Monterey beaches for Beachcomber

[SoxAddict]

I'm beginning the sorting phase from my Monterey trip last week, although I don't have 4000 like Jim has from Germany! But no doubt I have less keepers than him.....

Thought I'd start with a few beach shots for Steve anyway!


Some harbor seals hanging out at Stanford University's Marine Life Refuge


The shoreline at Bird Rock, along the infamous "17 mile drive" scenic route



Some crashing waves at Pacific Grove, just before sunset



Alternative beach wildlife! Brave divers emerge from the water at the Coast Guard Pier

[SusanH1970]

Gorgeous! The colors and the sky of the 2nd one are amazing, and there's just something about the last one of the divers that draws me in.

[ukglyn]

Lovely set Nicky, I really long to get back to be near the ocean again! Your images have given me hope!

[fstopMike]

Gorgeous shots, Nicky. I like them all, but, I too, like the divers the best.

[moby]

ha,ha, No4 is great.
nice work.

[bascott]

Beautiful set of pictures Nicky. I think the 2nd and 3rd are my favorites, but the harbor seals are pretty cute!!

[ciraxis]

that second shot is great, I would have liked to see less glare off of the water on the left side but really its a really pleasing shot to look at

[lindyannajones]

Ah...just the word Monterey conjures lovely memories of a summer in the 70's. I loved the quality of light, perhaps it was dappled light through the cypress trees and your photos bring that feeling back. Your blues are so blue, the rocks have that wonderful golden cast to them and you can feel the force of the waves. Terrific set!

[harrypalmer044]

You have captured some beautiful images here mate, especially love the first and third images a lot. You have a natural talent for composing your images well and I love the detail and color in them a lot. Nice job and thank you for sharing them with us. I can't wait to see more soon
David.

[vimalkv]

Hi Nicky..Great shots..Love the 2nd and 3rd shots..Nice colors..TFS