This particular rock is farther offshore from the Asilomar beach and sometimes creates spectacular effects. Taken with an 80-400mm lens.
February, 2012
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Feb 12
Waves and Birds — Crying Sea Gull
Although there have been few winter storms in California this year, occasionally high surf is generated by winds far out to sea. Several weeks ago I saw a high surf advisory and traveled to Asilomar beach, an area south of Pacific Grove, to try and capture some waves. There seemed to be as many interesting birds as waves, so I will post a few pictures over the next several days.
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Feb 12
Moss Landing Wildlife–Pelicans
A pair of pelicans resting on a building on the fish dock at Moss landing, California.
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Feb 12
Moss Landing Wildlife–Seagull 2
Another shot with the 80-400mm zoom lens. Moss Landing, California.
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Feb 12
Moss Landing Wildlife–Sunset 2
This shot has five layers from the dark shore through the top sky. The stillness of the bird silhouettes contrasts with the implied motion of the waves. December 15, 2011.
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Feb 12
Moss Landing Wildlife–Sunset
The shadows were deepening and the sky briefly filled with warm yellows and oranges as the sun set. I liked the silhouette of the lone bird against the sky. December 15, 2011.
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Feb 12
Moss Landing Wildlife–Water Bird
I had been shooting sea otters near the Moss Landing visitor’s dock when this bird swam into the scene. I captured a single shot and paid no more attention to it. It was only later, as I reviewed the day’s images that I noticed the unusual orange-red colored eye.
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Moss Landing Wildlife–Egret
A still November morning near the Moss landing Yacht Harbor. I liked the reflection. 2010.