Tag Archives: Sea Stacks

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Peggy Berryhill was traveling along the coast when she saw this beautiful sight at Elk - the iconic, much photographed sea stacks.

And out over the Pacific Ocean, sunbeams pierced the fog.

We are more likely to see sun rays, also called God's rays, from storm clouds but no such luck. Storms are staying way to our north bringing foggy right along the coast and mild sunny weather elsewhere. If you are suffering from the intense cold in many parts of the country, the Mendonoma coast could be the perfect antidote!

Thanks to Peggy for allowing me to share her photos with you here.

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Driving on Highway One is quite an experience. When you reach Elk, this beautiful sight is revealed. Charlie Ivor recently photographed this special spot.

Sea stacks are formed when parts of the headlands break off due to the force of the ocean waves. Larger sea stacks can provide important nesting spots for seabirds.

In the photos below, taken by Michael Beattie two years ago, a pair of Canada Geese used a sea stack off the Point Arena/Stornetta Lands to nest on. It was pretty exciting when the chicks needed to fledge from such a great height!

Thanks to Charlie and Michael for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

The weather is delightful, with abundant sunshine!

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Anne Mary Schaefer knows a beautiful setting when she sees one. She recently photographed the sea stacks off of Elk, one of the most photographed spots on the coast. I always marvel at this sight when driving by.

Anne Mary has a talent for capturing the magic light. and I thank her for allowing me to share this photo with you here. Anne Mary is also a talented pet photographer. Here is her website: http://www.pawpawrazzipetphotography.com/

It is hot, hot, hot here on the coast today. Someone must have left the heater on! We are not used to such hot weather here, where the Pacific Ocean usually has a cooling effect. As I post this at 1 pm, it is 96 degrees at our place in Anchor Bay. 96 is the highest it has been since we moved here over 21 years ago. We are obviously going to break that not-so-fun record. Bring back our fog!!!

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Yesterday Carolyn André photographed these Sea Stacks near Elk off the Mendocino Coast. Sea Stacks used to be a part of the cliffs or headlands. Waves and wind erode the softer parts of the rock leaving the harder, more resistant rock behind. You can say they are created by Mother Nature - and she does such beautiful work! I thank Carolyn for this lovely photo and I post it here in honor of her friend, Daphne.