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The Early Bird Catches the Worm
Weekly Photo Challenge: Early Bird As a surfer, I have had my share of early morning surf sessions; fervently heading into the ocean as the sun rises in the sky. I have been witness to some breathtaking views as mother nature rarely disappoints. This photo was taken literally as I stepped outside my front door.…
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Orange: The Way Nature Intended
I am obsessed with taking photos of the water. Equaled only by my obsession with taking photos at sunset. These capture different places, one on the opposite coast. All equally beautiful in my eyes, with mother nature showing off her hues of orange. Salty Orange Kisses, Karen
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Shadowed
This was taken in my home town of Seal Beach, California during a marginal swell. The shadowed silhouettes of the body boarders softly communicate their patience as they wait for the perfect wave. For more on shadowed. Salty Kisses, Karen
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Tips For Visiting New York City From A California Girl
If you’re planning to visit New York City, here are some practical tips to help.
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Angular
I took this photo while standing atop the Seal Beach Pier; a place I love to go and be alone with my thoughts. Many times I will take my camera just to see if I can capture anything interesting. This was a shot taken looking straight down into the water along the length of one…
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Simple Pleasures: #Pinch Me
This week’s simple pleasures. 1). Being asked out on a breakfast date by my 16-year-old on her day off from school. #Pinch me! (BTW-if you are ever in Seal Beach, Ca., I highly recommend a stop by the Crema Cafe for breakfast or lunch…a tasty spot!) 2.) Beer Tasting: I am not a real wine drinker…
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Minimalist
The theme for this week’s photo challenge is minimalist. “Minimalist photography is characterized by a large portion of negative space, a fairly monochromatic color palette with good contrast, and an interesting subject that is able to stand on its own to capture the interest of the viewer.” I chose a few photos from my home town…
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This Week’s Simple Pleasures
This is the first post in a series called Simple Pleasures. Joy can be found in the simple things. There’s no need to check off items from an elaborate bucket list to find happiness. Here are 5 simple things that brought a smile to my face this week: 1) Shamelessly eating persimmons one after…
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Descent
Early in 2014, on a gray day in January, there was a huge swell in Southern California. Seal Beach was hit particularly strong. This shot doesn’t fully capture how monstrous the waves were that day but is my interpretation of descent. Descending the face of a wall of water leaves you with a feeling that…
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Refraction
This weeks photo challenge on Word Press: Refraction Here is my interpretation. I hope you like it. I am a total newbie photographer and I love experimenting with light. I know the light source is supposed to be behind me for the best quality photo but sometimes I like shooting directly into the sun. I…