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26-APR-2005

20050426 / Stress Relief

Asilomar State Beach, CA

Nothing makes the stress of the day completely
disappear like a couple of head high sets. Asilomar
State Beach is, at certain times of the year,
sketchy, unpredictable and mean. At other times of
the year, it's a lot of fun. There's a harsh beach
break and hoover of a riptide to get by, but then
there is a swift kick in the ass that, no matter
how hard you paddle, you won't escape. All you can
do is hang on to the rails, swing up to a low crouch
and ride it all the way back to the parking lot.

I was jess reminded yesterday how lucky I am to live here. I'd have to say I agree. Not many
people can decide to surf for half an hour at the end of the day just to blow off steam.


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Jeanne Newman30-Apr-2005 00:55
You're enticing me to get off my duff and go see the Pacific ! Your images in this PaD gallery are so varied and beautiful - perhaps each one very reflective of the day they were shot? Terrific job on them all!
Guest 29-Apr-2005 17:05
Love the pewter tones and bare hint of sandy purples.The glinting sun touches the soul man.A wonderful experience :-)
Antonis Sarantos27-Apr-2005 22:08
Very beautiful image, b&w suits perfectly!
David Clunas27-Apr-2005 21:14
The water looks very peaceful, yet menacing at the same time
Guest 27-Apr-2005 17:35
Oooooh, this is lovely. Very nice capture!
Argishti Khachik27-Apr-2005 15:42
Very nice capture!
Chris Sofopoulos27-Apr-2005 10:09
So different to watch the sea in b&w. Really great Chris.
René Gysi27-Apr-2005 07:29
Wonderful these waves and this gloss. Superb b&w photo.
Johan Toll27-Apr-2005 07:20
Very nice shot! I like the water reflections, like silver! Very calming.
Dawn27-Apr-2005 07:07
Hmm.. double therapy I'd say...
Surfing for the body
Photo for the artistic mind
and both for the soul.
Guest 27-Apr-2005 06:55
So good. I can almost hear the sound of the ocean--which I definitely took for granted when I lived on it. Sigh...
Guest 27-Apr-2005 06:33
lovely light on the water there. when do we get to see a shot of you in action? ;)
Guest 27-Apr-2005 05:46
Wish I was where you are at! I'm stuck studying!!
Susanne27-Apr-2005 04:12
I love those layers that the waves created in your picture, the sparkle is so beautiful with them. Love the perspective from which you took this picture. Wonderfully captured.
JeremyGood27-Apr-2005 03:48
Beautiful, two ocean days in a row. Nice job.
Linda Willets27-Apr-2005 03:24
to be so close to the ocean.. the cool evening breezes.. so peaceful... can almost hear the lapping of the waves.
jude27-Apr-2005 03:18
smell and sound..
JazzyJess27-Apr-2005 03:10
Thank you so much for taking this pic !! This cubicle slave is still at work now, this picture puts a smile on my face :) Although i can't smell the ocean and hear the sound of the waves, i feel at ease in the heart :) Always love the ocean.
uofmtiger27-Apr-2005 03:07
You are a lucky guy! Beautiful!!
Guest 27-Apr-2005 03:01
This seems so relaxing. I wish we have an ocean here.
Guest 27-Apr-2005 02:29
I feel relaxed and very calm all of a sudden.
You are one lucky guy to surf for half an hour at the end of the day,Chris.
Josy's Pics27-Apr-2005 02:08
Nice mood here... well done.
Josy