Wednesday, September 9, 2015

California Dream'n


I just got back Monday evening from a fabulous 6 days in California with my wonderful friends Julie and Dave.  Thanks Julie and Dave for a fantastic week of activities and beautiful California coastal weather.  What a way to cool off after the hot Phoenix summer.  The above scene is the ocean front view of Laguna Beach, a wonderful place to visit and enjoy everything a Pacific Ocean get-away has to offer.


Just look at this young one racing to shore on a green surf board.  Sometimes I wish I could do this and other times I just enjoy watching.  This time it was the watching (and photographing) that occupied my time.  It takes a lot of patience for that short little ride to the shore.

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21 comments:

  1. AndySeptember 9, 2015 at 2:01 AM

    Excellent shot of the surfer.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2015 at 2:22 AM

    Perfect seasidey shots!

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  3. MersadSeptember 9, 2015 at 2:46 AM

    I am visiting California soon, so these images are a real treat! :D

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  4. KateSeptember 9, 2015 at 4:31 AM

    You captured some beautiful scenes! It is not hard to understand why California can be so seductive. "HI!" to Julie and Dave. What a pleasant vacation for all of you. . .just a wee bit envious.

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  5. KarlSeptember 9, 2015 at 6:29 AM

    Your photos make me want to visit California...

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  6. VPSeptember 9, 2015 at 6:39 AM

    Amazing photos, great places!

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  7. PerthDailyPhotoSeptember 9, 2015 at 6:43 AM

    Oh how fab Sharon, looks like the weather was perfect for you after Arizona's heat! Pretty spectacular pre-birthday celebrations :) Hope you're having a super day.

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  8. Steve ReedSeptember 9, 2015 at 7:45 AM

    It's like a Beach Boys song!

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  9. RedPatSeptember 9, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    The scene in your first pic is amazing, Sharon! And I have always wanted to surf but probably never will so I love the surfer pic too.

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  10. LowellSeptember 9, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    I know whereof you speak. I lived in L.A. when a teenager. But when Lois and I moved to Phoenix, we would on occasion go over to San Diego just to get cooled off in the ocean!

    Love these gorgeous photos!

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  11. KathySeptember 9, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    Wouldn't you love to live in one of those condos looking out over the Pacific? A true California surfer boy - blond hair and all - in that last photo.

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  12. cieldequimperSeptember 9, 2015 at 11:12 AM

    Ah both gorgeous shots, I especially like the surfer.

    The problem of course is that now I'm humming a tune... :-)

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  13. ThérèseSeptember 9, 2015 at 11:59 AM

    Nice way to cool off, wonderful pics.

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  14. William KendallSeptember 9, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    That surfer shot's amazing!

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  15. CatalystSeptember 9, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    I'm sending this to a friend who absolutely loves Laguna Beach. Great photos, Sharon.

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  16. LoisSeptember 9, 2015 at 4:37 PM

    Fantastic shot of the surfer! Reminds me of my high school days. I grew up near the beach and you could see (and hear) the ocean from the classroom windows of our school. More than a few of us were tempted to skip class on occasion because of that.

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  17. BirdmanSeptember 9, 2015 at 5:25 PM

    So, I guess you didn't 'hang 10'. Dudette!

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  18. MariSeptember 9, 2015 at 10:56 PM

    I wish I could surf too, I know the feeling when you watch them and all you can do is imagine doing the same.

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  19. HalcyonSeptember 10, 2015 at 12:32 AM

    Fabulous vacation shots! I don't think surfing is for me, but I like watching.

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  20. EG CameraGirlSeptember 10, 2015 at 5:17 AM

    Great shots! Especially since they are making me feel cooler. ;)

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  21. LOLfromPasaSeptember 13, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    Always wonderful to see my home State looking as wonderful as I remember. Great shots from you!

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