Old Veteran Cypress

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve just south of Carmel's Monastery Beach has the reputation of being the "crown jewel" of the California State Park System and a photographer's delight. One of the awe-inspiring sight is the over one thousand year old Cypress tree known as Old Veteran, which is clinging to the cliffs of Cypress Cove.

Old Veteran Cypress

Golden Gate 75th Anniversary Fireworks

This was the opening salvo of the last night's fireworks show for the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge. Shot from across the Bay.

USS Iowa Passing through the Golden Gate

The USS Iowa, commissioned in 1943 and the last of the US battleships, left the San Francisco Bay Area for its last time to its new destination in San Pedro, CA. On the eve of the 75th anniversary celebration of the Golden Gate Bridge, the majestic ship departed the San Francisco Bay under blue sky and escorted by fireboats and sailboats.

USS Iowa passing under the Golden Gate

Closeup of USS Iowa

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is about 10 miles south of the center of Big Sur.  Its picturesque cove is home to the only waterfall in California, the 70ft McWay Falls, that spills directly into the Pacific Ocean. 

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and McWay Falls

Sunset at Soberanes Cove

Soberanes Cove is about a mile south of the northern end of Garrapata State Park. The turnout is just north of the start of the Garrapata Canyon Trail. A short trail leads to a rocky beach where one can experience gorgeous Big Sur sunsets.

Sunset at Soberanes Cove (Rocky Beach at North Soberanes)

A small waterfall will help pass time while waiting for the sun to set.

The view from the top of the bluff.

Panorama of San Francisco from Marin Headlands

While waiting for the eclipse, took a panoramic picture of San Francisco from Fort Barry on Marin Headlands.

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Annular Solar Eclipse from Marin Headlands

The annular solar eclipse as captured from the Marin Headlands in the San Francisco Bay Area, where about 90% of the sun was covered by the moon. 

Annular Solar Eclipse May 20, 2012

Shot of Solar Eclipse with Point and Shoot

Mount Hood at Dawn

Portland South Waterfront Development and Mount Hood at dawn (no HDR, just great DR)

Sunrise over Crown Point

Starting in early May, the sun rises above the Columbia River and over Crown Point when viewed from the Portland Women's Forum.  Around the middle of May (and again towards the end of July) the sun will rise right above Crown Point. If the weather cooperate, early risers are rewarded with a GORGEous view. Shot was planned with The Photographer's Ephemeris.

Crown Point just to the left of the sunrise with Beacon Rock right to the left and above of Crown Point.

Camera at work.

Supermoon over Draw Bridge

The skies cleared up enough to capture the moon rising over the Steel Bridge and the Willamette River in Portland.

Obligatory Moon Shot, taken the night after.