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Garrapata State Park II

20 Friday May 2016

Posted by neihtn2012 in Big Sur, Photography

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We went back to Garrapata State Park the following day hoping that it would turn out to be nicer than the rainy and cloudy days that preceded it. However, mornings along the coast was usually cloudy, until the fog was blown inland and the sun was able to come out.

This time we went to gates 4, 7 (again), and 18. Gate 4 has some of the most rugged coastline, with no easy trail to get down closer to the swirling water. It was beautiful, but you could only look, not touch.

Garrapata State Park, at gate 4.

Garrapata State Park, at gate 4.

Garrapata State Park, at gate 4.

Garrapata State Park, at gate 4.

At gate 7, I used a neutral density filter at the two waterfalls to shoot them again and try for a silky water effect.

Garrapata State Park, gate 7, first waterfall.

Garrapata State Park, gate 7, first waterfall.

Garrapata State Park, gate 7, second waterfall.

Garrapata State Park, gate 7, second waterfall.

Gate 18 was the next to last gate. There were vast expanses of Sea Figs and other wild flowers, all competing for attention.

Sea Figs and other wildflowers at gate 18, Garrapata State Park.

Sea Figs and other wildflowers at gate 18, Garrapata State Park.

More Sea Figs at gate 18, Garrapata State Park.

More Sea Figs at gate 18, Garrapata State Park.

There was a good path ending with stairs to go down to Garrapata Beach, but it was closed off. The beach was reputed to be a “clothing optional” beach, however there was not one person on it. By the way “clothing optional” was not legally allowed and one could be arrested for practicing it.

Garrapata Beach.

Garrapata Beach.

Leaving Garrapata, I had to take one last shot of the hills covered with flowers, even though the sun was still in hiding.

Southern end of Garrapata State Park.

Southern end of Garrapata State Park.

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McWay Falls Revisited

14 Saturday Mar 2015

Posted by neihtn2012 in Big Sur, Photography

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Big Sur, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, McWay Falls, photography, postaday

McWay Falls, located in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, 37 miles south of the town of Carmel and almost at the end of Big Sur, is another place that I like to come back to whenever I can. You will see why in the following photos, but as you look at them, please tell me which one you prefer by taking the poll at the end of this post.

These photos were taken late in the afternoon, from different spots on the walking path next to the falls. Some things have changed since I visited this place three years ago. Several boulders have fallen to the beach, and some flowers have disappeared, but this could be a seasonal change. Otherwise it is immaculate, as no one is allowed to go down to the beach. This unique landscape, with the waterfall discharging right onto the beach, is as beautiful and mesmerizing as always, and I highly recommend it to you.

McWay FallsMcWay Falls Photo 1

McWay Falls Photo 2

McWay Falls Photo 2

McWay Falls Photo 3

McWay Falls Photo 3

McWay Falls Photo 4

McWay Falls Photo 4

McWay Falls Photo 5

McWay Falls Photo 5

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Bixby Bridge Revisited

13 Friday Mar 2015

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Bixby Bridge was built in 1932 along Route 1 on the Big Sur coastline south of Carmel, CA. It is one of the most photogenic bridges in the world because it is so handsome and the landscape around it so beautiful. You will probably recognize it in many car commercials and in a few movies.

Last week, from the north end of the bridge, the view was breathtaking.

Bixby Bridge, the classic view.

Bixby Bridge, the classic view.

I also shot a few pictures from the back side, looking out toward the ocean.

Bixby Bridge, from the hills looking out.

Bixby Bridge, from the hills looking out.

Later on that day, I came back after the sun set and took this night shot.

Bixby Bridge at night.

Bixby Bridge at night.

The following photo is a cropped version of the above.

Bixby Bridge at night.

Bixby Bridge at night.

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Threshold

12 Saturday Apr 2014

Posted by neihtn2012 in Big Sur, Weekly Photo Challenge

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Big Sur, McWay Falls, photography, postaday, weekly photo challenge

This is my submission for the challenge, a picture of McWay Falls discharging on a secluded beach at Big Sur, CA.

McWay Falls - Big Sur

McWay Falls – Big Sur

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