Piedras Blancas

When Suzanne was here recently, she wanted to see the elephant seal viewing area.   We weren't entirely sure how far north it was and the afternoon was getting away from us.   Also, it was very foggy so it wouldn't have been the best day for seeing much.   I had a 100% free day yesterday, aside from taking care of the animals, so I took a drive to Cambria and north to San Simeon, in hopes of finding a pretty day.   I could not have been more satisfied.   I not only found the elephant seals, I found the most gorgeous spot for walking and taking photos.   Truly gorgeous!   This is the Piedras Blancas lighthouse just north of the viewing area.    I am definitely going to return....one day I might have that wide angle lens that I have on my mind.   






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Anonymous said…
These are perfect. How close were you able to drive or walk to the lighthouse? Did you visit it?
September 5, 2013 at 6:55 AM
comfypjs said…
Just beautiful. I will be visiting the central coast with a friend in the coming weeks to practice our photography and can't wait to see some of these spots you post about.
September 5, 2013 at 7:22 AM
Tombstone Livestock said…
No elephant seal photos, Ana Nuevo between Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay is another great place to see the elephant seals.
September 5, 2013 at 8:38 AM
Unknown said…
Your pictures are beautiful..thanks for sharing! TGIF!
September 5, 2013 at 8:48 AM
Mary said…
Oh my gosh! What gorgeous blues and magnificent scenery! Thank you so much for sharing these photos Denise! They're wonderful.
September 5, 2013 at 9:26 AM
Coloring Outside the Lines said…
Beautiful! I hope you got to get a lot closer to the lighthouse!
September 5, 2013 at 11:19 AM
Plowing Through Life (Martha) said…
These are so beautiful. I love all the blue in them. Do you use a polarizer filter?
September 5, 2013 at 12:28 PM
C-ingspots said…
Oh yes, I do agree! What a beautiful spot. I sure wouldn't want to be in a boat anywhere near that shoreline though, those gnarly rocks look treacherous!!
September 5, 2013 at 3:26 PM
Nancy said…
What a marvelous day and that blue ocean -- would love to sit on one of the rocks there and just be.
September 5, 2013 at 5:09 PM
Lin said…
WOW! I cannot imagine living near that!!
September 5, 2013 at 5:18 PM
Green Monkey said…
stunning! what a beautiful place to call home. you're doing something right!
September 5, 2013 at 10:17 PM
Margaret Birding For Pleasure said…
Hi Denise beautiful shots of the day. Great blue from the ocean.
September 6, 2013 at 1:16 AM
Lynn said…
beautiful sharp, clear photos, I've been here ;-) a few times and of course there is the SS Hearst castle...outstanding countryside.
September 6, 2013 at 2:15 AM
Vickie said…
Beautiful lighthouse pics! The day we went it was so foggy you couldn't see anything! We didn't even get out of the car at Piedras... sad - had to come back to Texas on Tuesday....
September 17, 2013 at 7:15 PM
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