So, I walked down to the beach today...

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

01/06/2007 12:34:40 AM · #1

I had some free time at the end of the day today, so I went down to my local beach and took these photos.

They are not "challenge" material, by any stretch of the imagination, but I though some of you may enjoy them--especially if you are in the midst of winter and need a break from all the cold (or snow). Brrr! :-D

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DelRioPhoto

Nikon D700

01/06/2007 12:41:05 AM · #2

These are great shots. I love Southern California beaches. Nicely captured!

asimchoudhri

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

01/06/2007 12:47:19 AM · #3

no fair :-(

dv_rock

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Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical for Canon

01/06/2007 12:47:32 AM · #4

Where the Bikini picture at?

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

01/06/2007 12:49:09 AM · #5

Hah... I actually lived a couple years in Redondo Beach, went to South High School in Torrance. These scenes are VERY familiar to me. Love the wave shot with the skyline behind it.

R.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

01/06/2007 12:56:28 AM · #6

Originally posted by dv_rock:

Where the Bikini picture at?

Next time...

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

01/06/2007 12:57:39 AM · #7

Nice. But what's winter? Thanks to global warming, it's a balmy 58 degrees at 1 am in upstate NY on January 6!

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

01/06/2007 12:57:55 AM · #8

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Hah... I actually lived a couple years in Redondo Beach, went to South High School in Torrance. These scenes are VERY familiar to me. Love the wave shot with the skyline behind it.

Thanks, Robert. That's particular image is facing north (actually, NW) with Long Beach in the background.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

01/06/2007 01:12:44 AM · #9

Originally posted by lesgainous:

Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Hah... I actually lived a couple years in Redondo Beach, went to South High School in Torrance. These scenes are VERY familiar to me. Love the wave shot with the skyline behind it.

Thanks, Robert. That's particular image is facing north (actually, NW) with Long Beach in the background.

Pretty much had to be, didn't it? jejejeâ�¢ Looking south, that would be the bluffs at Palos Verdes, assuming you were swung over that far right with the camera. It's funny how few people realize the classic beach towns in this area swing along on a more-or-less SE to NW arc. You can actually see the sun rise over the ocean at this time of year, right?

R.

ShannonLee

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01/06/2007 01:17:24 AM · #10

THANKS FOR THESE :) I'm visting family in Northern California and miss my so cal backyard beach like no othhhher! thanks for fillin' the hole :) these seriously ROCK!

dv_rock

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Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical for Canon

01/06/2007 01:19:11 AM · #11

bump

Message edited by author 2007-01-06 01:19:38.

hsteg

Fujifilm X-T20

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

01/06/2007 01:22:08 AM · #12

Oh man, I went to the beach today and all I got was stung by a jellyfish. haha

Skip

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Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

01/06/2007 07:30:41 AM · #13

nice work. love the colors.

jan_vdw

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01/06/2007 07:58:52 AM · #14

Stunning stuff! I'm landlocked and quite jealous, would love tobe at the beach now.

Tlemetry

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Olympus 50mm f/2.0 Macro ED Zuiko Digital

01/06/2007 08:45:37 AM · #15

Very nice series of shots! I have never been to the coast. I seen the gulf of Mexico only once. I really like the pier shot.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

01/06/2007 09:50:31 AM · #16

Thanks everyone for all your replies and comments! Specifically,

Bear_Music (Robert): Along these parts of Orange Co., at this time of year, the sun rises just in from the ocean along the coast. However, further up (like parts of Palos Verdes peninsula or Ventura Co.) the sun may appear to rise over the water because of the direction of their coast (E-W). So, do you ever make it back here to visit?

shannylee13 (Shanney): You're welcome! As usual, I knew you'd get a kick from those pics. Thanks for ALL your comments. I'm sure you'll agree...there is no place better to live than in southern California!

skylercall (Skyler): Yes, every so often we hear of someone becoming a "giant scab" when they slam into the pilings of the pier. It's common--many surfers "shoot-the-pier" by surfing under and through it.

hsteg (Harrison): I hope your sting gets better. :-)

love

Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i

01/06/2007 10:05:09 AM · #17

Now I really wish I was back in California!!! Beautiful shots!!

obsaysditto

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Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

01/06/2007 10:44:14 AM · #18

nicely done...

and to think I may be going to southern cal in august!!