Month: April 2014
Tide Pool
This tide pool was full of hermit crabs, kelp and small sea anemones. I watched the lil’ orange hermit crab crawl and get swept around by the tide pool.
Breakers
I think I took about 200 photos of the breaking waves. It was chaotic (timing the breakers so I didn’t get wet) and peaceful at the same time (only person out there)
Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Pigeon Point Light Station or Pigeon Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse built in 1871 to guide ships on the Pacific coast of California. It is the tallest lighthouse (tied with Point Arena Light) on the West Coast of the United States. It is still an active Coast Guard aid to navigation. Pigeon Point Light Station is located on the coastal highway (State Route 1), 5 miles (8 km) south of Pescadero, California, between Santa Cruz and San Francisco. The 115-foot (35 m), white masonry tower, resembles the typical New England structure. Because of its location and ready access from the main highway, Pigeon Point entertains a large number of public visitors.
The lighthouse and the land around have been preserved as Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park, a California state park. The lighthouse is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and designated as a California Historical Landmark.
Sea Anemone Rock
At first glance (see yesterday’s photo) I thought this was a rock covered in barnacles. I moved closer to it and realized that the rock was covered with small sea anemones.
Receding Water
I used the neutral density filter to capture the receding water in the tide pool.
Storm Brewing
Sun setting and the dark clouds coming in for another round of rain.
Break in the Storm
It’s been raining here on the West Coast. After work, I drove down the coast to see if I could get a break during the storms and snap some cool shots. This was about 30 minutes before sunset and the clouds let up a bit to add some light to the shore. The stormy clouds still packed with rain.
Baby Blue Eyes
Nemophila menziesii Hook. & Arn.
Baby blue eyes, Menzies baby blue eyes
Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf Family)
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