That's quite the mouthful, isn't it? But I'm not sure how else to describe this view from Drake's Beach in the Point Reyes National Seashore. My feet got soaking wet from the incoming waves, but not before taking hundreds of photos of the area. This picture involved climbing on top of the slippery algae covered boulder to get a shot of the water that the ocean left behind in a … [Read more...] about Mini Tide Pool on an Algae Covered Rock on a Pacific Ocean beach
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Flying Over Aitutaki in the Cook Islands
There may be no more beautiful approach on a destination than the flight to the near-atoll of Aitutaki in the Cook Islands. If you are flying in from Rarotonga (the most common option for foreigners), you will be delighted with views of the entire lagoon before landing. Make sure you pick a window seat for this one. Flying over Aitutaki provides views normally reserved for … [Read more...] about Flying Over Aitutaki in the Cook Islands
Shipwreck at Bolinas Point – Point Reyes, California
During last week's photo session in Point Reyes we spotted this shipwreck from above while on our drive to the point. I had to pull over and get a shot of this boat perfectly embedded on the beach, slowly weathering away. This area is called Bolinas Point in Inverness. It turns out that this may be one of the most photographed boats in California, judging from the numerous … [Read more...] about Shipwreck at Bolinas Point – Point Reyes, California
Tomales Bay Near Point Reyes, California
If you go to the Tomales Bay Oyster company, make sure that you bring everything but the oysters. I learned that the hard way, as we were caught with no drinks, side dishes or equipment for shucking oysters. Next time I will come more prepared. On the bright side, if you don't eat the oysters you can just explore around Tomales bay, which is not a bad alternative. At low … [Read more...] about Tomales Bay Near Point Reyes, California
Abandoned Shed Along the Point Reyes National Seashore
Last summer Mrs. Jeffsetter and I enjoyed a weekend hike at the Point Reyes National Seashore just northwest of San Francisco. The area reminded me a lot of the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. Beautiful cliffs, raging waters, and lighthouses for boat traffic. While the day was overcast, the redness of this "shed" - at least that is what I am calling it - really … [Read more...] about Abandoned Shed Along the Point Reyes National Seashore