FLIRTING WITH FOG
IN BIG SUR
As my friend Jim, who introduced me to Big Sur in 1969 said, "Big Sur never disappoints."
On our most recent trip, Big Sur is about 20 minutes away,
we were treated to the brooding, mysterious Big Sur in the
fog and to that magnificent and magical Big Sur in the sun.
From the marine bank in the frame below, shot from above where it hovered over the coast, to the sunny stairs that follow later, Big Sur never disappointed.
There is no place like it.
In the frame below you can see the dance between sun and fog that played around each bend and into each canyon or cove.
I've posted a few extra shots of the ragged shore at Sandollar. A few of you have told me you like those rock and sea shots for screen savers and home pages.
Finally the sun broke through on the splendor of
Sandollar Beach.
we were treated to the brooding, mysterious Big Sur in the
fog and to that magnificent and magical Big Sur in the sun.
From the marine bank in the frame below, shot from above where it hovered over the coast, to the sunny stairs that follow later, Big Sur never disappointed.
There is no place like it.
Sandollar Beach.
Tomorrow, the whimsy of Big Sur, away from the road and sea.
See you down the trail.
Our favorite place, we've camped there so many times. Truly a magical, everyday is different and Highway 1 is considered one of the best drives in the world.
ReplyDeleteThe only thing that approaches this drive is the Turnagain Arm from Anchorage to the Kenai Peninsula.
DeleteNow, you are talkin'pics. Such Majesty in Nature. Just what I wanted to see from your camera. Reminds me of my first such awareness flying south from Sacramento to Santa Barbara I could see the Los Angeles basin filled with that soupy fog forced into the bowl by the western winds. Such daily wonder. thnx =w=
ReplyDeleteOn a trip through LA last week, we detected a little smog hovering over some of the bowl.
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ReplyDeletetom, is that the Joshua Tree in one of the photos? I can't remember exactly where it is located... it looks similar if it isn't the famed landmark (and U2 album inspiration)
ReplyDeleteNeal-No Joshua Tree here. That is further south and toward the desert.
DeleteThe tree you refer to is probably a Cyprus or coastal pine. There is one frame with tightly wrapped palms.
when we finally planned our trip down the CA coast last year, wouldn't you know--Hwy 1 was closed through Big Sur! It was the sole reason we flew into Carmel, to make the drive from Carmel to Santa Barbara via Hwy1 so our son could finally see Big Sur. Guess a return trip is in store! Thanks for the photo reminder.
ReplyDeleteThat is a hazard. Last year was particularly hard hit with two big washouts. As long as we have been traveling Hwy 1, I am amazed there are not more closures. A dramatic stretch and yes, you need to make a return!
DeleteWonderful photo essay.
ReplyDeleteBruce,
DeleteThanks. Come on over for another look see. Or is that look, sea!