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Sunset in Playa del Rey - January 20, 2009
 
They bulldoze the sand every now and then to mitigate erosion of the beach. It forms long sand dunes like this one, which is where we ended up sitting to watch the sunset.

Anne and I live about a 15 minute walk from the beach in a small Southern Californian town called Playa del Rey. Late last month, we headed down to catch the sunset, and I finally just got around to sorting through the photos. I was playing around with exposure times - which is why some of the shots have the graininess to them that they do - but in most cases, it created an effect that I kind of liked. Gave the pictures a little bit of an older look. So here they are!

 
On top of the man-made sand dune looking south
 
Anne watching the sun peek out from behind the clouds
 
I like how this one came out looking as if I was up in the air with the flying gull.
 
Anne sitting up on top of the dune.
 
Loved the bright red beak on this Heerman's Gull. They're unique to the Pacific coast, and breed almost exclusively on a single cluster of islands off the coast of Mexico.
 
The Heerman's Gull being chased off by a more common California Gull.
 
Once again, the lovely Anne.
 
Don't get many shots of the two of us.
 
Turning back towards Playa del Rey. We live to the left of frame, up over the hill.
 
One of my absolute favorites from the day.
COMMENTS
Zumberge said at 2:14 a.m. on Feb 15, 2009:
Beautiful photos.... you are lucky to live in such a place! Very impressed with the single gull photo banking a turn above the beach. Excellent!
Wildthing said at 2:48 a.m. on Feb 15, 2009:
Some great photos here. Love the shots of the waves breaking on the pier.
Chilla said at 4:50 a.m. on Feb 15, 2009:
This is a beautiful tabblo. Some lovely shots here. My favourite is the gull #6 and also #2
Moabjeeper said at 11:44 a.m. on Feb 15, 2009:
Neat set of photos.
SnowWhite said at 12:40 p.m. on Feb 15, 2009:
Really great tabblo, you have some amazing shots. Too many to pick a favourite. Trying different effects has worked very well :-)))
SusanFromOregon said at 12:45 p.m. on Feb 15, 2009:
Beautiful Photo's I used to live in Southern Calif - Know the area well!
Moorlerche said at 1:09 p.m. on Feb 15, 2009:
The single shots are great, but the way you arranged this tabblo makes it perfect.
Grandbrother said at 3:13 p.m. on Feb 15, 2009:
Thank you all. And yes Linus, every time we go down to the beach, one of us usually comments on how lucky we are to have something like that so close. We never get tired of it. And of course it makes volleyball easier since Manhattan Beach is just a couple miles down the road.
Candlepower said at 6:18 p.m. on Feb 15, 2009:
How wonderful it must be to live so close to such a Gorgeous beach. Wonderful shots!
Chiloedream said at 1:13 p.m. on Feb 17, 2009:
Magnifique, une lumière divine, des silhouettes envoûtantes. Bravo.
Robya said at 11:55 p.m. on Feb 17, 2009:
Pretty Photos. Love Ocean shots and that bird with the red beak, Very unique bird. Bird photos are always nice for learning species of birds. Thank You, Robbi
Pkeener said at 2:22 p.m. on Feb 18, 2009:
I do like the grain, too. It adds a touch of nostalgia to this sentimental tabblo. the tpouch of red in the bird's beak makes great tension. This is very nicely done. The layout and tabblo template are perfect. The money sho; most decidedly the last. for all reasons.
PhotoPop said at 11:02 a.m. on Feb 19, 2009:
Like the shot of Anne sitting on top of the dune with your shadow on the sand, reminds me of the story of Rapunzel.
Grandbrother said at 5:21 a.m. on Feb 20, 2009:
Rapunzel! That's great. Thanks for all the comments!
Snooway said at 7:23 p.m. on Feb 22, 2009:
beautiful, the last is my fav
JuDeck said at 11:04 a.m. on Feb 23, 2009:
Great work. The grain adds to the photos, love the shots of the beach and town, fav for me is the one with the two of you...try to get more of those in your travels.
Afterdinnermint1 said at 12:48 p.m. on Jun 26, 2009:
Very Nice! Makes me feel so happy I live here. I'm trying to brainstorm a photo wall in Nates room and I might have to hit you up for some PDR shots.
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