The Lone Cypress by danapommet
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Between Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach, California, there is a scenic road called the “17 Mile Drive”. It runs along the California coastline facing the Pacific Ocean, passing grand estates and golf courses. I’m a mathematician and can’t help checking other people’s math so the actual length of the 17 mile drive is a little less than 10 miles. The fee to drive along this section of road, in now approaching $10. Well worth the fee since you eventually end up in beautiful Carmel, California.
My favorite spot, along the drice, is at the Lone Cypress. This Monterey Cypress stands alone between the road and the Pacific Ocean, bent and shaped by the constant winds coming off the ocean. Photo taken in the early 1980s, with a hand held film camera and recently scanned.
Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous comments.
Dana
Comments (22)
Sea_Dog
Great shot, Dana. I was just in Monterey this last weekend and it was beautiful as always.
Erestorfan
Oh, a place I have ALWAYS wanted to see!! Hmm...so the 17 Mile Drive is a bit under 10...makes me wonder about the 13 Mile Woods in northern NH now! LOL...maybe we'll have to check it out again when we go camping in September!
bkhook
Beautiful capture. When I first moved to the great Pacific Northwest approx. 26 years ago, we had a 24 ft. travel trailer in tow and did the coast road from Moro Bay up through Carmel and on to San Jose I believe then crossed over to I-5. Absolutely breathtaking views but I don't think I was ever so scared driving the longest "10" miles in my life. Someday maybe I'll returns sans the travel trailer to really enjoy it. Thanks for sharing.
alessimarco
Beautiful shot of what I agree is the prettiest point along this wonderful drive!
Faemike55
Wonderful shot! makes me think that 3 Mile Island may not have been 3 miles? maybe it was 1 and 3/4 miles....
beachzz
This iconic tree has been there for SO long. I love that drive, just made it not too long ago!!
goodoleboy
OMG, I was there during my first honeymoon, many, many decades ago! Outstanding clarity, texture and lighting to bring out the rough and raw cragginess of it all, Dana!
jocko500
wow this is super cool shot
MrsRatbag
I love that drive, and this tree; last time I was there people had herds of deer grazing in the iceplant and ivy growing in their front yards! Beautiful capture!
whaleman
I love the misty feel of this shot! It is also reminiscent of a Japanese image with their bonsai effects. I see they have done a lot of work to assure the survival of this tree.
bmac62
Classic. What will happen when that old tree finally is no more? Hopefully, it will outlive us all:)
flavia49
beautiful!!
DAVER2112
Superb composition!! What a great shot. :)
Flint_Hawk
Marvelous capture!
jmb007
belle photo!
adrie
Beautiful view and landscape capture.
jendellas
If this pic was taken early 80's, I wonder what the tree is like now? Beautiful capture!!!
MagikUnicorn
WOWW SUPERB :)
tennesseecowgirl
Classic beauty, I have been by here myself... thanks for sharing this one..
psyoshida
It's such a gorgeous tree set on a throne overlooking the pacific. Fantastic shot.
wysiwig
I have never seen this tree. The only time I visited the place I was on a motorcycle and they wouldn't let me in. The Pacific Grove is much nicer. So many trees and all for free. Beautiful, classic shot. Maybe I'll stop by on my trip this summer.
kbrog
Wonderful capture! It is a beautiful sight to see. :)