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Monterey Bay at sunet. The lights of Monterey twinkling in the background.

Sunset on the beach at Monterey Bay with an evening view of Monterey in the background. The water was really cold and unfortunately I didn't feel like getting wet in my clothes dressed to go out for dinner. So I had to continually set my tripod and try to get a shot or two.... and then run for it as the next waves pounded in. What a hassle and I must have looked a very amusing sight to any onlookers. Next time I'm just getting wet and the family will have to just wait for me to change before we go to dinner.

A surfing couple walks alone down the beach. The surf was actually pretty esgood for pismo beach this weekend with some good sized waves from the weather, so I could only imagine what was going through their minds as they walked along scanning the waves out in the distance. I was content to just relax and take this shot as I made my own way down the beach just taking in the beautiful weather and scenery.

After a late walk on the beach i decided to experiment with my new d7000 nikon. My tripod is set on a raised walkway about 1/4 mile from the pier. This is a normal jpeg, 30 sec time exposure set for shutter release. Still need lots of practice with these and believe they could be much better images if I made some careful adjustments. I thought it would be nice to post this for some feedback from those of you with long exposure experience. Your feedback would be much appreciated. I will try to continue to post my future ventures with these night shots to chronicle my progress.
Thanks for viewing.

Pismo Beach at the pier at sunset. What a terrific evening this was. The wind was maybe 5, and in the upper 40's. Only wish the cloud cover had held in a bit longer and this may have been truly been much more colorful.