Moss Landing is my closet access to the Pacific Ocean. I am drawn back time and again by the power of the waves, the beauty of the sea and the abundant wildlife. On this particular day, hundreds of pelicans were gathered on the rocks of the breakwater at the approach to the harbor. December1, 2005.
Harbor
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Dec 16
A Look Back—Moss Landing Pelicans
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Sep 16
A Look Back—Oakland Waterfront
The cranes on the waterfront in Oakland looked like prehistoric creatures rising up out of the morning clouds and fog. Many of the shots I took in 2004 were in JPEG format. If had known more at the time, I could have captured more detail with a higher quality format. Oh, well.
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Sep 16
A Look Back—Boats In Berkeley
A workshop took me to Berkeley in October of 2004. I found these boats after a short early morning walk. This is another shot with the 24-120mm lens. I must have been enthralled by the reflections in the water because I took many, many shots!
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Jan 16
Cornwall–Newlyn Sunrise
The harbor in Newlyn, near Penzance, Cornwall. This was the view from our room!
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Jan 16
Cornwall–Mousehole
Mousehole is an attractive village and fishing port south of Penzance. This photograph was taken from the harbor wall looking back toward the village.
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Oct 15
Cornwall–St. Ives Boats
St. Ives is, perhaps, the most popular holiday resort destination in Cornwall. It survives today on tourism, but it was once dependent on fishing, principally pilchards. These boats are a reminder of that past.
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Oct 15
Cornwall–Falmouth Harbor
A view of part of the third deepest natural harbor in the world at Falmouth.
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Dec 12
Boats–Disabled Boat
I don’t know the story of this boat but it provokes many questions. What happened? Was anyone lost? It speaks to the power and danger of the sea and the courage of those who make their living from it.
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Nov 12
Boats–Names
Boat naming began thousands of years ago, probably seeking protection from a god or a saint. Today many boats are named for family members; some express hopes or aspirations. I used a solarization filter to give this boat a vintage nostalgic look.