Sunday, September 18, 2011

Mosaic Monday: Land's End



We spent an afternoon in San Francisco hiking to Land's End, a remote and deserted beach with fabulous views of the water. The hike itself was all down hill to reach the beach. The return hike was a b*tch! But the views were definitely worth it. The beach was littered with beautiful rocks and timbers, and as the tide was coming in, it battered and splashed the rocks. I'm so glad we took the time to make this hike -- it felt like a quiet and precious discovery so near to the city.

Here are the instructions to join today's post:
1. Publish your Mosaic Monday post. The post may be about any subject you wish. The only stipulation is that it include a collage, or mosaic of photos.
2. Once it is published, click on the title of the post. This will lead you to the static link for your post. The static link is the page with only that post on it. Copy the url from your browser at the top of the page.
3. Paste the url into the appropriate inlinkz box in this post.
4. Type your name in the appropriate inlinkz box in this post.
5. Click on "Enter."
6. Please link back to this Mosaic Monday post so that your readers can find other wonderful mosaics.
That's all there is to it! It's always a good idea to then check and see if your link is working. If you have any questions, feel free to email me: mrcarroll(at)optonline

And a quick reminder: if you would like to join Mosaic Monday but don't know quite where to start, there is a tutorial on mosaic-making on my sidebar. Just scroll down, and click on the small blue mosaic.

37 comments:

  1. Beautiful photos. Looks like it was a rough day out there in the water. V

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  2. Mary, looks like a great find a deserted beach in California. I'm sure that doesn't happen offen. The water looks rough but looks neat with the waves crashing on the rocks. Wonderful photos and mosaic. Have a great week!

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  3. What amazing views and wonderful photos! We are in Florida now and I did something I've never done before! I had scheduled my Mosaic Monday before we left...but forgot about it! So I sat down and made my post for tonight....and lo and behold TWO Mosaic Mondays posted! heehee! I was embarrassed but I just had to laugh and keep going! Soooo...I'm having double the fun this week! HUGS! ♥♥♥

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  4. Love waves crashing against the rocks!

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  5. So very beautiful photos of these views!

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  6. Mary, this is just the kind of place I like to explore. I can hear those crashing waves from here! Your collages are great; they give the overall view and the details of the scenery. Have a wonderful week.
    -Karen

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  7. I've never been to San Francisco, but if I ever go I'll remember this. Wonderful stormy photos!

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  8. What wonderful pictures! Water looks a bit cold! Have a wonderful week! Cathy

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  9. Beautiful images Mary...I love the beach and seeing a coast that is a little different from ours is always a bonus. My husband works in international shipping, so when I see a container ship in an artistic setting I love it!

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  10. Beautiful photos Mary. Have a great week:)

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  11. Certainly worth the hike down and back up again. Lovely views.

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  12. It looks very beauitful and rustic there, Mary! I would have had fun beach combing in that area for unusal rocks or sea glass.
    Hugs, Pat

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  13. Love how wild this part of the shore is. San Francisco has so much to offer...

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  14. Hi Mary! Oh, what beautiful snaps! You are just the most wonderful photographer! Thanks for hosting Mosaic Monday!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  15. Awesome photos and love how you set the series up.

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  16. wonder treasures to find on a beach or cliff side ramble. Beautiful to just be out and feel the sea air on your face. Thanks for taking me there. And thankyou again Mary for Mosaic Monday!

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  17. Wonderful photos of your outing! Thank you for stopping by for a visit..

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  18. A wonderful mosaic, I spend a day some times ago at the "real" lands end in england. It was great, too.
    Have a nice week,
    Markus

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  19. Lovely photos.I just love the fourth one so much.

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  20. Land's End...sounds mysterious, looks great!I love the close-ups of the boulders.
    Rosie

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  21. Wonderful photos and Mosaic´s from Land´s End. Great !

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  22. Beautiful landscape and the stones are very nice :)

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  23. Beautiful photo's and landscape Mary. Have a good week.

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  24. Love your beach photos Mary! Such a long way from the prairie and my backyard. Now you have me yearning for the beach again!

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  25. Glad to have found your blog! Love the ocean photos! I can just hear the water on the rocks.

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  26. Your photos are amazing Mary. thanks for taking us to a place full of wonder and discovery.

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  27. I crave getting to see an ocean again! I have a handful of times and each was so moving. But, from Nebraska it's a long way!

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  28. Your photos are breathtaking! Thank you for sharing your holiday with us.

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  29. Beautiful photographs. Natural landscapes are beautiful and your have a good eye for this. Thanks for hosting.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  30. What is going on here? These are magical, Mary. Did you use a tilt/shift action? J'adore.

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  31. Hi Mary. Unfortunately I haven't been following blogs much lately but from what I gather you and your husband took a trip to San Fran. I hope you had a wonderful time! Getting away and photographing something totally different must have been invigorating. It shows in your images.

    Can't believe you said Bitch.

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  32. Oh your photos have me aching for the sea. So very lovely. Kit

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  33. The Man and I were in San Francisco recently. It's a fascinating place. Love your mosaic.

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  34. Your photos keep getting better and better! And since I'm somewhat of a newbie photographer, I appreciate any technical hints (like Photoshop actions you use). Good luck with your portrait business!

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