The pelicans were out this morning in Morro Bay, California. They are hard to photograph but I managed to capture one just before it took flight. #photography #wildlife #birds #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

Twilight in Morro Bay, California #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

Looking over the dunes towards Morro Rock. Love the different layers in this image. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

An elephant seal lets out a primal scream in San Simeon, California. I guess he doesn't like Mondays either! #photography #wildlife #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

The rugged beauty of the central coast of California near Big Sur. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

The view from Black Hill in Morro Bay looking toward Morro Rock. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

Starting my Wednesday off with some sea otter cuteness. #photography #wildlife #nature #otter #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

Soft coastal light, quiet waves, and the timeless presence of Morro Rock reflecting across the shoreline. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

There’s something quietly powerful about watching a Great Blue Heron in its element. This one stood perfectly still among the coastal dunes scanning the shoreline for its next meal. #photography #bird #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

A sweeping view of the rugged coastline in Cambria, California taken from the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve Bluff Trail. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

A white egret perched on the bluffs overlooking the ocean. #photography #bird #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

I liked the perspective this view showed of the dune vegetation in the foreground and Morro Rock and sunrise sky in the background. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

A beautiful morning sky in Morro Bay, California. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

A cute sea otter floating in Morro Bay and striking the perfect pose. #photography #seaotter #wildlife #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

A piece of driftwood on the beach provided a nice foreground object for this photo of the waves. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

Sunrise sky over Morro Rock, the beach dunes and the stacks in Morro Bay, California. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

High tide meets Morro Creek where it carves up the beach. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

So lucky to call this place home ❤️ #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

Morro Rock and the T-Pier in Morro Bay, California. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

Beach sunrise with birds in the foreground. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

One of the many local sea otters in Morro Bay enjoying a relaxing day in the harbor. #photography #otter #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #wildlife #blueskyartshow

Big waves and big mountains along the Central Coast of California in Morro Bay. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

A colorful sunrise sky over the sand dunes and the ocean in Morro Bay, California. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

Managed to get a closeup shot of this pelican after the rest of his pod flew away. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow #birds #birdphotography

The morning commute in Morro Bay, California for all types of birds - seagulls, pelicans and a long billed curlew. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow #birds

Loved the high clouds in the morning sky so I decided to use the wide angle lens to capture the scene. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

Two fishermen at sunrise in Morro Bay, California. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

Sunrise and low fog clouds at Morro Rock and the Stacks. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

A group of snowy plovers on the shoreline getting ready for the annual Morro Bay Bird Festival this weekend. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

The windy mornings continue which makes for great wave photos but more blustery beach walks. Still, there's no place I'd rather be at sunrise! #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

Big waves on a windy morning at the beach in Morro Bay, California #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

Lifeguard tower after sunrise at Leo Carrillo State Beach in Ventura, California. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

A group of seagulls standing in the creek on the beach in Morro Bay, California shortly after sunrise. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow #birds

Ocean waves breaking on a cold, windy morning just after sunrise in Morro Bay, California. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

Cold winter mornings on the beach = the best sunrise skies in Morro Bay, California. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

Long billed curlews on the beach at sunrise #photography #nature #birds #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

Sunrise pastel colors and shoreline birds at Morro Rock. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #westcoastphotography #blueskyartshow

A rainbow cloud above the ocean this morning in Morro Bay, California. #photography #landscape #EastCoastKin #BlueSkyArtShow

Rain puddles, beach dunes and Morro Rock. It's been a soggy start to 2026. #photography #landscape #EastCoastKin #BlueSkyArtShow

A great blue heron on the beach in Morro Bay, California. #photography #bird #nature #eastcoastkin #blueskyartshow

The view of Morro Rock from Black Hill. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #blueskyartshow

A sea otter enjoying the afternoon in Morro Bay. #photography #nature #eastcoastkin #blueskyartshow

Big Sur coastline view from Ragged Point #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #blueskyartshow

The clouds have moved out and blues skies have returned after a rainy Christmas in Morro Bay. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #blueskyartshow

Vibrant sunrise sky reflected on the ocean and beach. #Photography #Landscape #EastCoastKin #BlueSkyArtShow

On a drive to Montana de Oro State Park yesterday, I pulled over to capture the view looking back at Morro Rock. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #blueskyartshow

The morning fog over the coastal hills and mountains shortly after sunrise as seen from the beach in Morro Bay, California. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #blueskyartshow

Morning reflections heading into the weekend. Happy Friday! #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #blueskyartshow

Taking pictures of the sea otters is my new obsession. Captured this photo of a mom and pup this morning. #photography #nature #eastcoastkin #blueskyartshow

The turnaround point for my morning walk is when I reach the shadows of the stacks. I arrived this morning right as the sun was rising over the hills. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #blueskyartshow