Fall Sunset at Abalone Cove

Abalone Cove, 26 Oct 2012 (iPhone photo by Ian B.)

Our son drove along the PV Drive South last Friday and captured the sunset.

Crossing 2 ...

... at the inlet at Abalone - the hard way. She made it just fine.

"Walking in Sunshine" ... "Happy Together"

On the palisade above Abalone Cove, before the dried grass and plants were mowed down.

Theme Day: Bright Colors

The LA County lifeguard stations, like this one in Palos Verdes at Abalone Cove, are decked out in "Summer of Color", panels painted by the children of Los Angeles.

The 1st day of every month is City Daily Photo community's Theme Day. Click here to view thumbnails for all participants.

SkyWatch from Abalone Cove

Between the ocean and the sky (much better than between a rock and a hardplace) - 26 June 2010

PV has been mostly in fog (or the marine layer) since then, with some clearing at mid-day.

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LA Co. Lifeguard Towers "Summer of Color" - AC (2/158) in Palos Verdes

Abalone Cove at sunset - 25 June 2010

"Summer of Color"- AC, Rancho Palos Verdes

Abalone Cove is one of two beaches in PV with a lifeguard station (the other is RAT beach). Jim, the friendly lifeguard who loves the beauty of this cove, was getting ready to close up. Jim didn't wish to be photographed but he was very happy to talk. He told me that he liked the new transformed "tower" colors just as much as the original pale blue (as seen HERE), and that the overall opinion of the "Summer of Color" has been positive.
Project link: Portraits of Hope - Lifeguard Towers (conceived by Ed and Bernie Massey)

Two Coves and a Bend: Abalone Cove - Sacred Cove - Portuguese Bend

View from the trail starting at the west end of Ocean Terrace Dr. (15 March 2010)

Sacred Cove is actually hidden from view and is right after the near point (Portuguese Point). The trail leads down to Palos Verdes Dr., about 1/2 a mile to the right of Abalone Cove Park. We did not hike down this time...but will soon, although I'm not promising to hike back up.

Verdant Palos Verdes

Abalone Cove Shoreline Park in its green splendor (which will last a couple of months), 13 February 2010

Greetings from Ealge's Nest "Wanderweg"

'Z' from Based in Villigen - Wanderweg reminded me of all the wonderful trails all over Switzerland that we enjoyed walking on some 20 years ago. So last (overcast) Sunday, Amy & I took to the 'wanderweg' of Portuguese Bend Reserve Trails (brochure & map) that starts right by Del Cerro park at the end of Crenshaw Blvd. It's got horse, bike & walking trails and it overlooks the coastline.

Abalone Cove thru wild mustard. The trails do lead all the way from the top of the bluff to the water.

Crashing Waves at Abalone Cove

Under the influence of "crashing waves" by Edward Weston, this one was taken on a sunny day at Abalone Cove.
Thank you, PJ of Pensacola DP, for sending me the link -
NY Times - California Coast thru Edward Weston's Lens.

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting up with many of the San Gabriel Valley bloggers hosted by the Altadena bloggers (Altadena Hiker, Altadenablog, Altadena Above It All, Open Mouth Insert Fork) in (yup) Altadena! The pot-luck picnic was a great success with so much excellent food and great company.