Portal to Big Sur Buy limited edition print/license Buy open edition print
Location: Natural Bridges State Park, Santa Cruz, California
Story:
Natural Bridges State Park in Santa Cruz is a great place to watch the sunset. This is one of the few remaining arches, as the
other ones have been washed into the sea. New ones will replace them as the years go by. The tip of the Monterey Peninsula and
the start of the Big Sur coast 40 miles away are shown in the middle of the arch.
In order to show this arch in the best light, I had to wait until November for the setting sun to be at the best angle to show the
detail on the arch face. I also wanted some cloud cover, which becomes more common as the 7 month summer dry season comes
to a close at this time of year. I used a long exposure to smooth the water, highlighting the arch and distant coastline. And I
timed it for when the sand was at its most reflective state at low tide.
Location: Natural Bridges State Park, Santa Cruz, California
Story:
Natural Bridges State Park in Santa Cruz is a great place to watch the sunset. This is one of the few remaining arches, as the
other ones have been washed into the sea. New ones will replace them as the years go by. The tip of the Monterey Peninsula and
the start of the Big Sur coast 40 miles away are shown in the middle of the arch.
In order to show this arch in the best light, I had to wait until November for the setting sun to be at the best angle to show the
detail on the arch face. I also wanted some cloud cover, which becomes more common as the 7 month summer dry season comes
to a close at this time of year. I used a long exposure to smooth the water, highlighting the arch and distant coastline. And I
timed it for when the sand was at its most reflective state at low tide.
| Santa Cruz County Although this area is considered to be in Northern California, it actually sits exactly halfway between the northern-most portion of California and the Southern Border. But the cold summer ocean temperature supports huge kelp beds under the water and foggy redwood forests in the mountains. Inland though it is hot and dry for much of the year. Sometimes the winter ocean is warmer than during the summer! The coastline is full of arches and incredible sandstone formations, which make for great landscape and seascape photographs. And the surf can be huge, which also is good for photography and surfing too. |
Bridge to Nowhere Buy limited edition print/license Buy open edition print
Location: Natural Bridges State Park, Santa Cruz, California
Story:
This is another view of Natural Bridges State Park in Santa Cruz, California. I liked the pelicans and the light on the water and rock.
Once, these two formations were joined, until a big storm broke them apart back in the 1970's.
Location: Natural Bridges State Park, Santa Cruz, California
Story:
This is another view of Natural Bridges State Park in Santa Cruz, California. I liked the pelicans and the light on the water and rock.
Once, these two formations were joined, until a big storm broke them apart back in the 1970's.
Santa Cruz Surf Buy limited edition print/license Buy open edition print
Location: Natural Bridges State Park, Santa Cruz, California
Story:
This photo was taken looking north along the beach during sunset at Natural Bridges state park in Santa Cruz. This is a side view
of one of the few remaining arches. I chose a medium length exposure in order to show the movement of the water, but not too
much. The tripod had to be dug deeply into the sand in order to remain stable as the water rushed by.
Location: Natural Bridges State Park, Santa Cruz, California
Story:
This photo was taken looking north along the beach during sunset at Natural Bridges state park in Santa Cruz. This is a side view
of one of the few remaining arches. I chose a medium length exposure in order to show the movement of the water, but not too
much. The tripod had to be dug deeply into the sand in order to remain stable as the water rushed by.
Rock and Sand Buy limited edition print/license Buy open edition print
Location: Santa Cruz County, California
Story:
I watched the surf wrap around this rock with some fine light in the sky. I often like to show the motion of the water, but here I
decided to emphasize the beauty of the rock and the serenity of this place.
Location: Santa Cruz County, California
Story:
I watched the surf wrap around this rock with some fine light in the sky. I often like to show the motion of the water, but here I
decided to emphasize the beauty of the rock and the serenity of this place.
Kelp and Sand Buy limited edition print/license Buy open edition print
Location: Santa Cruz County, California
Story:
This bunch of sea kelp on this beach just south of Ano Nuevo state park contained all of the warm light from the sky. So I waited
for the right combination of wave and cloud to come together. Also, each time a new wave would come in, it rearranged the sea
kelp into a new configuration, some of which were much better looking than others. It took a while before a really good
arrangement formed in the sea kelp.
Location: Santa Cruz County, California
Story:
This bunch of sea kelp on this beach just south of Ano Nuevo state park contained all of the warm light from the sky. So I waited
for the right combination of wave and cloud to come together. Also, each time a new wave would come in, it rearranged the sea
kelp into a new configuration, some of which were much better looking than others. It took a while before a really good
arrangement formed in the sea kelp.
Under the Pier - Santa Cruz Buy limited edition print/license Buy open edition print
Location: Santa Cruz Pier, California
Story:
Low tide exposed lots of barnacles and sea anemones on the vertical pilings. At dusk, a light turned on which illuminated the
water. It took a while to put order to this rather chaotic scene and wait for the natural evening light to even out with the light
from the pier.
Location: Santa Cruz Pier, California
Story:
Low tide exposed lots of barnacles and sea anemones on the vertical pilings. At dusk, a light turned on which illuminated the
water. It took a while to put order to this rather chaotic scene and wait for the natural evening light to even out with the light
from the pier.
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