This is a downsized for web image from Pacific Grove on June 29, 2022. A6000 85mm 8 shot focus stack blend 6000x4000 pixels full image size. That section of our Pacific Coast is uncommon along the coast, granite that is otherwise most common in the Sierra Nevada. Granite being hard gives that coast more gnarly features with generally whiter sands that results in a more aquamarine shallow seawater hue.
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Another downsized for web image from nearby Carmel on June 15, 2020 showing that sea color. The dark area is of course kelp that enjoys that hard substrate to attach to. A6000 85mm single shot 6000x4000 pixels full image size.
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And then last Monday was along a relatively unknown Sonoma County shore that has a unique geology covered by piles of colorful stones. The stones endlessly sloshing about in waves and tides results in smooth polished rock that looks particularly aesthetic when wet. Below is another downsized for web image, A6000 56mm 19 shot focus stack blend 6000x4000 pixels full image size. The image below that is a 100% pixels crop from its center showing the true high detail focus stacking allows with a sharp full frame prime lens.
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I plan to return in about 10 days during the full moon that provides highest tides that daily remove other visitor tracks. During this summer I've also done 3 strenuous backpacking trips of 5 days each that am just now near completing the considerable post processing of. A key reason why this little old senior has strong legs for skiing bumps.
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Another downsized for web image from nearby Carmel on June 15, 2020 showing that sea color. The dark area is of course kelp that enjoys that hard substrate to attach to. A6000 85mm single shot 6000x4000 pixels full image size.
(mouse select to enlarge)
And then last Monday was along a relatively unknown Sonoma County shore that has a unique geology covered by piles of colorful stones. The stones endlessly sloshing about in waves and tides results in smooth polished rock that looks particularly aesthetic when wet. Below is another downsized for web image, A6000 56mm 19 shot focus stack blend 6000x4000 pixels full image size. The image below that is a 100% pixels crop from its center showing the true high detail focus stacking allows with a sharp full frame prime lens.
(mouse select to enlarge)
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I plan to return in about 10 days during the full moon that provides highest tides that daily remove other visitor tracks. During this summer I've also done 3 strenuous backpacking trips of 5 days each that am just now near completing the considerable post processing of. A key reason why this little old senior has strong legs for skiing bumps.
