I’ve been taking pictures of McWay Falls in the heart of Big Sur for several years, always hiking the 1/4 mile (1.2 km) trail, going through a tunnel under the highway, and to a small shaded area at the end. This year, I decided to turn left, or south, to go over to the other side of the cove. On the way I took this photo of McWay Creek as it flows resolutely toward the ocean.
Many years ago, using the force of the water, Lathrop Brown, the owner of the property generated electricity for his house with a Pelton wheel which is still displayed in a small shack.
Past Pelton wheel, the trail went upward until the top of the falls was reached. There was a fence to prevent people from going over and bracing myself against it I shot the following photo. The vertical drop is about 80 ft (24 m).
Turning around, I retraced my steps and went to the other side to take the classic shots of the falls. While the previous days were cloudy and rainy, on that day the sun shone brightly and you could see forever out toward the ocean.
Going back I noticed several Agave plants growing on the slopes, and one had an incongruously tall flower towering over the cove.
Nothing more beautiful…So interesting to learn of the wheel, too. Thank you.
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Thank you for stopping by and commenting! I’m glad you like the photos of this beautiful place.
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My pleasure! 😊
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Fabulous post,Hien.Superb views over the ocean from the top!Your reference to the Agave plant with the impressive inflorescence is interesting.Have you ever used Agave nectar in cooking and for sweetening your tea?
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Thank you Doda. I have used Agave nectar in powdered form to sweeten drinks, like coffee. It’s very good.
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🙂
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Beautiful – such lovely colors!
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Thank you!
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So beautiful! Love those views looking down.
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Thanks Sue. I remember that you went to Monterey some time ago. Did you have a chance to drive along the coast to Big Sur?
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What a lovely place and photos. How wonderful you’ve been able to experience it now and before.
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Thank you Katelon! It’s one of my favorite places. I could go there again. 🙂
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Wow, stunning captures of the view from the top!
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Thank you Amy!
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Oh these are all amazing shots 🙂
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Thank you Takami. I am gGlad you like them.
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