We've had early storms, thank goodness, and once they clear, they bring the chance for beautiful sunsets.
The first was taken by Peter Cracknell, the middle one by Richard Hansen and the last one by Cathleen Crosby. All from different vantage points and all so lovely. I thank them for allowing me to share their photos with you here.
I was astonished at this morning's sunrise. The sky was tinted in mauves and pinks, and the Pacific Ocean appeared purple. I needed to change the lens on my camera to get a photo, but by the time I did so the unusual colors were gone. Not to fear - Richard Hansen to the rescue.
Isn't it beautiful? Sunrises like this special one are gifts for waking up early!
Thanks to Richard for allowing me to share his photo with you here.
It's the kind of day to step back from the bluffs, as big waves are hitting the Mendonoma Coast. Richard Hansen is fortunate to live where he can view Castle Rock, one of our many offshore rocks. This is what he photographed this morning.
You can see the mist from the crashing waves is drifting through the air. We have no fog today and it's downright warm.
Thanks to Richard for allowing me to share his photo with you here.
Rarer than a green flash, a Sun Pillar appeared on January 24th and several coastal residents got a photo of the phenomenon. Richard Hansen took the first photo photo - a spectacular Sun Pillar.
And Jan Jewell got this beautiful photo the same evening.
A Sun Pillar occurs when light from the sun is reflected off thin ice crystal clouds high in the atmosphere in a spot or band pattern vertically above the setting sun,an amazing event to experience.
Thanks to Richard and Jan for allowing me to share their photos with you here. To see my only photo of a Sun Pillar, also called a Sun Dog, here is the link:
http://www.mendonomasightings.com/2013/12/31/a-beautiful-sun-pillar-appeared-at-sunset/
Richard Hansen took this photo of a Monster wave attacking - or about to hug - Castle Rock, which is off of Gualala. Can you see the monster?
Thanks to Richard for allowing me to share his unique photo with you here.