Winter Surf 2012

Winter storms bring people to La Jolla beaches to watch both surf and sunsets.

La Jolla Sunset

Visitors to La Jolla Shores watch the sunset among the waning storm clouds, enjoying the drama of the scene with its striations of color, reflections and silhouettes. This photograph is best viewed in its larger format by clicking on the image.

Watching the Surf: Part II

La Jolla Coves is a favorite venue for watching surf following a winter storm. Note the seal family enjoying the salt water spray, and the pelicans resting on their roost.

Watching the Surf: La Jolla

This series captures the flora and fauna, and interested people, who are watching the surf on a sun drenched day following a recent storm at and near La Jolla Coves.

Parasailing at Sunset

Parasailors glide silently over the Pacific as they view the coastline at sunset. To the north (top) is Torrey Pines State Park. To the south (bottom) is La Jolla.

Table for Two

San Diego has literally hundreds if not thousands of fine eating establishements dedicated to every palate and culinary desire. Many are four star. Here is a table setting at La Valencia Hotel in downtown La Jolla, which once was a favorite of Hollywood celebrities, often when visiting the Del Mar track during racing season.

Coastal Sunsets

Coastal areas are prime locations for photographing sunsets. In addition, late Winter, early Spring and the Fall offer the best times for taking sunset photographs in San Diego. These images were taken from the cliffs near La Jolla, Solana Beach and Leucadia, respectively, in the Spring. Notice that during composition the horizon is placed either above or below the midline of the image, depending upon whether it is the sky or the water that is emphasized.

Mount Soledad War Memorial

Located at the highest point above La Jolla, the Memorial offers a 360 degree view of San Diego, and was built to honor all Korean War veterans.