Indian Summer, or, Why We Live Here

By November 16, 2008California, Carlsbad, Surf

Hit the water this morning at 7am. Full sun, deep blue sky, not a cloud, mild warm offshore breezes, glassy sea, small but fun waves. Went for a walk with my daughter at Moonlight Beach at sunset tonight, deep orange-red sky, not a cloud, mild warm offshore breezes, glassy sea, small but fun waves. Get the picture? While much of the country is dealing with snow, rain, or just plain miserable cold, it is nearly idyllic here.

Green room, Ponto, Carlsbad, California

Green room.
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Location: Ponto, Carlsbad, California, USA

Moonlight Beach at sunset, Encinitas, California

Moonlight Beach at sunset.
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Location: Moonlight Beach, Encinitas, California, USA

Moonlight Beach at sunset, Encinitas, California

Moonlight Beach at sunset.
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Location: Moonlight Beach, Encinitas, California, USA

About Phil Colla

I am a natural history photographer. I enjoy making compelling images in the ocean, on land, and in the air. I have maintained the Natural History Photography blog since 2005 and my searchable Natural History Photography Library since 1997. Here are some tear sheets and behind the scenes views. Thanks for looking!