It was a cloudy June day so not too much color in the sky. In the distance and the end of the pier is the remains of the USS Palo Alto.
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USS Palo Alto
The USS Palo Alto is a concrete hull ship docked, well more wreaked, at the end of the pier at Seacliff State Beach in Aptos. Brought to Sea Cliff in 1930 to become a merriment destination with a dance floor and even plans for heated swimming pool, the venture failed and the ship ended up abandoned. Today, all that’s left is the decaying hull.
Sunset at Panther Beach
After the sun went down, the sky filled with color.
Waves at Panther Beach
Taken on my first outing to Panther Beach which is between Santa Cruz and Davenport on Highway 1. Panther Beach is the most scenic spot I’ve seen between Santa Cruz and San Francisco.
This image is a composite of two photos I took in short succession.
Another View of the Capitola Pier
Taken only 7 minutes before the photo in my prior post, this image has a totally different feel. The colors in the sky are softer and the whole image has a surreal feel to it.
Capitola Pier at Sunset
Beautiful colors in the sky as the sun went down.
Laguna Creek Beach on Festivus
My airing of grievances towards the weather gods: You should have given me more color in the sky
More Half Moon Bay
I’m been to this spot many time taking pictures and am usually so fascinated by the trees right where I’m standing that I don’t look look around for alternative views. I’m pleased to have to noticed this one on my recent visit.
Return to Half Moon Bay
I always wonder if returning to the same the photo spot stunts or expands my creativity. Sometimes I think I’m just trying to repeat my past success. On the other hand, Monet painted the same garden over and over capturing it’s nuances in many different lights.
This is my favorite sunset spot near home. It’s in Half Moon Bay, less than 45 minutes from my home so easy to get to. I was here in 2008 and all the way back in 2001. My open question is am I getting better over time?