Photography

Rooting for sea lion pups — long may they frolic

Beach Life, DG Creations, Hermosa Beach, Photography, Redondo Beach, Surf N Pixels

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It’s been a tough season for sea lion pups, and I’ve been seeing more of them beached for rest, sun or recuperation. I spotted this guy near an obviously dead sea lion on my run late this afternoon and feared the worst …

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Only to see him rouse himself and head for the water

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Wriggling in the sun before he dove in the ocean

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Further down the sand I spotted this sleeping beauty under the Hermosa pier, very near where I spotted a resting pup this morning. I hope his mother brings him food soon.

 

Beautiful ruins in the high desert: Pecos National Historical Park

DG Creations, New Mexico, Photography, Surf N Pixels

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Not much survives from the Pecos Pueblo in New Mexico aside from some mission ruins and kivas, underground spots where ceremonies and rituals were performed.

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One of the kivas from below

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Mountain view

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Evocative message — one man’s trash is an archeologist’s treasure

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People were shorter then — these doorways are quite low

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Mission ruin against the beautiful blue sky

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Fun facts: Actress Greer Garson and her oilman husband donated land from their Forked Lightning Ranch for the creation of the Pecos National Monument in 1965, which was later expanded to the Pecos National Historical Park. Jane Fonda now owns the Forked Lightning Ranch, which is apparently on the market for $19.5 million.