Ocean Rush

The roar of pounding surf filled the world as I stood on the precipice looking down at the churning surf. It washed my thoughts out to sea with each crashing wave and left me free. The shutter clicked and time stopped to be savored again in a more simple setting. This photo takes me back to that feeling of space, serenity, and calm. I hope it does for you too.

Ocean Rush
The mighty Pacific Ocean crashes into the rocky shore
of California at Bodega Bay.
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California Coast Flowers

This fine art photograph was taken along the California coastline at Bodega Bay. I am not sure what kind of flowers these are (all suggestions are welcome), but their beautiful neon pink was such a contrast against the aqua blue landscape. Can you hear the surf, smell the spray, and feel the golden sun as you gaze into the far away horizon where water meets air?

California Coast Flowers
This California coast landscape photo features the Pacific Ocean's waves crashing into the rocky coastline overlooking wild pink flowers and a beautiful sunny blue sky overhead. Bodega Bay Head, California
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A Walk on Second Beach - Part 3

Are you totally water logged yet? Here is one more batch of seascapes taken on Second Beach at Olympic National Park. I hope you enjoy the salt spray and wild Pacific coast of the northern tip of Washington, USA. I promise, no more water shots for awhile!

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Beach Log
The aged and surf beaten giant log was a wall between the ocean and the forest. It had once stood at least one hundred feet tall before it fell to time. Now it has become a lovely spot to sit and eat lunch.

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Sea Stack
This black and white photograph of a Pacific Northwest sea stack is timeless in its simplicity. It could have been taken 100 years ago or yesterday, the only change the living trees on the rock.

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Rocky Coast
Rocky cliffs, brilliant blue sky and all of the wildness of a Pacific coast are reflected in the glistening sand of this seascape.

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A Walk on Second Beach - Part 2

The blizzard in Colorado has moved east and the sun is shining. We have plowed the road and ventured outside. The rambunctious young dog ran freely with pent up energy and plunged into the snow totally disappearing and then popped up looking surprised and happy. Ahhh, Colorado.

But today's post is about our vacation last month to the Pacific Northwest and specifically the wild beaches of Olympic National Park. This collection has taken a turn toward a contemporary feel and accentuates the simplicity of the wild seashore at Second Beach. Enjoy and share your thoughts!

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Seagull Reflection
A solitary seagull walks along a wild beach in Olympic National Park casting a shimmering reflection on the wet sand.

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Seashore
Shimmering ripples of wet sand and foamy blue surf advancing up the beach capture the aura of the wild coast of Olympic National Park.

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Walk on the Beach
Alone and dwarfed by the thundering Pacific Ocean, the solitary figure walks on a remote beach of the Pacific Northwest and gazes out at the pinnacles of sea stacks.

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A Walk on Second Beach - Part 1

A blizzard is raging outside of my cozy studio while I work on photography from our vacation last month. The contrast is startling when I look from my computer screen image of a sunny seashore to the icicles and snow outside of my window.

It was a rare sunny day in Olympic National Park when we walked along Second Beach. The early fall air felt surprisingly warm as the couple walked hand in hand far off into the distance and soaked in the delicious scent of the sea. The crashing surf and the call of sea birds filled the air with a cacophony of thundering noise. But inside I was still. The sea soothing my soul like a fragrant balm as we too walked hand in hand into the distance.

I'll be sharing more photos of this day very soon. Tell me your favorite.

A lone sea bird soars above the surf at Olympic National Park's Second Beach.

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Beach Walk
The wild Second Beach at Olympic National Park is a wonderful place for a walk. Do you see the couple far in the distance just about to round the point of trees?

The wild surf crashes on the rocky shoreline at Olympic National Park's Second Beach.

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