Sunset and Gulls at Stinson Beach

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[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Just lovely!

I especially like the reflections on the sand...

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3. Thanks, CaliforniaPeggy

The light was just right, and the birds cooperated.

[elleng]

2. LOVELY!

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4. Thanks, elleng

I take inspiration from your lovely shots over the Chesapeake.

[elleng]

5. Thanks, Adsos Letter.

Mine are over the Patuxent River, which is a few miles west of the Chesapeake, and as I do have a little beach, it's nothing like yours!

[Blue_In_AK]

6. Beautiful!

You know how much I love that area. I spent more time in Bolinas than Stinson, but it's all very familiar. These are gorgeous photos.

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7. Thanks, Blue

That's high praise coming from you.

I had my Nikon with me but these were captured with my i-phone, and the Snapseed app for some minor adjustments.

The sky was right, and the birds and water cooperated.

[valerief]

8. Beautiful

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16. Thanks, valerief

[mnhtnbb]

9. Lovely!

When I'm out shooting sunrise at the beach, my dog, Snowy, is with me and she won't let me get close enough
to the gulls to get a good shot!

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17. We have three dogs....

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A Beauceron, and two Chihuahuas. They have to stay home on the photo shoots because I can't control them and use the camera at the same time.

It's like trying to walk a pack of squirrels.


EDIT: "photo shoots" is a bit too grandiose for what I do...should have written "whenever I take my camera anywhere where other living creatures may be found...

[mnhtnbb]

19. Walking a pack of squirrels!

[Solly Mack]

10. You has a purdy!

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18. Thanks, Solly Mack

All of Nature cooperated.

[NV Whino]

11. Nice!

I love the reflected color.

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20. Thanks, NV Whino

The light on the water was what intrigued me most.

Looks like our rain is almost over.

[Tikki]

12. Awesome photos..it is just a magical place up in that part of the World.

Reminds me to plan out this coming Summer's vacation.


Tikki

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21. Thanks, Tikki

Northern California has some incredible places to visit.

[Hoppy]

13. Last one is my fav...

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22. Thanks, Hoppy

Yeah, I like that one a lot.

[CaptainTruth]

14. Beautiful! In my 23 yrs in the east bay, Stinson was my favorite beach.

I spent many days there, with dinner at the SB Grill, or the place across the street, the Sand Dollar I think it was called.

However, I remember the cold winds & the ocean ... freezing! The water was usually around 55 degrees if I remember correctly. I could only stay in for 5-10 minutes if it was a hot day & I was brave.

It was beautiful but I've come to love Florida. The ocean here was 85 degrees a couple weeks ago ... like swimming in bath water. Ahhhhhh ...

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23. Thanks, Captain Truth

Yes, the water is very cold. The surfers usually wear wetsuits. We had a friend from San Diego with us...first time in Northern California, and he was amazed at how cold the water is.

We hit the beach at a good time; as you know, it can be very crowded during good weather.

I know what you mean about bathtub water seas. We have been to the Virgin Islands a couple of times, and I'm always amazed at how nice and warm the water is.

[BuddhaGirl]

15. these are gorgeous!

Hard to believe you used a phone camera. The reflections are awesome!

I love Stinson, wish I could get out there more often

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24. Thanks, BuddhaGirl

There is an app for phones called Snapseed. You can do quite a bit with it as far as post-processing goes, adjusting values, etc.

Anyone who likes to use their phone for photos will probably find it a useful tool.

[Mz Pip]

25. These are beautiful

I love the reflections in the watery sand. Gotta get myself over there one of these days.

I love Snapseed. It's a great app!