It's been a busy couple of weeks for us.
We have been busy making our way up the state of California.
Man this is one long state and we aren't even half way up the state.
But with relaxing views like this, we have been enjoying it every step of the way.
We are parked in Lompoc, CA right now and sad to say there is no ocean view.
So we jump in our truck and find the closest beach to Lompoc,
which is Jalama Beach.
This beach did not disappoint.
I can't think of a better way to spend the day than
walking the beach collecting shells and trying to get photo's of Birds.
Look at this guy. It took me awhile to grab a shot of him.
I tried to look up what kind of bird this fella is and I came up with a Whimbrel.
He sure is fun to watch as he buries that beak into the sand looking for food.
Look at this guy. It took me awhile to grab a shot of him.
I tried to look up what kind of bird this fella is and I came up with a Whimbrel.
He sure is fun to watch as he buries that beak into the sand looking for food.
Then at the end of the day stopping at the beach cafe and grabbing a burger.
Life is simply sweet my friends.
Life is simply sweet my friends.
This week over at Song-ography the song is
Led Zeppelin's song,
"STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN"
"STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN"
A bit of a stretch but I have to say this was pretty heavenly.
Now only if they had a stairway here.
Now only if they had a stairway here.
Linking up with
SONG-OGRAPHY
I also wanted to play with
OUR BEAUTIFUL WORLD
There theme this week is
Black & White
So I am sharing a couple of my images Changed to B&W
I also wanted to play with
OUR BEAUTIFUL WORLD
There theme this week is
Black & White
So I am sharing a couple of my images Changed to B&W
Thanks so much for stopping by,
I do hope your week is off to a great start.
HUGS~
I do hope your week is off to a great start.
HUGS~
37 comments:
So glad to see you posting again, Linda! I know with all the wonderful things you see it is hard to sit at a computer. I love hunting for shells and watching the sea birds as well...that would be an ideal heaven!Wonderful journey my friend! Happy Tuesday!
Such a beautiful collection of pretty photos Linda! Love all the pretty photos! Just spent he weekend in sunny LA :)
What a wonderful place you are staying in, looks like paradise, and such fantastic birds and shells. Thanks for sharing the lovely photos. Have fun, hugs, Valerie
Hello Linda!:) You've got some lovely beach captures here.It must feel good after sitting so long to get out and walk along the shore.Great sighting of the Whimbrel, or Curlew! I have never seen one, but would like to. Nice colletion of shells you found, and I love your sunset capture,.. what a nice end to the day.:)
Hugs.:)
Hi Linda, wonderful Photos have you here for us! what a beautiful landscape! The burger looks delicious!
And the black/white photos are fantastic!Thanks for sharing with us at "OBW"
Those shells are amazing. How awesome to drive up the CA coast.
Wonderful photos, it must be a very beautiful place to spend time. I really love the black and white shots too.
Loving the photos!! Just gorgeous!! And we are heading to the coast next week!! The kids have no idea! They know we are going somewhere ... but not where!! LOL!!!!!
oh, i loved the pastel, dreamy beach views! wow! soak it in for all of us land-locked folks!
Isn't my state beautiful, gorgeous all the way up. I had the pleasure of living there and enjoying it for 40 years and I still call that state home. Your images are breathtaking.
That looks like such a wonderful way to spend a day Linda!! Love all those beautiful shells!
xo Catherine
I so want your life (and your burger!) ... sigh.... It's sounds wonderful and I'm so glad I can see your travels through your lens ... Wonderful photos Linda ... Thanks so much for playing along with us too at OBW ... Have a lovely week
Beautiful - are you driving north and eventually coming to Oregon?
Beautiful shots Linda. Lots of heavenly places to see, some require stairways and some just require looking up.
I'm not sure if I mentioned already.. we are headed to the Central California coast in April... I can't wait! We'll fly into San Fransisco and drive south through Big Sur.
Keep the suggestions coming as you have them.. we will mostly be visiting as California Coast newbies. :)
Beautiful shots, Linda. I love the assortment of shells!
All so lovely, Linda. The sunset photo is absolutely amazing... great shot of that bird... but the burger and fries... TOPS!!!!!!!
I haven't eaten all day, so that burger made me drool. What a great life y'all have. The beach scenes are fantastic with all the birds and pretty shells.
Linda your blog is always a wonderful moment to relax and enjoy. I wish I could be there on the beach; and that burger looks fab too:). I always enjoy having a peek into your life, Your photos are fabulous!
Have a wonderful week!
XX
Linda, these photographs are absolutely gorgeous!
Enjoy your stay in California, my friend. xo.
How pretty. Your photos are beautiful. You have a great eye.
Oh wow, Linda, this is a stunning post! I always love the water, ahhh... relaxing! That burger sure doesn't help though, LOL! Shake Shack is here in Vegas and I can't stop eating, now I want another one tonight!
Your photos are so beautiful and peaceful looking, gorgeous!
Linda, Your photos are so crisp and inviting. What fabulous conch shells you collected. The gull in flight and its shadow are perfectly captured. I'm enjoying your trip up through CA. (We might travel there in April/May to get out of the snow.)
Sounds like a sweet life indeed! Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures my friend!
Stunning photos. Looks like you are having a wonderful time, enjoy.
After looking at all your beautiful photos, its for sure life is sweet for you my friend!! Such peaceful beauty is a real treat, and good food to top it off!! Love the shot of the horse too :) Be safe!!
Oh, man! I am SO jealous! This makes me so homesick and so nostalgic! Wow, your photos are gorgeous! They take me right there, my friend. I can see it all in my mind! Love, love!
Sure looks like heaven to me. One person's "stretch" is another person's "creativity" my friend. Thanks for linking up to Song-ography.
I wish I lived closer to the beach, I love going there no matter the weather there is something so alive about it
mollyxxx
OMGosh the beach and bird photos are Fantastic and the horse is Amazing!
Beautiful black and white photos, thanks so much Linda for sharing them with OBW
Slow and easy that would be the way to travel through California! Lovely black and whites!
You make me long to see the beach up close and personal again. Absolutely beautiful! And so relaxing and peaceful. TFS!
Oh my goodness...the beach and the seashells are awesome. What a beautiful place to spend time and take photos! Hugs!
Lovely shell shots! Wow, now that's one big but yummy looking hamburger! Lol :-)
I can feel the sand beneath my feet and the sea breeze in my face when I look at your pictures. I love shelling. It's always exciting to find all the cool treasures the sea has given up. Wonderful photos Linda. :-)
All of these photos are wonderful, thanks for sharing :)
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