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The morning after extreme weather Dagmar on the Norwegian west coast
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85 f/3.5-5.6G ED VR @ 55mm
Exposure: 1/50 sec @ ƒ5.3, ISO 400
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Tucked into the upscale enclave of Sea Cliff in San Francisco, this corner residence is a striking study in mid-century modernism—an unexpected but welcome contrast to its more traditional neighbors. Clean lines, minimalist facades, and an emphasis on horizontal volumes give the home its modernist credentials, while the restrained material palette—textured concrete, smooth stucco, and dark metal-framed windows—adds architectural depth. The subtle terrazzo-like façade offers visual texture without disrupting the home’s otherwise monochromatic elegance.
What makes this home especially captivating isn’t just its geometry but its context. Sea Cliff is famed for its early 20th-century mansions and Spanish Revival villas, but this residence bucks the trend, opting instead for a Zen-like simplicity reminiscent of 1960s and '70s design philosophies. Framed by meticulously sculpted trees and manicured greenery, the landscaping further underscores the influence of Japanese and California Modern design—a tranquil foreground to a boldly restrained home.
Though the architect remains unidentified, the design ethos feels informed by the likes of Edward Killingsworth or perhaps even Joseph Eichler’s influence, with its clear focus on indoor-outdoor harmony and unadorned elegance. This is modernism built for longevity—not to shout, but to last.
Located just minutes from the Lands End Lookout and China Beach, this Sea Cliff gem speaks to the power of architectural restraint in a neighborhood known for opulence. It's a quiet showstopper, and for lovers of design, an under-the-radar must-see on any San Francisco architecture tour.
Cliff Gilker Park is located in Roberts Creek on the Sunshine Coast and has a network of easy hiking trails that pass several scenic waterfalls. The park offers a perfect hike for families to explore the bridges, forest, and terrain along several picturesque creeks.
This High Dynamic Range 360° panorama was tone-mapped from three bracketed 360° photographs with Photomatix, straightened with PTGUI Pro, processed with Color Efex, and touched up in Affinity Photo and Aperture.
Original size: 7000 × 3500 (24.5 MP; 132.78 MB).
Location: Cliff Gilker Park, Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada
Located on the Colorado Plateau in northern Arizona, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument includes the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness. The Monument borders Kaibab National Forest to the west and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area to the east.
This remote and unspoiled, 280,000-acre Monument is a geologic treasure, containing a variety of diverse landscapes from the Paria Plateau, Vermilion Cliffs, Coyote Buttes, and Paria Canyon. Elevations range from 3,100 to 7,100 feet.
Visitors will enjoy scenic views of towering cliffs and deep canyons. Paria Canyon offers an outstanding three to five day wilderness backpacking experience. The colorful swirls of cross-bedded sandstone in Coyote Buttes are an international hiking destination. There are also opportunities to view wildlife, including California condors. There are two developed campgrounds just outside the Monument: Stateline and White House. Dispersed camping is allowed outside the wilderness area in previously disturbed areas.
A permit is required for hiking in Coyote Buttes North (the Wave), Coyote Buttes South, and for overnight trips within Paria Canyon.
Learn more at: www.blm.gov/az/st/en/prog/blm_special_areas/natmon/vermil...
Photo: Bob Wick, BLM California
Early a.m. near Point Bonita Lighthouse in Marin. This is one very steep cliff - you can see the black beach straight down. I was shooting long exposures by myself in the dark here and the gusts of wind made me get low and grab some iceplant on a few occasions.
Marble rocks in Bhedaghat are the only one of its kind in India. Lying across the river Narmada, these rocks soar high up to 30 mts, and have emerged as an inevitable tourist destination. To watch these rocks with volcanic ridges of green and black is a marvellous experience. Be it day or night, these marbles are a treat to the eyes. These orthogonal genius are milk white and rise 100 ft, on either side of the calm crystal-clear waters of Narmada, and they are sure to behold without even offering you a moment to nictate.
This in not all. The best experience can be procured only if you enjoy the boat ride on a moonlit night. From November to May, which is an ideal time to visit these saccharine rocks, boating is allowed here. A new ambit, of floodlighting has been done here, that adds to the glamour. The view of these rocks amongst the river on moonlit night make them appear like a sparkling of diamonds on a silver blanket.When you are on the boat do not forget to ask your guide to show you the Monkey's Leap, the point where the mountainous rocks are the closest to each other. Fables have it that this is the spot where Hanuman (character from Ramayana) had set foot on his way to Lanka. Another interesting point is the rock formation called the Hanthi ka Paon (Elephant Foot), some other interesting rock formations include a deer (Miran Kunch), the horns of a cow (Craay Singh) and also the Horse's footprints that are also worth a visit
Remains of the original settler's house, Cliff Dwellers, Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona. In 1920 Blanche and Bill Russell established a small trading post at Cliff Dwellers, after crossing the Colorado River at Lees Ferry. The remains of their original home is now occupied only by rattlesnakes and the occasional rodents, although souvenir sellers find it a lucrative spot to set up a stand. For many years it served as a restaurant, bar, and gas station, serving ranch hands driving cattle to the Arizona Plateau, and travellers heading to and from Navajo Bridge near Lees Ferry, the only crossing of the Colorado River for many miles. In the 1950's a new lodge was opened a few miles down the road, and the old Cliff Dwellers settlement was left to decay gradually while travellers along Route 89 stop to marvel at the huge boulders that form part of the building.
I found this information from this website: www.lensandbrushes.com/Vermillion Cliffs.htm So, thanks to them for the interesting story.
Located on the Colorado Plateau in northern Arizona, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument includes the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness. The Monument borders Kaibab National Forest to the west and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area to the east.
This remote and unspoiled, 280,000-acre Monument is a geologic treasure, containing a variety of diverse landscapes from the Paria Plateau, Vermilion Cliffs, Coyote Buttes, and Paria Canyon. Elevations range from 3,100 to 7,100 feet.
Visitors will enjoy scenic views of towering cliffs and deep canyons. Paria Canyon offers an outstanding three to five day wilderness backpacking experience. The colorful swirls of cross-bedded sandstone in Coyote Buttes are an international hiking destination. There are also opportunities to view wildlife, including California condors. There are two developed campgrounds just outside the Monument: Stateline and White House. Dispersed camping is allowed outside the wilderness area in previously disturbed areas.
A permit is required for hiking in Coyote Buttes North (the Wave), Coyote Buttes South, and for overnight trips within Paria Canyon.
Learn more at: www.blm.gov/az/st/en/prog/blm_special_areas/natmon/vermil...
Photo: Bob Wick, BLM California
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View from Otter Cliffs ... sunlight just striking the rocky coast. This is the stretch of coast between Boulder Beach and Monument Cove. Gorham Mtn. in the middle, Champlain Mtn. in the far background.
There are 7 photographers from a 'photo tour' looking back toward the cliffs. I had passed this group in the dark on my way to the cliffs. Their black van (visible in this image) was parked at the road side, and the photographers were setting up their tripods in the middle of the road! They seemed quite put out by having to move to let another car pass. They were almost invisible in the dark, black van, no lights or headlamps on. On other pre-dawn occasions, I have encountered bicyclists flying along this road at high speed, well above the speed limit actually.
I have seen this same tour group at this location over several years. I do not know who operates this tour, but this practice is quite dangerous. There is in fact a large off-road parking lot at exactly this location, with ample space to set up tripods. And there is plenty of space on the rocks to set up tripods!
Bempton Cliffs is one of the best places in the England to see sea birds. From April to August more than 200,000 birds live on the cliffs. Adults bring food to their nests and young chicks launch into the air to make their first flights.
This image sets the scene to show the context and the scale of the cliffs.
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