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    Home » Journal

    On The Beach

    May 19, 2013 by Kankana Saxena

    I am a Piscean, which is perhaps why a day on the beach is one of the happiest for me. The sound of waves crashing the rock, feel of the granular sand, that distinct salt-water smell and cool winds always uplift my mood. Few days back, we went for a drive to 17- Mile Drive. As the name suggests, it’s a 17-miles/ 27 kilometers long scenic road through Pacific Grove with multiple viewpoints. It was not a breath-taking experience but quite a pleasing one, especially on a sunny day.

    Showering you today with some of the snapshots I captured that day.

     

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    This little squirrel was quite a model. This little buddy was striking a pose for every one, moving from left to right (not kidding!)  and didn't move even when I went closer. For a second, I was doubtful it is was even for real. Wish I had carried my zoom lens for a much closer snapshot.

     

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    That tree! How spooky does it look? There were many such trees of weird shape and lovely texture in this spot called 'Ghost Trees'

     

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    1. nipponnin

      May 20, 2013 at 2:26 pm

      Awesome! You're truly gifted photographer. I enjoyed this post very much.

    2. Archana

      May 20, 2013 at 2:18 pm

      Beautiful scenic pictures! The first pic is especially breathtaking!

    3. Eva | A in C

      May 20, 2013 at 12:23 pm

      It looks so beautiful, Kankana. What a lovely and relaxing trip. I especially love the photo of the pink flowers, just stunning!

    4. Soma Chowdhury

      May 20, 2013 at 12:20 pm

      Wow! Kakana...absolutely beautiful pictures. Summer is playing hide n seek with us here in DC but glad to see that you are getting it there.

    5. Lail | With A Spin

      May 20, 2013 at 11:31 am

      Did this drive about 6 years ago. Beautiful place, breathtaking photography.

    6. wok with ray

      May 20, 2013 at 10:57 am

      The shot of the tree by the cliff is amazing and breathtaking! Okay, Mr. Squirrel is amazing too. 🙂 Have a great week, Kankana! 🙂

    7. dixya

      May 20, 2013 at 9:21 am

      what a beautiful place 🙂 I wish I lived closer to water

    8. Radhika Vasanth

      May 20, 2013 at 6:49 am

      The drive might not have been breathtaking but your pictures are. It looks serene. I might want those waves to wet my legs .

    9. Mallika

      May 20, 2013 at 5:00 am

      Breath taking clicks Kankana. You rock with your camera!

    10. Rosa

      May 20, 2013 at 2:06 am

      Beautiful clicks! Thanks ever so much for sharing them with us.

      Cheers,

      Rosa

    11. Lizzy (Good Things)

      May 20, 2013 at 12:34 am

      Wow, I would love a walk along that beach right now!

    12. kulsum@journeykitche

      May 20, 2013 at 12:22 am

      iy=t sure looks breathtaking!

    13. nisha

      May 19, 2013 at 11:57 pm

      that first pic is like one out of a calendar or something..like the ones you see in a spa..sooo serene and calm and light 🙂

    14. Eha

      May 19, 2013 at 11:38 pm

      Fantastic photos of a scenic area! Thank you for sharing such beauty with us 🙂 !

    15. sulagna

      May 19, 2013 at 10:46 pm

      the cliff wala shot with the bhuture tree is so brilliant Kankana..

    16. Laura (Tutti Dolci)

      May 19, 2013 at 10:29 pm

      Stunning, I love 17 Mile Drive! I grew up on the Monterey Peninsula - your photos make me miss it so!

    17. Hari Chandana

      May 19, 2013 at 10:27 pm

      Wowwwww... Awesome photography Kankana.. Great job 😀

    18. Asha@FSK

      May 19, 2013 at 9:34 pm

      Beautiful photos kankana! I love the second one!

    19. Sudeshna

      May 19, 2013 at 7:29 pm

      Last year we went for the LA to SFO and back trip on CA1. It was so amazing, your photos reminded me of the trip. And, of course once again wonderful photo, Kankana.

    20. Reem

      May 19, 2013 at 7:25 pm

      Beautiful. ..
      These pics just took my breath away.
      Gorgeous

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