Thursday, November 8, 2012

SkyWatching: Huntington Beach Pier

I went down to the Huntington Beach pier earlier this week to take some photos of my son and my nephew surfing. It was a great day... unseasonably warm, light Santa Ana winds, and so clear it looked like you could take a short swim out to Catalina Island!  The boys said they would be surfing in front of lifeguard tower #5. Unfortunately, a side current pushed them down the beach, so I never did get any photos of them. But no worries... you can always find stuff to photograph at the beach!
Ruby's restaurant at the end of the pier.
Ruby's version 2:  Added a layer that included the big moon. Not very realistic but kind of fun!
Lone surfer watching the sun set.
Sunset Surfer with Catalina Island clear as a bell in the background!
Linking to Skywatch Friday. Click on the link to check out great skies from around the world!  Have a great weekend!
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28 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 8, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    Having spent plenty of beach time from Trestles to Huntington I have to say BRAVO! I like the second Ruby's shot with the moon added and the surfer looking out to the sunset is very "Endless Summer" style.
    We the people of Southern California are pretty darned lucky just to be witness to this kind of beauty on any given day.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 8, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    OH, what fabulous shots - I do love the silhouettes! And that bird - is it photobombing your shots?

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  3. LOLfromPasaNovember 9, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    Huntington is a favorite place of mine. Beautiful collection to view. Especially like the loan surfer shot.

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  4. LizNovember 9, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    Wonderful shots. Happy sky watching.

    Double Rainbow

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  5. From The HeartNovember 9, 2012 at 1:51 AM

    All the pictures are great...the surfer with the sunset...amazing!
    And the one with the sun added!

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  6. eileeninmdNovember 9, 2012 at 2:01 AM

    These are great shots, Love the scene with the pier and Ruby's and the surfers. Thanks for sharing, happy skywatching!

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  7. SerlineNovember 9, 2012 at 4:00 AM

    AWesome edits and beautifully captured shots!

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  8. The Artful DivaNovember 9, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    Your photo edits are great. The Naples Pier (where I live) looks similar to yours.

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  9. TexWisGirlNovember 9, 2012 at 6:00 AM

    i loved ruby's! reminded me of my nonagon house!

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  10. AndreaNovember 9, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    They are all spectacularly taken, except maybe for the PS shot! Where are you staying when you shot the whole structure, you seem to be in the water!

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  11. AlNovember 9, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    What a great day at the beach - I really love that first shot with the bright sky behind it.

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  12. Maurizio RiccioNovember 9, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    Very nice artistic treatment. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Furry BottomsNovember 9, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    Huntington Beach Life Tower #5, oh my. Lots lots lots of memories of that place. Not me personally, but I know that a lot of kids would go there in the middle of the night and do... adult stuff. That used to be THE spot. I don't know if it still is now, but it was 20 years maybe 30 years ago. I'm shaking my head at how old I'm getting. Those are wonderful pictures. I miss that beach!

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  14. BarbNovember 9, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    Yeah, who needs grandkids to entertain you when you have camera in hand, lol. Great shots, very retro looking. I used to live in Huntington Beach and often walked that pier.

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  15. KarenNovember 9, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    Terrific shots! I like your editied one!

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  16. Gail DixonNovember 9, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    Whoa, Nellie! These shots are fantastic and your edits are so fun. The colors, compositions, and edits make this a great post, filled with interest. Love!

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  17. Lap Dog KnitsNovember 9, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    super nice photos....
    the lone surfer is my favorite - photos should make you wonder about the story they hold - that one makes me wonder of his thoughts out there, drifting currents, lapping water over the board, breeze, distant sounds of life from shore - his mind was most likely far from all of that and waiting on the perfect swell to show itself

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  18. AnonymousNovember 9, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Oh I just love the one where you added the moon!!!! Picture post card perfect!!

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  19. Sylvia KNovember 9, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    What gorgeous, colorful skies and superb captures for the day! Now that is the perfect way to end a day -- any day!! Thanks for sharing the beauty!! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  20. Inger-MNovember 9, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    Great series of shots; I love the first one!

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  21. KimNovember 9, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    Very nice captures! I grew up nearby, so enjoy seeing shots of the new pier and Ruby's (which didn't exist when I was a teen).
    Happy SWF!
    -Kim

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  22. SandyCarlsonNovember 9, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    These are utterly amazing!

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  23. IreneNovember 10, 2012 at 3:29 AM

    Stunning shot .... tha last one is my favorite. The colors are awesome!

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  24. LinneaNovember 10, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    What a great place to do some skywatching and photography...

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  25. JudyNovember 11, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    I love the sunset colours reflected on the water!!
    And that first photo of your granddaughter should go on the wall! Her expression is priceless!!!

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  26. Susie of ArabiaNovember 11, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    Wow - a stunning series of sunset beach shots. My fave is the very first one of Ruby's - it's picture perfect!

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  27. LizaNovember 11, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    beautiful shots. I specially love the brilliant colors. the first and the last shot truly stands out.

    Lui of Unfiltered Musings

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  28. LizNovember 24, 2012 at 3:58 AM

    Absolutely brilliant shots!! If I ever get back to the USA, I'd love to visit Huntington Beach and walk the pier!

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