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A quiet and peaceful winter evening at McWay Falls at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park along the Big Sur (central California) coast. While the small cove remained it's characteristic bright aqua, the setting sun brought out very subtle color in the sky and ocean nearby.

Big Sur is a sparsely populated region of the Central Coast of California where the Santa Lucia Mountains rise abruptly from the Pacific Ocean, providing grand vistas along the coastline. Big Sur's relative isolation and natural beauty attracts writers and artists, however Big Sur remains sparsely populated. The mountainous terrain, environmental restrictions imposed, and lack of property available for development have kept Big Sur relatively unspoiled. The section of Highway 1 running through Big Sur is widely considered as one of the most scenic driving routes in the United States, if not the world. Numerous state parks and public lands are found in Big Sur, including Carmel River State Beach, Point Lobos...

PLEASE NOTE: THE "FINE ART AMERICA" LETTERING SEEN ON THE SCREEN EXISTS ONLY TO PREVENT ONLINE THEFT AND WILL NOT APPEAR ON THE FINAL PRINT. My first forays in photography began with the creation of black and white prints from film negatives in my high school darkroom. I put photography on hold for a number of years during my science education in college and professional school. But eventually I emerged from my intensive professional training and discovered the new equipment and the digital darkroom, and I love the freedom and creativity they afford. I am personally drawn to striking images with depth and textural qualities, and I attempt to bring these characteristics to my own work. Overall, I strive for the images that I...