Overview of Carmel and Point Lobos

It’s almost always hiking weather in Monterey, California. There’s a nice park there called Jack’s Peak that you reach by driving up a small mountain. The views from the park are magnificent. You have to walk through the forest to get to various vistas, but you get almost a 360 degree view of the surroundingContinue reading “Overview of Carmel and Point Lobos”

The Birds

Carmel River State Beach I love how the clouds help make the birds look a little 3D. I also love how deep the sky is. My horizon was off just a touch so I cropped to straighten that. I increased the contrast and clarity to give it more of an HDR look. I didn’t likeContinue reading “The Birds”

El pórtico (Carmel Mission)

“Mission San Carlos Borroméo del río Carmelo” is one of the 21 Spanish Missions in California. It’s is a beautiful place to explore if you’re visiting Monterey and Carmel. I edited out my dad (sorry Dad) and gave it a grainy look. Original ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~Continue reading “El pórtico (Carmel Mission)”

Quirky Carmel

We loved exploring Carmel. And now that we don’t live there anymore, I realize we didn’t explore it near enough. Must. get. back. Every street promised neat little surprises like the Tuck Box. Fairy tale!   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~  Continue reading “Quirky Carmel”