Sandstone and Sky #1 Buy limited edition print/license Buy open edition print
Location: La Jolla, California
Story:
On this morning, I was struck by how the clouds complemented the sandstone formations. So I arranged this scene and waited
for a dramatic wave to impact the shoreline. After I knew that I had captured this scene well, I went hunting for more.
Location: La Jolla, California
Story:
On this morning, I was struck by how the clouds complemented the sandstone formations. So I arranged this scene and waited
for a dramatic wave to impact the shoreline. After I knew that I had captured this scene well, I went hunting for more.
| The Seascapes the San Diego County Area The San Diego area coastline is populated along nearly it's entire stretch, but the sandstone cliffs and bluffs along the sea are extremely beautiful in shape, color and form. And they look different depending on tidal and lighting conditions. It is easy to exclude most buildings and even people, which creates a sense of unspoiled nature and how it must have been here before humanity made this place home. |
Sandstone and Sky #2 Buy limited edition print/license Buy open edition print
Location: La Jolla, California
Story:
Since rock and sand are such important elements in the seascape, choosing a memorable vantage point can be crucial to the
creation of a good photograph. I spotted the amazing cloud formation first, and then I looked around and found a spot where
the sandstone formations lined up with the cloud patterns. I had to run quite a way down the beach to get here just in case the
alignment were to disappear. Then I waited for a wave to complement the scene and provide definition to the sandstone
formation on the right side of the frame. I have never seen anything like this before or after, so I was quite fortunate!
Location: La Jolla, California
Story:
Since rock and sand are such important elements in the seascape, choosing a memorable vantage point can be crucial to the
creation of a good photograph. I spotted the amazing cloud formation first, and then I looked around and found a spot where
the sandstone formations lined up with the cloud patterns. I had to run quite a way down the beach to get here just in case the
alignment were to disappear. Then I waited for a wave to complement the scene and provide definition to the sandstone
formation on the right side of the frame. I have never seen anything like this before or after, so I was quite fortunate!
Point Loma Reef Buy limited edition print/license Buy open edition print
Location: Point Loma, La Jolla, California
Story:
This old sandstone reef is just offshore from Point Loma, near San Diego. It is a great place for tide pools, but few people visit
this location. Most beach goers seem to prefer the endless stretches of wide sandy beaches in the San Diego area. But I like the
more scenic and visually interesting spots along the coast, even if they are more difficult to reach at times.
Long exposures work well here. They can emphasize the eroded structures while lessening the distraction of the waves, which
would occasionally overwhelm the reef. The clouds also moved quite a bit during the 15 seconds of exposure, which added to the
surreal look of this scene.
Location: Point Loma, La Jolla, California
Story:
This old sandstone reef is just offshore from Point Loma, near San Diego. It is a great place for tide pools, but few people visit
this location. Most beach goers seem to prefer the endless stretches of wide sandy beaches in the San Diego area. But I like the
more scenic and visually interesting spots along the coast, even if they are more difficult to reach at times.
Long exposures work well here. They can emphasize the eroded structures while lessening the distraction of the waves, which
would occasionally overwhelm the reef. The clouds also moved quite a bit during the 15 seconds of exposure, which added to the
surreal look of this scene.
Cove Dawn Buy limited edition print/license Buy open edition print
Location: La Jolla Cove, La Jolla, California
Story:
A long exposure before sunrise brought out the joy of first light on La Jolla Cove just after a winter storm had passed through.
Other images I made just after this show a different side of this place!
Location: La Jolla Cove, La Jolla, California
Story:
A long exposure before sunrise brought out the joy of first light on La Jolla Cove just after a winter storm had passed through.
Other images I made just after this show a different side of this place!
La Jolla Sandstone #2 Buy limited edition print/license Buy open edition print
Location: La Jolla, California
Story:
Large breakers washed over this 15-foot tall cliff on the edge of La Jolla's north shore near The Cove. I waited for the right wave in
order to show the forces at work that carved the unusual rock formations in the area. Only during high tide at sunset is this
possible because this area is dry at low tide. A low warm light allowed just enough contrast and exposure time to show the water
eating at the sandstone.
Location: La Jolla, California
Story:
Large breakers washed over this 15-foot tall cliff on the edge of La Jolla's north shore near The Cove. I waited for the right wave in
order to show the forces at work that carved the unusual rock formations in the area. Only during high tide at sunset is this
possible because this area is dry at low tide. A low warm light allowed just enough contrast and exposure time to show the water
eating at the sandstone.
The Light behind the Pier Buy limited edition print/license Buy open edition print
Location: Scripps Pier, La Jolla, California
Story:
The Scripps Pier in La Jolla, California is used by oceanographers to do studies on the ocean and its effects on the rest of the
planet. Before making this image, I waited for the light rays to arrange themselves between the pilings. I also waited for the
waves to pull back leaving foam on the sand. I didn’t have to wait too long because the wind was howling and the clouds were
moving quickly. The sea spray and rain made the shafts of light easily visible. The rain also added depth to the image by having
the background disappear into the mist. I liked how the light brought out the colors in the foam on the sand. Good atmosphere
often produces subtle effects that you don’t see on a clear day.
Location: Scripps Pier, La Jolla, California
Story:
The Scripps Pier in La Jolla, California is used by oceanographers to do studies on the ocean and its effects on the rest of the
planet. Before making this image, I waited for the light rays to arrange themselves between the pilings. I also waited for the
waves to pull back leaving foam on the sand. I didn’t have to wait too long because the wind was howling and the clouds were
moving quickly. The sea spray and rain made the shafts of light easily visible. The rain also added depth to the image by having
the background disappear into the mist. I liked how the light brought out the colors in the foam on the sand. Good atmosphere
often produces subtle effects that you don’t see on a clear day.
La Jolla Falls Buy limited edition print/license Buy open edition print
Location: La Jolla, California
Story:
I got drenched several times trying to get close enough to the post-storm surf to get a good view of the flowing water. The
sandstone rock dropped off right behind me, leaving no place to run from the waves. Sometimes incoming water looks the best in
a photo, but here the water draining off the rock face looked the best. Every situation is different. The sunset was so intense
that I had to de-saturate this image 10% to retain detail in the sky. Everything was bathed in reds and pinks.
Location: La Jolla, California
Story:
I got drenched several times trying to get close enough to the post-storm surf to get a good view of the flowing water. The
sandstone rock dropped off right behind me, leaving no place to run from the waves. Sometimes incoming water looks the best in
a photo, but here the water draining off the rock face looked the best. Every situation is different. The sunset was so intense
that I had to de-saturate this image 10% to retain detail in the sky. Everything was bathed in reds and pinks.
Under the Pier - Scripps #1 Buy limited edition print/license Buy open edition print
Location: Scripps Pier, La Jolla, California
Story:
At sunrise, the first rays of light around the Scripps Pier had just touched the ocean creating this unusual effect that was
enhanced by a long exposure time. The waves were large, so I had to wait for a pullback in the water in order to show the glossy
nature of the still wet sand. Timing is everything, even on a 30 second exposure. This is not a symmetrical and straight pier, so I
made sure that I was centered in between the average lines made by the pilings and let the asymmetric elements stand out as
they are. The lights on the pier can still be seen in the water and the sunlight had just come into balance with the pier lights.
Location: Scripps Pier, La Jolla, California
Story:
At sunrise, the first rays of light around the Scripps Pier had just touched the ocean creating this unusual effect that was
enhanced by a long exposure time. The waves were large, so I had to wait for a pullback in the water in order to show the glossy
nature of the still wet sand. Timing is everything, even on a 30 second exposure. This is not a symmetrical and straight pier, so I
made sure that I was centered in between the average lines made by the pilings and let the asymmetric elements stand out as
they are. The lights on the pier can still be seen in the water and the sunlight had just come into balance with the pier lights.
The Heart of La Jolla Buy limited edition print/license Buy open edition print
Location: La Jolla, California
Story:
The sea can create some truly amazing structures. Here in the sandstone, a giant heart-like formation has been worked into the
stone by the relentless action of the pounding waves. This is a very wide-angle shot of the sandstone heart taken from just about 15
feet away at a wide angle (17mm) just after sunset. I used a long exposure to smooth the water around the heart and brighten the
image a bit. Only at high tide is the heart shape evident.
Location: La Jolla, California
Story:
The sea can create some truly amazing structures. Here in the sandstone, a giant heart-like formation has been worked into the
stone by the relentless action of the pounding waves. This is a very wide-angle shot of the sandstone heart taken from just about 15
feet away at a wide angle (17mm) just after sunset. I used a long exposure to smooth the water around the heart and brighten the
image a bit. Only at high tide is the heart shape evident.
Cove Storm Buy limited edition print/license Buy open edition print
Location: La Jolla Cove, La Jolla, California
Story:
A storm brought some rapidly moving waves to La Jolla cove at sunrise. It was a morning of shooting and running! I wanted to
get in close to show the drama of the incoming surf. The sky lit up quite well and some low warm light made it to the beach. It
took about 10 minutes to get this shot right because the wave cycles were too rapid for me to get the tripod properly set up in
between waves, but finally things worked out. Soon afterwards, the light became too bright and the good light was gone for the
day.
Location: La Jolla Cove, La Jolla, California
Story:
A storm brought some rapidly moving waves to La Jolla cove at sunrise. It was a morning of shooting and running! I wanted to
get in close to show the drama of the incoming surf. The sky lit up quite well and some low warm light made it to the beach. It
took about 10 minutes to get this shot right because the wave cycles were too rapid for me to get the tripod properly set up in
between waves, but finally things worked out. Soon afterwards, the light became too bright and the good light was gone for the
day.
Under the Pier - Ocean Beach #1 Buy limited edition print/license Buy open edition print
Location: Ocean Beach, San Diego, California
Story:
I like piers and when I see one, I have to go under it! The Ocean Beach Pier, just north of San Diego is very long. It splits off and
goes in two directions at the end. A low spot in the middle allows walkers to get very close to the surf during stormy periods.
Often, the surf goes over the middle section, leaving viewers at the end high and dry to watch the drama from a close distance.
It's the longest concrete pier on the West Coast
measuring 1,971 feet long.
Location: Ocean Beach, San Diego, California
Story:
I like piers and when I see one, I have to go under it! The Ocean Beach Pier, just north of San Diego is very long. It splits off and
goes in two directions at the end. A low spot in the middle allows walkers to get very close to the surf during stormy periods.
Often, the surf goes over the middle section, leaving viewers at the end high and dry to watch the drama from a close distance.
It's the longest concrete pier on the West Coast
measuring 1,971 feet long.
La Jolla Light Buy limited edition print/license Buy open edition print
Location: Scripps Beach, La Jolla, California
Story:
An intense winter storm blew into the San Diego area with 30-50 mph winds and lightning. But it also brought dramatic light and
large waves. I had to shelter the camera with my body in order to get this image sharp. I will never forget being out there on this
day!
Location: Scripps Beach, La Jolla, California
Story:
An intense winter storm blew into the San Diego area with 30-50 mph winds and lightning. But it also brought dramatic light and
large waves. I had to shelter the camera with my body in order to get this image sharp. I will never forget being out there on this
day!
Undertoe Buy limited edition print/license Buy open edition print
Location: La Jolla, California
Story:
Large waves are constantly trying to undermine this slab of La Jolla sandstone and my tripod! The sandstone definitely outlasted
my tripod! The wide variety of sandstone formations along the La Jolla shoreline could keep a photographer busy for a very long
time.
Location: La Jolla, California
Story:
Large waves are constantly trying to undermine this slab of La Jolla sandstone and my tripod! The sandstone definitely outlasted
my tripod! The wide variety of sandstone formations along the La Jolla shoreline could keep a photographer busy for a very long
time.
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