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Into each life a little sun must shine.
I mean after all the emotional rain of the last week my little family really deserves a touch of sun. So, we’ve taken matters into our own hands and have hit the beach. Friday evening we set out in our motorhome for a few days of ocean air, Southern California sun and, hopefully, a mental reset. Yesterday I got up before everyone and went for a walk on the beach. It was a beautiful sunrise and I shared it with one surfer, a couple out for a morning stroll and a whole bunch of hungry pelicans. There are times like last week when the stresses of life, commuting, cost-of-living, school overcrowding and budget shortfalls make me wonder why I live in Southern California. Then there are some mornings like this one that remind me exactly why I do.
I’m experimenting with a new feature I hope you’ll enjoy. From now on, when the image warrants it, you’ll be able to click on the picture to see the original before editing. I hope you like the feature; please let me know what you think.
–C
36 Comments
This photo is simply stunning. Honestly, I often wonder how people (including several good friends) can live in Southern California. But you make a pretty good argument with just this one photo. Hope all your stresses are melting away in your time by the sea.
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Indeed they are Corinna; it’s been good for me. Thanks very much Corinna!
WOW!
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Thanks Anny!
Awesome perspective. What a great location, I really envy you!
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Thanks very much Ben–it’s really a beautiful spot.
Ah, the sea – it’s a great aid to remove the worries of cosmopolitan life..and is a great healer.
And it helps when you can take a superb sea picture like this, to remind yourself.
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Thanks very much George! It really is good for what ails you.
It took me a minute to pick my jaw up off the keyboard. Absolutely stunning photo.
And another reason to celebrate being an early bird! Cheers Chris.
Thank you Michael–very kind. It was such an invigorating moment; to be on this beautiful beach with hardly a soul around was truly exceptional.
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A large image of a majestic setting. It’s difficult to translate all the big space into a photograph, but you’ve done it! Also, your get away seems like just what the doctor ordered (needed).
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Thanks so much Doug–greatly appreciated! You’re right–I needed this time out with the family.
Beautiful perspective. Glad you’re enjoying being in such a gorgeous place with the people you love.
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Very much so–thanks so much Kala!
for me simply perfect, really a wonderful composition with an amazing vieuwpoint, good work Chris
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Very much appreciated Fabrizio–thank you so much!
What a super soothing vista, perspective & message, you are so right, a great reminder for us all, we had reasons, good ones, to choose the place we live and it’s essential we call back the positive vibes regulartly !
Have a smashing week, you & yours*
(question : why when Fabrizio on his new WordPress page answers me i get his answer on my email and not yours ?? A deep mystery that must not disturb this quiet
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It’s so invigorating to be here k@–thank you very much!
I’m going to have to think about that wordpress question…
Amazing work. Tones of water and horizon are just superb. Perspective, angle and symmetry gives an outstanding effect. This one is perfect Cristopher!
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So very kind Pau–thank you very much!
Why I am still here in Romania? ha ha
Because sometimes I have stunning mornings like this one, here!
Better to have your skills too, to show it…ha ha
Well, I wish you just a perfect week, my friend!
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I very much want to visit your part of the world someday Wind. I hear it is full of great beauty. Thank you!
I think this photography is truly fantastic. There are so many elements that are coherently working well here – the staircase that leads the eye down towards the coast; the multiple layers of the wave patterns forming up; and slowly blurring into the vastness and the infinity of the horizon, so aptly leading the eye away towards the unknown infinity of the universe…
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Can’t tell you how much I appreciate that Sumedh!
I meant “this photograph”. Sorry for the typographical error. Though the statement is true even for your photography
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I was with you
nice work here. lovely light.
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Much appreciated Faisal–thanks!
Such beautiful lines in this shot: horizon, waves, beach and stairs. Bravo!
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Thank you very much Bluechameleon–very much appreciated!
Wow! Fantastic hues in the sky and really interesting perspective!
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Really appreciate that D.K.–thanks!
the waves just lap in softly – lovely soft colors to compliment the scene.
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Thank you Sherri!
lovely colors and so refreshing location to capture.
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Thank you very much Ayesha!
love the photo too, really nice colors
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Thank you so much Effbie–I really appreciate the comment and that you visited my site!
Awesome photo!
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Many thanks Nathan–really appreciate the comment and visit!
wonderful perspective and composition, also love the colours at the horizon
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Thanks Krunal!
time for a break is always important .. and this is the dream of my wife .. life in front of the ocean, a human must have dreams
Wonderfull POV and the colors are trilling.
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Thank you Klaus–really appreciate that! We’d love to live on the coast but for now we have to content ourselves with visiting. Someday maybe!
It’s hard to capture big spaces in photography, but with the amazing perspective of the stairs and the three different main color in the image you have taken an stunning photography. Congratulatons. Nice shot!
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Thanks very much Jon–really appreciate the comment and that you popped by my site. Cheers!
A wonderfully seen image and great post processing. Nicely done!
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Thanks so much Mike!
Le champ de vision très large sur la mer, photographié ici, est peut être celui que tu vis actuellement… c’est à dire une vision avec beaucoup d’espoir ! Pour ta photo, je la trouve parfaite…
L’agrandissement est un plus mais je ne sais pas si c’est vraiment nécessaire.
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Merci beaucoup RDL – J’apprécie également les commentaires sur la nouvelle fonctionnalité. Je vais essayer pendant un moment et voir. Il est donc peut-être un surcroît de travail n’est pas la peine.
Good perspective shot! bravo!
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Merci beaucoup!
excellent perspective and i love that stripe of sunset color also
one of your recent best imho
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Thank you very much yz–I really appreciate that!
Wow, une magnifique composition, le processing est très impressionnant !
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Vous êtes très aimable Kevin – je vous remercie beaucoup pour le commentaire et de visiter mon site!
It’s a good thing you are so good at early mornings Chris. Another of your beautiful shots.
The before & after concept sounds good.
Sending my warmest wishes to you and your family AND your motor home!
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Thank you very much Gemma–best to you and the fam too. Appreciate the feedback on the new feature as well.
J’habite au bord de la mer et, en tant que tel, j’apprécie ici la ligne d’horizon et la courbure de la Terre dont je sais, par expérience, que les couleurs ne sont jamais les mêmes !
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Merci beaucoup PixeLuz!
très belle construction graphique avec cette dominante bleue qui explose en rouge dans la partie supérieure
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Merci beaucoup Lasiate – je suis reconnaissante pour le commentaire et la visite!
I really like the raw too! I like the washed out look and the contrast of the sea below.
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Cool! Thanks Sheila!
Amazing Picture one of your best Photos
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Very kind Mirco–thank you so much!
i liked the view which draws one inside and the cool colors!
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Appreciate that Joshi–thanks!
There’s really nothing like a Southern California sunset at the beach, something I just experienced for myself just a couple of weeks ago. The colors and composition transcend my place in time – how I wish to vacation just a little more! A love image and great place to recuperate…
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Thank you very much Jess!
I love the view the the weather condition
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Thank you Sigma–I really appreciate the visit and your comment!
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