oct 8th 2009 at Lake Sabrina in Bishop, CA. The conditions were very poor for shooting fall colors and I was stuck with these cloudless skies but you try and take what you get.
Details
Canon 5D MkII, Canon 17-40 f/4L, Polarizer
Taken
2009-10-08
Location
Bishop, CA
Keywords
lake, bishop, lake sabrina, eastern sierras, rocks, summer
Title
Blue and Green
Description
Shot at South Lake in Bishop, CA Oct 8th 2009.
Details
Canon 5D MkII, Canon 17-40 f/4L, Polarizer
Taken
2009-10-08
Location
Bishop, CA
Keywords
bishop, south lake, eastern sierras, mountains, lake, rocks, california
Title
Lembert Dome Rockscape
Description
Lembert Dome is one of my favorite places to shoot. This time with the Canon 17-40 f4.
Details
Canon 5D MkII, Canon 17-40 f4 @17mm, f16@1/20 sec, iso200
Taken
2009-06-04
Location
Tioga Pass, CA
Keywords
lembert dome, tioga pass, rocks, eastern sierras, tuolumne meadows
Title
Mormon Rocks
Description
Railroad tracks leading to the Mormon Rocks formation in southern California.
Details
Pentax 67II, Pentax 55mm, Velvia 100, f22@1/32sec, 81B, Polarizer
Taken
2009-03-29
Location
San Bernardino, CA
Keywords
mormon rocks, train, railroad tracks
Title
Stone Beach and Sea Stacks
Description
This is a nice spot at Garrapata State Park, CA. Shot Dec. 22 2008.
Details
Pentax 67II, Pentax 55mm, f22@1/4th sec., Velvia 100, 81B, Polarizer
Taken
2008-12-22
Location
Garrapata State Park, CA
Keywords
garrapata state park, big sur, rocks, coast, beach
Title
Ocean Cove and Hill
Description
Shot Dec. 22 2008 at one of the many nice shooting spots at Garrapata State Park, CA.
Details
Pentax 67II, Pentax 55mm, f22@1/2th sec., Velvia 100, 81B, Polarizer
Taken
2008-12-22
Location
Garrapata State Park, CA
Keywords
garrapata state park, big sur, rocks, hill, coast
Title
Sandstone Rock Outcropping
Description
Taken Dec. 22 2008 at Garrapata State Park, CA
Details
Pentax 67II, Pentax 55mm, f22@1/8th sec., Velvia 100, 81B, Polarizer
Taken
2008-12-22
Location
Garrapata State Park, CA
Keywords
garrapata state park, big sur, rocks, coast, orange
Title
Last Light at Crystal Cove
Description
Taken Apr 30th 2008 at the far north end of Crystal Cove State Park, CA. I kind of like this one because it's a retake from a previous (failed) visit. I got the foreground rocks the way I wanted and the weather was cooperative. I did not want a clear blue sky and was pleased with these conditions.
Details
Pentax 67II, Pentax 55mm, Velvia 100f, f22@~10sec., 81B, two Polarizers
Taken
2008-04-30
Location
Crystal Cove State Park, CA
Keywords
crystal cove, beach, wave, sunset, orange
Title
Gardians of the Sea
Description
Shot this from a turn-out just south of San Simeon, CA. The gulls were a bonus.
Details
Pentax 67II, Pentax 55mm, Polarizer, Singh-Ray 3x grad, Velvia 50, f22@1/2sec.
Taken
2006-12-26
Location
San Simeon, CA
Keywords
san simeon, ocean, waves, storm, rocks, beach, birds, california, seascape
Title
Power II
Description
Shot on Christmas Eve 2005 in Carmel, CA.
Details
Pentax 67II, Pentax 200mm, f5.6@1/125th", Polarizer
Taken
2005-12-24
Location
Carmel, CA
Keywords
ocean, waves, rocks, mood, carmel, garrapata state park
Title
Sunset Rocks
Description
An intimate seascape of a favorite spot at Garrapata State beach, Big Sur, CA
Details
Pentax 67II, Pentax 55mm, Polarizer, f22@1/4"
Taken
2005-12-24
Location
Big Sur, CA
Keywords
big sur, carmel, rocks, ocean, sunset, garrapata state beach
Title
Storm Season II
Description
Shot November 2002 at Miramontes Point in Half Moon Bay, CA
Details
Pentax 67II, Pentax 55mm, Velvia, 81B, Singh-Ray 3-stop grad, f22@~2 sec.
Taken
2002-11-10
Location
Half Moon Bay, CA
Keywords
ocean, rocks, sunset, mood, marimontes point, half moon bay, yellow
Title
Storm Season I
Description
Shot Nov. 2002 at Marimontes Point near Half Moon Bay CA. The rain went away but the light was great.
Details
Pentax 67 II, Pentax 55mm, Velvia, 81B, Singh-Ray 3-stop grad, f22@~2 sec.
Taken
2002-11-10
Location
Half Moon Bay, CA
Keywords
ocean, rocks, sunset, mood, marimontes point, half moon bay, yellow
Title
Storm Season III
Description
Taken at Miramontes Point in Half Moon Bay, CA on an awesome stormy November evening in 2002.
Details
Pentax 67II, Pentax 55mm, Velvia 50, 81B, Singh-Ray 3-stop soft grad, f22@~2 sec.
Taken
2002-11-10
Location
Half Moon Bay, CA
Keywords
waves, coast, sea, mood, seascape, miramontes point, half moon bay, california, sunset, rocks, red
Title
Devil's Golf Course
Description
Taken on my first visit to Death Valley in 2002. This alien landscape is actually caused by evaporating salt in the ground water. The results are these razor sharp rocks that stretch for miles.
Details
Pentax 67II, Pentax 55mm, Fuji Velvia 50, Polarizer, f22@~1/128th
Taken
2002-10-26
Location
Death Valley
Keywords
death valley, devils golf course
Title
Sierra Rockscape and Trees
Description
Taken off of Hwy 120 just south of Mono Lake in the Eastern Sierras, CA. I'm not sure what struck my eye enough to take this but I shot a couple of these anyway
Details
Pentax 67II, Pentax 55mm, Velvia, f22@~1/60th"
Taken
2002-06-05
Location
Eastern Sierras, CA
Keywords
eastern sierras, mountain, trees, mono lake
Title
Rockscape - Tioga Pass
Description
Shot from the Tuolumne Meadows section of Tioga Pass in the upper Yosemite mountains near the Eastern Sierras, CA. This rock is called "Lembert Dome" and is famous with climbers.
Details
Pentax 67II, Pentax 55mm, Polarizer, Velvia, f22@~2 sec.
Taken
2002-06-03
Location
Tioga Pass, CA
Keywords
tioga pass, yosemite, rocks, lembert dome, tuolumne meadows
Title
Power
Description
Taken Thanksgiving weekend 2001 after a rainstorm at Big Sur, on the southern end of Garrapata Beach
Details
Canon Elan II, Canon 75-300@~250mm, Velvia, f16@~1/2"
Taken
2001-11-27
Location
Carmel, CA
Keywords
ocean, waves, rocks, mood, carmel, garrapata state park, cyan, light blue
Title
Reunion
Description
Taken Feb 2001 in Carmel, CA at dusk
Details
Canon Elan II, Velvia, Sigma 28-80@~50mm, f22@2"
Taken
2001-02-28
Location
Carmel, CA
Keywords
ocean, rocks, carmel, twilight, mood, pink
Title
Seaside Cove at Twilight
Description
Taken May 2000 at Pt. Montara, CA
Details
Canon Elan II, E100VS, Sigma 28-80@~35mm, f22@~4 seconds, cokin 2-stop ND-grad
Taken
2000-05-26
Location
Half Moon Bay, CA
Keywords
rocks, waves, montara, exposure, mood, pt. montara
Title
Dark
Description
Taken Sep 2000 at Pt. Montara, CA well after sunset.
Details
Canon ElanII, Kodak E100VS, Sigma 28-80, f22@30", cokin 2-stop ND-grad
Taken
2000-05-26
Location
Half Moon Bay, CA
Keywords
ocean, rocks, mood, twilight, pt. montara
Title
Magic Moment
Description
Taken Sep 2000 at Pt. Montara, CA. Shot several minutes after Seaside Cove at Twilight pointing the other direction. The birds were a bonus.
Details
Canon ElanII, Kodak E100VS, Sigma 28-80, f5.6@1/4sec., cokin 2-stop ND-grad
Taken
2000-05-26
Location
Half Moon Bay, CA
Keywords
ocean, rocks, mood, twilight, montara, pt. montara, coast, seagulls
Title
Montara Gold
Description
Shot on a very special evening at Pt Montara near Half Moon Bay, CA in May 2000
Details
Canon EOS ElanII, Kodak E100VS, Sigma 28-80, f22@1/2sec., cokin 2-stop ND-grad
Taken
2000-05-26
Location
Half Moon Bay, CA
Keywords
ocean, rocks, mood, sunset, montara, gold
Title
Rocky Shoreline
Description
Taken at Marimontes Point near Half Moon Bay CA in March 2000
Details
Pentax 67II, Pentax 55mm, Kodak E100VS, f22@1/7th"
Taken
2000-04-11
Location
Half Moon Bay, CA
Keywords
wave, ocean, rocks
Title
Muir Beach at Dusk
Description
Shot this in early 2000 at Muir Beach, CA north of San Francisco.
Details
Pentax 67 II, Pentax 55mm, Velvia, f22@~2sec
Taken
2000-03-24
Location
Muir Beach, CA
Keywords
muir beach, surf, rocks, ocean
Title
Sunlit Rocks and Waves
Description
Taken Late February 2000 in Carmel, CA
Details
Pentax 67II, Pentax 55mm, Velvia, f22@1/7th"
Taken
2000-02-26
Location
Big Sur, CA
Keywords
big sur, carmel, ocean, waves, rocks
Title
Rocky Beach
Description
Pescadero State Beach near Pigeon Pt. and Half Moon Bay, CA in early Janurary 2000
Details
Canon Elan II, E100VS, Sigma 28-80@~28mm, f22@1"
Taken
2000-01-05
Location
Pescadero, CA
Keywords
half moon bay, pescadero, beach, rocks
Title
Clouds, Rocks and Sea
Description
Taken mid-November 1999 at Big Sur just before sunset. If you look close you can see at least three birds sitting on those rocks.
Details
Canan Elan II, E100VS, Sigma 28-80@~30mm, 2-stop ND-grad, f22@8 seconds
Taken
1999-11-16
Location
Big Sur, CA
Keywords
big sur, ocean, surf, carmel, garrapata state park
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