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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
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
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
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
Solid I
Description
A long exposure shot from La Jolla's Scripps Pier.
Details
Sony A7R3, Canon 24-105 f4@32mm, f13@4 sec, ISO 50, Polarizer, Breakthrough 6-stop ND
Taken
2019-09-02
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
scripps pier
,
la jolla
,
san diego
,
architecture
,
ocean
,
surf
,
long exposure
,
sea
,
water
,
beach
Title
Solid II
Description
A long exposure shot from La Jolla's Scripps Pier.
Details
Sony A7R3, Canon 24-105 f4@40mm, f13@5 sec, ISO 50, Polarizer, Breakthrough 6-stop ND
Taken
2019-09-02
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
scripps pier
,
la jolla
,
san diego
,
architecture
,
ocean
,
surf
,
long exposure
,
sea
,
water
,
beach
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
Wind Surfers
Description
A couple wind surfers catching some waves in Morro Bay.
Details
Sony A7R3, Canon 100-400 f/4 IS@400mm, f5.6@1/1000th sec, ISO 400, Polarizer
Taken
2019-04-10
Location
Morro Bay, CA
Keywords
surfers
,
wind surfers
,
ocean
,
water
,
morro bay
,
waves
,
surf
,
california
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
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
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
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
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
Hospital Coast
Description
I thought this rock at La Jolla's Hospital Beach looked interesting.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f18@1/3rd sec, ISO 160, 3-stop Singh-Ray Daryl Benson Reverse Grad
Taken
2014-07-19
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla
,
beach
,
seascape
,
draper villas
,
hospital beach
,
surf
,
clouds
,
san diego
,
california
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
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
Shadows and
Surf
Description
A backlit shot of my favorite pier at Hearst State Beach, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkIII, Canon 17-40 f4@17mm, f16@1/50th sec, ISO 50, Polarizer
Taken
2013-11-29
Location
San Simeon, CA
Keywords
hearst pier
,
hearst state beach
,
pier
,
beach
,
coast
,
morning
,
dawn
,
shadows
,
light
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
Santa Cruz Surfscape
Description
Several waves pound the Santa Cruz coast at sunrise.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 70-200 f4 IS@97mm, f13@1/125th sec, ISO 125
Taken
2012-12-24
Location
Santa Cruz, CA
Keywords
santa cruz
,
ocean
,
waves
,
surf
,
arch
,
cliff drive
,
sunrise
,
backlight
,
seascape
Title
Sunrise Coast - Santa Cruz
Description
A sunrise shot from Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@40mm, f22@1.3 sec, ISO 200, Hoya NDX16
Taken
2012-12-24
Location
Santa Cruz, CA
Keywords
santa cruz
,
ocean
,
coast
,
natural bridges
,
natural bridges state beach
,
surf
,
sunrise
,
arch
,
seascape
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
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
Scripps Surfer
Description
While I was shooting Scripps Pier in La Jolla, CA a surfer ran right into my shot so I decided to use him in a few shots, unfortunately my shutter speed was a little slow so he's kind of blurred out
Details
Olympus E-30, Olympus 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ED SWD @39mm (78mm@full frame), f22@1/6th sec, Polarizer, ISO 100
Taken
2012-02-19
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
scripps pier
,
la jolla
,
pier
,
beach
,
surf
,
surfer
,
storm perspective
,
bridge
,
morning
,
light
,
seascape
Title
Scripps Pier
Description
A mid-day shot of Scripps Pier in La Jolla, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 28-135 f/3.5@50mm, f20@60 sec, ISO 50, Polarizer, Hoya NDX400 ND
Taken
2011-02-12
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
scripps pier
,
la jolla
,
san diego
,
architecture
,
ocean
,
surf
,
long exposure
,
sea
,
water
,
beach
,
blue
,
gold
Title
Scripps Pier B&W
Description
A B&W shot of Scrips Pier in La Jolla, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 28-135 f/3.5@35mm, f20@60 sec, ISO 50, Polarizer, Hoya NDX400 ND
Taken
2011-02-12
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
scripps pier
,
la jolla
,
san diego
,
architecture
,
ocean
,
surf
,
long exposure
,
sea
,
water
,
beach
,
b&w
,
monochrome
Title
Sea of Misfortune
Description
This is a shot from Shark Fin Cove in Davenport, CA from last Christmas 2010. I went back here in 2011 to reshoot this comp when tragedy struck. The tide was higher than it is in this shot and the
surf
was raging. I had set up my tripod about 8-10 feet closer to the arch from this spot when a huge surge up to my waist pushed me up the beach and the back flow pulled my tripod with my Canon 5D MkII attached out into the ocean. I could see the three tripod legs bobbing in the crashing waves as it kept getting pulled further away. There was really nothing I could do. I left and came back hours later at low tide hoping to salvage some remains but nothing was there - it was gone. The worst part is I had cancelled my insurance months earlier and hadn't gotten around to re-insuring my gear. Pretty stupid. So all in all I lost the Canon 5d MkII body, Canon 17-40 f4 lens, Gitzo 1325 tripod, Bogen 3047 head, and all of that day's images.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f4@23mm, f13@1/2 sec, ISO 200
Taken
2010-12-23
Location
Davenport, CA
Keywords
davenport
,
shark fin cove
,
surge
,
wave
,
ocean
,
arch
,
northern california
,
seascape
Title
Rainbow Sea
Description
I shot this at San Simeon State Park, CA. I wasn't looking to shoot a rainbow, it just kind of appeared while I was shooing the
surf
in the morning drizzle.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f/4@28mm, f22@1/4 sec., ISO 50, Polarizer, Lee 2-stop hard GND
Taken
2010-12-22
Location
San Simeon, CA
Keywords
beach
,
rainbow
,
storm
,
san simeon
,
san simeon state park
Title
Morro Beach I
Description
While shooting Morro Rock I was fascinated by the interesting patterns in the sand left by the
surf
.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f/4L@19mm, f16@1/5th sec., ISO 200, Polarizer, Singh-Ray 3-stop grad
Taken
2010-11-25
Location
Morro Bay, CA
Keywords
morro rock
,
morro bay
,
beach
,
sunrise
,
reflection
,
california
,
seascape
Title
Morro Beach II
Description
Another shot of the patterns on the beach at Morro Rock in Morro Bay, CA.
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f/4L@21mm, f16@1 sec., ISO 50, Polarizer, Singh-Ray 3-stop grad
Taken
2010-11-25
Location
Morro Bay, CA
Keywords
morro rock
,
morro bay
,
beach
,
sunrise
,
surf
,
reflection
,
california
,
seascape
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
Surf
, La Jolla, CA
Description
Some
surf
and waves at a beach in La Jolla, CA
Details
Canon 5D mkII, Canon 17-40 f/4L@20mm, f22@1/4 sec, ISO 50, Polarizer, Singh-Ray 3-stop soft NDG
Taken
2010-08-14
Location
La Jolla, CA
Keywords
la jolla
,
beach
,
coast
,
ocean
,
wave
,
surf
,
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
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
Coastal California
Description
I shot this coastal shot near Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park (the one with the waterfall) a few years ago.
Details
Pentax 67II, Pentax 200mm, Velvia 50, f11@1/60th (probably), Polarizer
Taken
2007-12-22
Location
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, CA
Keywords
julia pfeiffer burns
,
coast
,
surf
,
telephoto
,
seascape
Title
Sunset Ocean Mist
Description
Taken in October 2000 in Carmel, CA
Details
Canon Elan II, E100VS, Sigma 70-300@~260mm, f16@~2-4 seconds
Taken
2000-10-12
Location
Carmel, CA
Keywords
carmel
,
ocean
,
sunset
,
garrapata state park
,
light
,
mist
,
surf
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
Windy Day at Big Sur
Description
Taken late February 2000 at Big Sur
Details
Pentax 67II, Pentax 55mm, Kodak E100VS, f22@~1/30th (?), Polarizer
Taken
2000-02-26
Location
Big Sur, CA
Keywords
big sur
,
waves
,
ocean
,
storm
,
surf
,
white
Title
Sea Storm
Description
Taken Late February 2000 in Carmel, CA
Details
Pentax 67II, Pentax 55mm, Velvia, f22@1/2sec.
Taken
2000-02-26
Location
Big Sur, CA
Keywords
carmel
,
storm
,
big sur
,
waves
,
surf
,
coast
,
sunset
,
california
,
seascape
,
purple
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
Title
Beach Scenery
Description
Taken at Hearst Memorial Beach just west of Hearst Castle in San Simeon CA. I was taking some standard coastal shots when I noticed this nice scenery.
Details
Canon Elan II, Sigma 70-300@~300mm, f16@~1/60th (?)
Taken
1999-08-09
Location
San Simeon, CA
Keywords
ocean
,
waves
,
girl
,
beach
,
surf
,
telephoto
,
san simeon
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