Pacific Coast Highway – Not So SAHM

Rugged

‘Rugged’ is the best word to describe it. Well, maybe ‘beautiful’. The original was flat and lacked depth: ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

The drive down the Pacific Coast Highway takes a long time. Can you imagine why? Lots of stopping and getting out to admire the view. The original just needed a little boost. I didn’t use any presets on this one. ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~Continue reading “Big Sur”

Big Sur Haze

Haze hugs the Big Sur Coast along the Pacific Coast Highway south of Carmel California Not So SAHM

Mist along the Pacific Coast is a given almost every morning. Otherworldly – especially when the whales are breaching closer to the shore. ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

Bixby Bridge

One of the most photographed landmarks along the Pacific Coast Highway. I don’t think I have a shot at a really great angle. This one was difficult to edit to my satisfaction. There’s still some sun flare lines that I didn’t want to clone/heal out due to how long they are (I work with Lightroom,Continue reading “Bixby Bridge”

Into the Woods

Creepy looking woods at Point Lobos Not So SAHM

Point Lobos is a great hike if you’re ever on the PCH and need to stretch your legs. So many different types of scenery – including fairy tale woods. The Wicked Witch or the Evil Queen or Maleficent is just behind the next bend. . . It’s really very peaceful and calming in person. NothingContinue reading “Into the Woods”

Lone Cypress

The Monterey Cypress grows naturally only in the greater Monterey area. And this guy? He’s chosen a special and particularly precarious place to survive all by himself (although he gets help). Not too far from here, a little farther north on 17-Mile Drive is Seal Rock. The animals inhabiting the rock are actually sea lions,Continue reading “Lone Cypress”