La Jolla sunset.

A perfect evening, the beach was quiet, just the sounds of the birds flying in for the evening low tide, looking for their catch.
The ocean was rolling gently now where earlier the breakers were high and white. As the sun began to set the waves turned an inky purple and the quieter water reflected a silvery lilac in the last rays. The birds were dark silhouettes against the orange sky and their loud squawking was softened by the breaking of the waves on the shore.
The painting needs some more work, more dark details in the water and if I dare risk it, a light pink wash over everything, (should have been done first of course).

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Sunset in California – Pauma Valley from Highway 76

Driving back from a day out in Julian, we were rushing, trying to get the best view of the sunset over the hills. We were maybe just a few minutes late but it was stunning nonetheless.

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Yosemite

Ansel Adams images stay in one’s mind long after seeing them, powerful, majestic photographs of expansive subjects in immaculate focus.
It was such a pleasure to actually be in some of those places and appreciate his consummate skill.

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The Half Dome at sunset.

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El Capitan