Living in California provides endless coastal respite photography. Whether photographing the beautiful shores of Monterey or the pristine retreats of Bodega Bay, I find such peace and solace behind the viewfinder while clicking the remote. Many are treasured spots and well-known for their unique landmarks. All images were captured with the Canon 5D digital camera using Tamron’s 17-35mm f2.8 Wide Angle lens on a Bogen Tripod with Manfrotto Head. Working in Adobe Photoshop, I used various software and tools to enhance their incredible beauty except the Pacific Ocean Sunset which I used specific software to produce its painterly effect.