Secret Cove

Before flying back home, I decided to swing by the California coast after visiting Yosemite. The last time I was at Big Sur, I saw the thickest coastal fog I’ve ever seen. For 3 days, we drove around in thick, misty fog, and only had a fleeting glance at McWay Fall before the fog consumed it.

On drive down this time, same thing happened… Thick layers of fog was rolling in along the coastal road, sometimes the visibility dropped to about 100 yards… I must have the worst luck with ocean fogs… I tried to convince myself that things will get better. After the 3-hour drive, I arrived at McWay Fall to a thick band of coastal fog at the horizon. Doesn’t look like it’ll be a good sunset… I took the time to pack my camping gear for the flight home while waiting. Then walked out to the viewpoint after killing some time.

It must have been the fog, because no one is around. Then around sunset, the coastal fog magically thinned/retreated itself, and gave me the most beautiful sky I’ve ever seen! What a great way to end the trip! Doesn't this place look like a pirate's cove too?

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  1. ★

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  2. SALTZ4 [deleted] (15 months ago | reply)

    great shot!

  3. jazzpics (15 months ago | reply)

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  4. TravelsThruTheUniverse (15 months ago | reply)

    Wow! Verrrry nice :-)

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  6. -迷- (15 months ago | reply)

    wow！god！！！

  7. Francisco Curbelo Rodríguez (15 months ago | reply)

    Excelente composición.
    Very nice.
    Ciao.

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    Nominated

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  10. Mirrored-Images (15 months ago | reply)

    Beautiful, lovely colours, the sky is awesome and what an amazing location. No sign of Johnny Depp?!

  11. Mark Schwall (15 months ago | reply)

    Absolutely beautiful image!

  12. Dacoanva (15 months ago | reply)

    Amazing colors!

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  14. lovelivedream_ (15 months ago | reply)

    Wow this is so beautiful!

  15. Oilfighter (15 months ago | reply)


    LOL, no, he scares me

  16. Sai Achanta (15 months ago | reply)

    fantastic

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  18. MeganSpooner (15 months ago | reply)

    Nominated

  19. the 4 headed lion (15 months ago | reply)

    a dream!

  20. .gustavo león. (15 months ago | reply)

    reflect 4U invite

  21. photomartial (15 months ago | reply)

    Magnifique

  22. BamaWester (15 months ago | reply)

    I'm glad you waited it out because this is incredible. Instant fave.

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  23. Belhaven2011 (15 months ago | reply)

    Very nice shot

  24. eriagn (15 months ago | reply)

    Nominated

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  25. eriagn (15 months ago | reply)

    Simply stunning and atmospheric. Congratulations.

  26. rhwheeler (15 months ago | reply)

    dude, killer shot of a special place. thanks.

  27. dux_carvajal (15 months ago | reply)

    Those are some pretty amazing colors mate. The journey to get the shot was definitely well worth it! Arrr! :p

  28. StephenReed (15 months ago | reply)

    Unbelievable! Amazing!!

  29. palnick (15 months ago | reply)

    Simply Perfect!!

  30. Bowman66 (15 months ago | reply)

    Spectacular shot.....awesome colors!!!

  31. Paulos75 (15 months ago | reply)

    Stunning shot!

  32. justinkrugerpark (14 months ago | reply)

    Beautiful contrasts and colours, not to mention stunning scenery.

  33. shinytreats (14 months ago | reply)

    Wow fantastic photograph, well worth the wait.

  34. alexat_uk (13 months ago | reply)

    This is also quite exceptional

  35. BlueisCoool (13 months ago | reply)

    Very nice capture - congrats!

  36. J.Wood (13 months ago | reply)

    Stunning work... Best shot I've seen from Mcway

  37. Paula1619 (13 months ago | reply)

    Wonderful! Just gorgeous.

  38. tourtrophy (13 months ago | reply)

    I saw Greg Aiello of the TV show Motion in Livewell Channel climb down to the beach and get below McWay Fall.

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  42. montsefernandez (12 months ago | reply)

    Vista en


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    EXcellent !!!
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  46. Sorcha Ní Conchubhair (12 months ago | reply)

    Excellent image. Wonderfully composed. Well done. I look forward to seeing more of your work soon. Kind Regards, Sorcha

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  47. nonafosiles (12 months ago | reply)

    Realmente sensacional. Una maravillosamarina. Bien vista y trabajada.


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    One of the best I've seen from here, awesome!



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  49. escribirconlacabeza (12 months ago | reply)

    Preciosa marina. Luces y tonalidades son extraordinarias.
    Un saludo.



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  51. Tom ♠ (12 months ago | reply)

    Wow, sublime, outstanding

  52. AnitaBurke1 (12 months ago | reply)

    Lovely comp and color! Love it!

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  57. veronica p88 (12 months ago | reply)

    The colors are spectacular! Glad that the fog moved so you could get this shot :)

  58. classymis (12 months ago | reply)

    Wow...very surreal

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