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)
Khrysby
Très belle photo. Belles couleurs ! En englise ;-) : Very good picture with nice colors !
zoren
a lovely shot at such a golden time...
2Loose2Trek
Have a wonderful time with your mother and the birthday celebration. This is a fantastic beach photo Kimmers ... remarkable work. :-)
goodoleboy
This shot was taken well after Veronica played her harmonica at the pier in Santa Monica. Simply awesome capture, Kimmie! The golden effects in the diaphanous sky and ocean reflections and textures are mind boggling! I just do not have the adequate words to describe the beauty I see before me. I wish again I was back in Michigan, down on the farm. Have a nice trip.
DanB-Creations
Superb photo! 5/5
npauling
A beautiful capture and it would have been hard to leave that light. I hope you take your camera while you are visiting your Mom. Have a lovely time, your Mom will love having you on your own.
dbrv6
Wonderful and golden capture. Love the POV with the sand castle there! Enjoy your vacation and Happy B-day to your Mom and hope your girls enjoy camping.
cmolsen2002
Everything about this shot is golden! The colours and details are spectacular! Have a lovely time with your mum!
tizjezzme
This is one awesome shot Kimmers, my goodness, just look at that. Wow .. i can't stop looking!!!! It's SOO BEAUTIFUL! Castle and all. You have yourself a fabulous trip and visit with Mom .. goll, how special. :)
sharky_
Beautiful capture in a golden sunset at the beach. Have a safe vacation. Aloha
bebert
SPLENDID SHOT AND LIGHT !!!
Ultranova
Great shot, great eye
dragonmuse
Gorgeous shot. Have a nice time with your mom :)
kenwas
Beautiful shot KM and enjoy the trip!
JeffG7BRJ
Now thats what I call a 'Golden Pond'(pun intended). All men are like that Kim, we never grow up, I would do the same as this chap with my grandkids. My castle wouldn't be as good as this though. Lol. I can't run but I still kick a ball with the three year old, neighbour's son. If it goes to wide for me he runs and gets it. At first I thought "she's leaving this to go on holiday?", then I read you were visiting your mom, "Happy Birthday" Kims mom. Superb capture Kim, beautiful golden tones from top to bottom, a perfect setting sun and a perfect scene. Bravo!!!!!
claude19
GREAT sunrise, with splendid movements of the sea ! Almost a symbol of your existence!!! SUPERB composition !!!
soffy
Fantastic view and shot,excellent****:)
giareg Online Now!
California.....love...it!!
Mousson
WOW I admire your great artistic sense congratulations!!
Chaosphoto
Love the gold and the format Kimarie :). Reminds me of one I took in Rio but I think it may be on a slide.
durleybeachbum
Gorgeous pic!
helanker
What a PERFECT capture. The most wonderful colors indeed. I LOVE IT!!!!!
Amosicho
Fantastic capture!!!
RodolfoCiminelli
A wonderful and impressive photo, have a great beauty my friend....!!! I like the beautiful warm colors.....!!!!
redheadgrrl
Hi Kimmers, this is a lovely photo - taken with such thought and with such beauty. I actually was at the Santa Monica pier only a few months ago, when I was visiting LA. I was a finalist for a literary award and it was my first time in CA ever. (I'm Swedish, living in Sweden.) My friend and I stayed at Redondo Beach, in the marina, and it was magical with the sealions barking and beautiful weather. I din't win the award, but seeing Hollywood, Long Beach, etc., was prize enough for me! Have a wonderful vacation and also say happy birthday to your mom! Gun aka redheadgrrl
erlandpil
Terrific photo, great composition and colors! Agree erland
DarkStormCrow
Excellent!
Thelby
Golden Moments, this is Exquisite Kim!!! Have a Wonderful time and bring back mucho fotos!!!
hotracer2
Beautiful lighting and colors:):):)
DefKisum
Awesome capture Kimmers!!!! :o)