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BEAUTIFUL BIG SUR!
2010.06.16
The drive down Highway 1 across the Bixby Arch Bridge follows the Pacific Ocean with the mountains and the mists.
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Rain and wind form these unusual dirt carvings. (To give you perspective, that's part of a black telephone pole about half way down on the left!)
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This is the typical view on the way southward
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Big Sur belongs to a private trust that forbids any kind of development along the ocean-side of the highway. Yet portions are rented as farm land, so these cattle have a really nice view!
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The view driving northward toward Monterey. I think this shot epitomizes Big Sur
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The Bixby Bridge is often used in television commercials for car companies who drive their autos over it with the crashing waves in the background!
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This was quite a feat in 1932 when this concrete bridge was built along the Pacific!
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Wildflowers thrive in the hostile terrain
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Down to the sea...
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Larry gives you some idea of the size of these giant redwoods at Pheiffer Big Sur Park
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I almost had to lie down on the ground to get this shot - the trees are so tall!
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This mountainside of flowers was hard to make "crisp", since they were blowing around in a 40 mph wind! I thought it was going to blow me off the hill a couple of times!
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Eating at our favorite place along the drive - the Rocky Point Restaurant - we had some of the best views of the day!
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Today we drove from Monterey southward on the famous Highway 1 - "Pacific Coast Highway". It mostly follows the coastline before heading inland to some areas of enormous redwoods.
PLEASE forgive me if I don't say "thanks" for your comments for awhile. I want to post as many shots as I can, if only for our memories - but I may not have time to reply to you. I promise to do better soon!!
PLEASE forgive me if I don't say "thanks" for your comments for awhile. I want to post as many shots as I can, if only for our memories - but I may not have time to reply to you. I promise to do better soon!!
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Fantastic set Brenda. Like the eerie hooded creatures marching in photo #2. Looks like you are having a great time.
JustGarden · 2010-06-15: 23:09
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These are breathtaking Brenda! The shapes in #2 are fascinating..made by rolling water I guess...
NellyBly · 2010-06-15: 23:14
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One of the most beautiful drives ever! would love to get back there someday. Beautiful photos!
paulamarquis · 2010-06-15: 23:56
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:o))
atszabo · 2010-06-16: 00:40
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Neat series! Glad you didn't blow off of the roadside in the wind - it was TERRIBLE!
lgnelson · 2010-06-16: 00:58
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#9 is perfect
TheodoreS · 2010-06-16: 01:37
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#5 and #12 are awesome shots! #5 is very breathtaking... and #12 is so refreshing. nice, nice, nice!
richellesmile · 2010-06-16: 01:55
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great set , love 5,6 and 8
MoMac · 2010-06-16: 03:56
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Fantastic landscapes, good photos!
hannamagnusson · 2010-06-16: 04:41
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Amazing view and beautiful shots!
Shaparak · 2010-06-16: 06:55
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OH WOW!! Big Sur is such a magnificent place, to me one of the most beautiful places in the world! I have the very same photo as #1 and actually did a painting from it!
HoosierAtHeART · 2010-06-16: 07:07
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Wow Brenda. These are great. Beautiful place for sure.
RayNvb · 2010-06-16: 08:19
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Beautiful for sure!! Love 4 and 5.
kellybee322 · 2010-06-16: 08:49
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PTL there is no development to happen along the highway to block the view or take advantage of tourist and locals!! great views... I have got to get to those redwoods & see them for myself!! WOW!!
SheriJ · 2010-06-16: 10:18
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Certainly is!!! (Beautiful) You don't have to reply to me. I understand "busy" Wonderful set Brenda!!
????? · 2010-06-16: 10:24
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you don't need to worry about commenting on everything or thanking everyone; at least not me anyway; what a beautiful place to visit, I'm jealous!
urmysunshine · 2010-06-16: 10:37
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Brenda....these are sooo nice! I must go after seeing these!
jeffcornish · 2010-06-16: 11:22
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Wonderful landscapes!
wildduck · 2010-06-16: 12:38
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You did a great job of getting a variety of shots. Fabulous set!
threepeas · 2010-06-16: 16:51
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Hwy #1 What a sight! I love them all and the wildflowers were very nice. Who's the guy,, does Larry know about him hahaha! (Oh I just kill myself)
????? · 2010-06-16: 19:22
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Wow, great views! Beautiful
dontblink · 2010-06-16: 19:59
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Magnificent views!!!
agandia · 2010-06-16: 20:00
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Asolutely breathtaking photos Brenda! They are all so beautiful! Larry standing up against that Redwood tree shows their size alright WOW! Fantastic Post!
ArtBee · 2010-06-16: 20:33
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Fantastic views!!!!
SunFlower1990 · 2010-06-16: 20:48
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What a phenomenal set! I wish I were there. Don't worry about not commenting/thanking everyone. We'll cut you slack. It has been such a blessing to follow you and Larry on this wonderful trip of yours and thank you very much for sharing so much with us.
SunflowerGirl · 2010-06-16: 22:40
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Marvelous set, Brenda, # 5 and 6 are my favorite. Agree with SunflowerGirl, thank you for sharing with us, your beautiful journey!
????? · 2010-06-16: 23:58
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Beautiful set!
pandka · 2010-06-17: 07:45
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Absolutely beautiful! I love #9 looking down, down, down to the water, and the view up into the trees is superb.
365edgar · 2010-06-20: 00:58
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Wonderful set. Those trees are astonishingly big!
girafferacing · 2010-06-21: 05:50
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The two of you to AMAZING places...INCREDIBLE :))
lynnsgallery2 · 2010-06-21: 18:14
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