Images From San Simeon

The coast here is sublime……..

Powerful waves crash upon the beach along the Pacific Ocean at San Simeon, California

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The Sublime Coastline At San Simeon, California

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Sights and Sounds Of A California Beach

Can’t get to the ocean anytime soon? Well, I’ve brought the Pacific Ocean to you. The sights and sounds are truly mesmerizing.

 

 

 

And here’s another one.

 

 

 

 

What do an Elephant Seal, a California Condor and a Zebra have in common? A Zebra?

They were all photographed last week along California’s Central Coast. I was thrilled to see the Condors as they hovered along the steep cliffs just south of Big Sur. The Zebras were grazing at Hearst Ranch near San Simeon and the Elephant Seals were chillin just a bit north of San Simeon.

Reblogged from a few years ago.

An elephant seal beaches near San Simeon, CaliforniaThey use the sand as a sun blocker. Looks like an SPF 30

 

An elephant seal beaches near San Simeon, California
Must have a headache.

 

A California Condor flies along the Central Califonia Coastline near Big Sur
A California Condor flies along the Central California Coastline near Big Sur

 

A California Condor flies along the Central Califonia Coastline near Big Sur
They have a wingspan up to 10 feet. Average lifespan is 60 years old!

 

A California Condor flies along the Central Califonia Coastline near Big Sur

 

A California Condor flies along the Central Califonia Coastline near Big Sur

Most of these were tagged. This one is number 70. As you probably know, Condors are on the Endangered Species List. There are approximately 425 left in the world although at one time there were only 27.  Conservation efforts by Ventana Wildlife Society  amongst other groups made these images possible. There are 75 along the Big Sur Coastline.

 

A California Condor flies along the Central Califonia Coastline near Big Sur

 

Zebras graze along the California Coastline near San Simeon
Zebras graze along the California Coastline at Hearst Ranch near Hearst Castle at San Simeon.  You don’t have a real castle if you don’t have a herd of Zebras.

 

Zebras graze along the California Coastline near San Simeon

 

Zebras graze along the California Coastline near San Simeon

Black and White Pacific

Some B & W’s  from California’s magnificent Pacific Ocean. I may just move there. Cambria is a nice town with great coffee and not far from Paso Robles’ wine country. Click on image to start slideshow.

 

 

The Obligatory Pacific Sunset Shots

If you’re on the West Coast at sunset, you better get your camera ready,

 

The sun sets over the Pacific Ocean near Big Sur, California

 

The sun sets over the Pacific Ocean near San Simeon, California

 

The sun sets over the Pacific Ocean near Big Sur, California

 

The sun sets over the Pacific Ocean near Big Sur, California

 

The sun sets over the Pacific Ocean near Big Sur, California

 

The sun sets over the Pacific Ocean near Big Sur, California

 

The sun sets over the Pacific Ocean near San Simeon, California

 

The sun sets over the Pacific Ocean near San Simeon, California

 

The sun sets over the Pacific Ocean near San Simeon, California

 

The sun sets over the Pacific Ocean near Big Sur, California

 

The sun sets over the Pacific Ocean near San Simeon, California

More California Coastal Pics

Here’s some leftovers from my recent trip along California’s coastline. Pics of birds and elephant seals to follow soon.

Calofornia Coast Flora

California Coast

Calofornia Coast Flora

Calofornia Coast Flora

California Coast

Calofornia Coast Flora

Calofornia Coast Flora

Calofornia Coast Flora

Hearst Castle

One Fine Pacific Ocean Sunset

Captured along the California Coast last week.

Pacific Ocean Sunset

 

Pacific Ocean Sunset

 

Pacific Ocean Sunset

 

Pacific Ocean Sunset

 

Pacific Ocean Sunset

 

Pacific Ocean Sunset

 

Pacific Ocean Sunset

 

Pacific Ocean Sunset

 

Pacific Ocean Sunset

 

Pacific Ocean Sunset

 

Pacific Ocean Sunset