"Dreams of Big Sur"

February 2011, Big Sur, California

I have had a love affair with Big Sur from the moment that I first gazed upon this wild and stunningly beautiful area.  It is a place like no other, and is yet another reminder of why I live in California.  Where else can you see migrating whales, California Condors, sea otters, giant elephant seals, and some of the most amazing scenery on earth - and all in the same day!

This is looking north towards the tiny coastal village of Lucia.  Lopez Point can be seen in the distance.  I shot this image just after sunset.  I added a polarizing filter in order to increase my exposure time to 10 seconds.  This created the surreal fog-like effect on the ocean as the waves repeatedly crashed against the boulders at high tide.
Predawn Lights, Lakeville Road.
'Blue' 1
Everything is always a little surreal.

by Paula Abdul
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Dawn, With Words Dancing. 03/04/2013.
See photo in original gallery.