More Kites

Redondo Beach Kite Festival

Hundreds of kites took to the sky this afternoon just south of the Redondo Beach pier.

There were many interesting kite designs that were not available when I was a kid. The most sophisicated was a box kite back then.

Also interesting were all the bright colors that offset a deep blue sky.

RB Pier

Redondo Beach Pier at sunset.

Lighthouse

Clouds quickly took over the sky after sunset and left only a dark and cool bluish sky as a background.

Rowboats

The local college row team prepares for the upcoming meet. Not even the setting sun can deter these young men from one last row for the day.

Spring Boating Weather

Sailboats race through the waters of Marina del Rey in the late evening as the Hollywood sign stands watch in the background.

Foxtails in Winter

Winter is slowly losing its grip as each day becomes longer. The last rays of the day pierce the foxtails as they await the night.

Over Redondo

The sun sets for another day over the Redondo Beach Pier.

Lone Palm

This small palm tree sits on the edge of the causeway at the end of Ballona Creek.

Winter Rocks

Sunny Winter weekends spent exploring the rocky terrain in Palos Verdes is a surefire way to restore the body, mind and spirit.

Footprints into Infinity

More Mountain Snow

This is the same shot as yesterday about 10 minutes before sunset.

Snow in the Mountains

WOW. As I was driving home I crested the hill and saw the mountains on LA's northern boundary. I couldn't believe the massive snowfall in the mountains. As it was nearly sunset, I was fortunate enough to catch the last red ambers of sunlight touching the mountain tops.

Winter Storm

Los Angeles prepared for a strong winter storm this weekend. Perhaps the biggest of the season. This first pic shows the only small break in the sky.
This next picture shows theimmediate right of the first one. The rain was only a few minutes from hitting us.

Between The Lines

A February Evening

Lighthouse at Dusk

Even clear, cloudless skies can create a dramatic sunset scene. The bright, warm orange sky provided a striking background for the lighthouse shortly after sunset.

Red Cloud

This unusual cloud formation livened up this evening's sunset. We don't get these often and are always a welcomed sight.

Out to Sea

A fishing boat moves out to sea as fishermen watch from the pier wishing it was them.

Vicente

High clouds started to form late in the afternoon and I knew it would be a nice sunset. I realized I must think of a different place to shoot it.
Point Vicente was the place with the Catalina Islands in the background. Click on the image to see a larger version.

Pelican Attack Formation

2 Pelican Formation

We record breaking 80 degrees days this January, a nice hike on the rocky coast of Palos Verdes was in order. Pleny of sea birds were abound and I caught this pair catching the air currents.

Moon & Pelican

Here is a chance shot of a pelican in the center of a full moon. Although this may look like a photoshop job. It is untouched.

Morning Moon Above HB Pier

I woke up early this morning to photograph the near full moon set just before dawn. I compose this as it was descending above the Hermosa Beach Pier and the Santa Monica Mountains over Malibu.

Manhattan Beach at Sunset