Santa Monica Sundown~! / ( Leaving for vacation! ) by kimariehere
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Hello all!!!
Leaving for vacation soon for a few weeks in lower western Michagan where my Mom lives ( going this time without the girls though...:O( - they are going beach camping with thier Dad ) ...
SO will miss them terribly but want to focus on a special time with my Mom as it is her upcomming 70th B-day in a few weeks !
So won't be around for a while after this, but
wanted to leave you with one I took last Sunday off the Santa Monica pier. I was drawn to that big beautiful sandcastle, warm setting sun ,waves and kids playing in the waves... a real southern California Summertime beachy feel!!!
By the way that beautiful Sand castle in the right corner was built gingerly by a very old & determined man = he was so into playful like with it like a kid !. I watched him for a little while before shooting this then he stood back distracted by lifegaurd who seemed to like his castle . And so I shot this scene here...( I have always REALLY admired people who can keep the child alive and imagination soaring !!!)
All captured off the Santa Monica pier this past Sunday on a family outing. Tried to get a good capture of the mood I experianced that evening with only the 10 minutes to play around with my cam kneeling down on the wooden pier. Had my 3 impatient girls calling and tugging on me to stop taking pictures and go on rides lol ..."COMonnn MOM!!!"....LOL
Always is a constant thing for me :
the whole thing of being torn between my family and my photoshoots, but I do try my best to put my girls first! a bit more challenging though when a beautiful beach scene is calling with the sound of nearby gulls and surf crashing.... "Nooooo, hey come ov'r HERE"!, the waves seems to say!!! " ;O)
Well need to start packing here pretty soon ..
thanks for all your time and comments~!!
Love to you all!!!
((( BIG HUGS!!! )))
~ Kimmers ! ♥ :O)
Comments (157)
Hendesse
Gorgeous colors, light and mood. Excellent shot of this magical moment. A pleasure to look at!
romanceworks
WoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooW!! I really LOVE this picture. The warm golden tones, the people playing in the surf, and that spectacular sandcastle! Time and waves will wash it away, but you have captured it forever. So wonderful.:o) Have a grand time with your mom in Michigan. So great you will have some alone time with her. Hugs - CC
pixels29
beautiful scene and light !
amota99517
What an awesome shot! This almost looks like a painting. The colors are magnificent. Have fun at your mom's place.
Meowgli
very engaging and peaceful compo, love the castle and reflected golden tones especially - very nice and enjoy your travels!
DennisReed
Exquisite capture Kimmers! Truly Magical setting! Bravo!
GBCalls
Beautiful! Excellent, enjoy your trip.
geoegress
On golden waves :) Nice shot- Welcome back to MI Kim from Hastings :)
BessieB
Superb shot, fantastic as always , have a great time with your mum xx
mtc
True that it's a very nice sand castle and also this is a wonderful picture with both light and colors very remarkable. I wish you nice days near your mother and a happy birthday to her!
bkhook
'Absolutely gorgeous shot! Have a wonderful visit with your mom.
wingnut55
a glittering shot, have a safe journey.
bpclarke
This has to be one of the best sunset pix I've seen in a long time. The composition and the sandcastle are what make this magnificent. Splendid colors. Bunny PS Have a great vacation!
witch_1612
Wonderful Work!!!!
marybelgium
beautiful !
louly
Who needs to leave on vacation when they have Santa Monica close by? hehe So beautiful and such light! And I love the castle :) Gorgeous capture!
taurus
Absolutely stunning image, perfect in every way. Happy vacation & have a great time.
novelist
You are an amazing photographer. This is fabulous and I agree with you it's important to stay playful forever. Wow!
PD154
Beautiful shot and post work Kim, love that golden glow, well done!
Syltermermaid
Ohhh wow, that is a wonderful view!!! You live on a wonderful place that you can see something like this!!! Marvelous captured!! Hugs Ute
mbz2662
Gorgeous Kim! Makes me want to go to the beach. I haven't made it there yet this year :( Have a great vacation , see ya when you return :)
lemonjim
hard to beat a sight like that! can't wait to see the michigan photos
Bossie_Boots
This is incredible wow just breathtaking fantastic capture and have a wonderful vacation hugs lou x
Mad-Mike
Wish you the best Kimmy!!! and awww yeah i know it is sad when separated from our kids!!! I wish your mom a happy birthday and you a fun time! Wonderful sunset by the way! great photo! :-) and what a cool sand castle!!!
Richardphotos
have a wonderful trip and take your camera!!beautiful capture and such a surreal color
MagikUnicorn
WOWZER, Lovely sand castle and SCENIC STUNNER
EweSaidIt
So many brilliant pictures! You are relentless.
ledwolorz
A magnificent image.
timtripp
exquisite!
babuci
Fantastic golden glow on the wet sand. That castle look cool too. Have a good time on your vacation.