Seascapes/Coastal

Sunset Tidepools
A vivid sunset reflects in the shallow pools among the rocks at low tide.
Sunset Tidepools San Diego La Jolla Pacific Ocean
Winter Waves
On a winter's day in 2010, I spent the afternoon watching and photographing fantastic waves from a large swell, but only at the end of the day when the light got really low and soft did I get a few shots of the kind I was looking for.
Winter's Best California Pacific Ocean Waves Surf Beach
Old Veteran Cypress
Known as the "Old Veteran", this ancient cypress clings to the very edge of a rugged cliff as waves crash below on Point Lobos, near Big Sur.
Old Veteran Cypress California Coastal Point Lobos Old Veteran
Broken Hill #2
Soft winter light brings out the shape and texture of the eroded landscape at Torrey Pines State Park in San Diego.
Broken Hill
Fire in the Sky
I've shot a lot of sunset images, but this might be one of my best, the rocks and sky in this spot are always a fantastic combination.
Fire the Sky Sunset Pacific Coast Ocean Shore SAn Diego La Jolla California
Winter Swell, California
Waves Pacific Ocean San Diego La Jolla
Foggy Trees, Olympic Peninsula
Olympic Peninsula Washington Fog Northwest Rainforest
Fungus and Tree, Hoh Rain Forest
Wind Swept Sunset
A gorgeous winter sunset seen from the wind swept cliffs above Blacks Beach near Torrey Pines, San Diego.
Wind Swept Sunset San Diego Torrey Pines Coast
China Cove, Point Lobos
This interestingly shaped and textured formation rises out of the sea at China Cove on Point Lobos.
China Cove Cliff
Twilight Wave
Winter twilight sky reflected in the tide pools as waves break over the rocks in San Diego.
Twilight Wave La Jolla San Diego California Seascape
Pastel Evening
A pastel colored winter sunset over the Pacific, against the intricate ocean-carved rocky shoreline near La Jolla in San Diego.
Pastel Evening Pacific Ocean Sunset San Diego La Jolla Seascape
Broken Hill #1
Soft winter light brings out the shape and texture of the eroded landscape at Torrey Pines State Park in San Diego.
Broken Hill
Eroded Shapes
Warm afternoon light on the intricate shapes of the eroded sandstone at Torrey Pines State Park in San Diego.
Eroded Shapes Coast Torrey Pines San Diego Rock Formations
Cypress Forest, Point Lobos
The dense cypress forest and intricate rock cliffs of Point Lobos in central California, just south of Carmel.
Cypress Forest California Coast Point Lobos Carmel
Gulls and Wave 3
The sun peaking through at late afternoon on a cloudy day creates my favorite sort of light, with the gulls making a perfect little composition when added to these interesting rock shapes.
Gulls and Wave Ocean Sunset Pacific California
La Jolla Cove Twilight
Rocks and ocean, seen just south of La Jolla Cove on a stormy evening
Jolla Cove Twilight La Jolla San Diego California Seascape
Big Sur Seascape
The soft golden light of late afternoon illuminates the steep cliffs of Garapata State Beach, south of Carmel.
Big Sur Seascape California Big Sure Pacific Coast Waves Cliffs
Carved Sandstone
The deeply etched sandstone shore rocks near La Jolla at sunset in the winter.
Carved Sandstone San Diego La Jolla Ocean Seascape Sunset California
Raw Power
A powerful winter wave catches the light of a post-storm afternoon near La Jolla
Power Wave Coast Pacific San Diego California Seascape
Winter Oak, Salinas
The road from Salinas to Carmel has a number of deep green hillsides covered with these beautiful old oak trees.
Winter Oak Salinas California Trees
Blue and Gold Seascape
Early evening sun turns the sky to gold as waves break over the rocks near La Jolla, California.
Blue and Gold Seascape
Waves at Big Sur
Waves crash against the cliffs of Big Sur in the evening. This spot is quite popular with photographers and these sea stacks have been shot many times and in many ways, but usually from a small beach that can be reached by scrambling down the cliff. I shot this one from a nearby peninsula-type outcropping that provides a different perspective.
Waves and Cliff Big Sur California Pacific Coast Big Sur Ocean
Mendocino Cliffs
The color of the ocean and the cliffs are very complimentary in this view shot from out on the edge of the little town of Mendocino, California.
Mendocino Cliffs California Coast Ocean
Roiling Sea
Winter waves and a fiery sunset in the La Jolla area of San Diego.
Roiling Sea Sunset Pacific Coast Ocean Shore SAn Diego La Jolla California
Cypress and Lichens
Red lichen on the cypress trees adds to the palette of colors and textures in this high cliff area of Point Lobos.
Cypress and Lichens California Point Lobos Ocean Coast
Desert in the City
Although this scene would appear to be shot somewhere in the desert southwest, it is actually within the city limits of San Diego, right next to Torrey Pines golf course, a few hundred yards from the Pacific Ocean.
Desert the City
SIlky Sea, Big Sur
The motion of the waves, seen with a long exposure, reveals a cotton-like texture of the sea against the cliffs near Big Sur.
SIlky Sea Big Sur
Flame Out
I return to this coastal spot in San Diego often, especially in Winter when the skies are stormy and the light is unpredictable.
Flame Out Sunset Coast Pacific San Diego La Jolla Rock Formations
Gulls and Wave 2
The sun peaking through at late afternoon on a cloudy day creates my favorite sort of light, with the gulls making a perfect little composition when added to these interesting rock shapes.
Gulls and Wave Ocean Sunset Pacific California
Shells, Rocks and Sea
Sea grass, shells and algae cover these rocks revealed at low tide, with a colorful overcast winter sunset.
Shells Rocks and Sea
Scripps Pier Sunset
The sun sets behind Scripps Pier in La Jolla and creates an awesome winter sky over the Pacific.
Scripps Pier Sunset San Diego La Jolla Scripps Pier
Gulls and Waves
The sun peaking through at late afternoon on a cloudy day creates my favorite sort of light, with the gulls making a perfect little composition when added to these interesting rock shapes.
Gulls and Waves Ocean Sunset Pacific California
Winter Swell
A lone surfer enjoys the large waves of a winter swell in La Jolla, California.
Winter Swell Surf Ocean Pacific San Diego La Jolla California Waves
Cypress Grove, Point Lobos
Away from the cliffs, the trees grow taller and straighter at Point Lobos.
Cyprus Grove California Coast Point Lobos Cypress Carmel
Big Sur Seascape, 2
The soft golden light of late afternoon illuminates the steep cliffs of Garapata State Beach, south of Carmel.
Big Sur Seascape California Big Sure Pacific Coast Waves Cliffs
Broken Hill #3
Soft winter light brings out the shape and texture of the eroded landscape at Torrey Pines State Park in San Diego.
Broken Hill
Point Lobos Cliffs
Turquoise waves break against the rugged cliffs on the north shore of Point Lobos.
Point Lobos Cliffs
Coastal Light
Late afternoon light on the eroded sandstone formation at Torrey Pines State Park.
Coastal Light California San Diego Torrey Pines Sunset Coast
Flame Out
I return to this coastal spot in San Diego often, especially in Winter when the skies are stormy and the light is unpredictable.
Flame Out Sunset Coast Pacific San Diego La Jolla Rock Formations