SB Winter Sunset

 Enjoying a "winter sunset" in Santa Barbara...

Sunset Hike Part VIII - "La Fin"

Love the glow of the sky after the sun dips below the horizon. However, about 30 seconds after I took this photo, I realized that I had to hike back down the mountain without a light (other than the glow from my cell phone)... made for an interesting end to the evening. It was worth it though!

Sunset Hike Part VII - "One Last Gasp"

One last breathe before submerging beneath the ocean...

Sunset Hike Part VI - "Red Glow"

Sunset Hike Part V - "Making the Decent"

Sunset Hike Part IV - "The Climax"

Sunset Hike Part III - "Hints of Red?"

Sunset Hike Part II - "The Glow"

Sunset Hike Part 1 - "Blinded By the Light!"

Low Tide Sunset - HB

This photo is best viewed at a larger size (suggest clicking on it directly). Low tide sunset at Huntington Beach.

Last Light

I took this photo on the day after Christmas in Huntington Beach, CA. The sun had just dipped below the horizon and the sky was glowing an incredible orange color. I definitely miss seeing these sunsets (gotta love how the smog enhances the glow a bit).

HB Winter Nights

At "The Strand" in Huntington Beach enjoying the pleasant winter nights.

Fire pit at the Hilton Waterfront Hotel in Huntington Beach. Enjoying a nice dinner in the winter nights.

Palm Tree Silhouettes

The setting sun in Huntington Beach, CA. 3 palm trees line the beach. Love the gradient color of the sky.

Pacific Coast Highway - Golden Hour

When most people think of Los Angeles County, I don't think that this is an image that comes to mind. However, if you're willing to take a 30 minute drive (assuming it's not rush hour) up the coastline, this is what you find. This specific shot was taken at a view point over Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu. The weather was perfect and the sea was quite calm. When I lived in LA, I used to come up here a lot to surf during the summer time. The waves were fantastic and I really enjoyed the change of scenery. I had not been back in about 10 years... and don't think anything really changed.

Malibu Life

Cruising down PCH, my father discovered a little restaurant perched upon the cliffs of Malibu overlooking the ocean. If you're looking for good food, drinks, celeb watching... or just want to enjoy a nice view, I recommend stopping at Geoffrey's. These were a couple of images I took while relaxing for an afternoon glass of wine.

Pier Reflections

I'm always glad when a sunset takes place at low tide. It makes any image you take much more interesting because you get really cool reflections from the wet sand. This particular image was taken at Huntington Beach Pier towards the end of the day. The surf was quite good this afternoon... so I almost didn't come out of the water in time to gather my camera. However, the spot I was surfing worked better on high tide and was starting to shut down. Anyways, I thought these were pretty rad images.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone! I leave you with this stereotypical image from Southern California. As the day ends, I hope everyone can look back on 2011 with fond memories... and look forward to 2012 with new hopes and excitement.