Vibrant

Lighted Boat Parade, Santa Cruz Harbor

The Lighted Boat Parade is an annual event in Santa Cruz. Great lights and creativity help launch the holiday season.

Lighted Boat Parade and Lighthouse, Santa Cruz Harbor

This view of the Santa Cruz Harbor, with the Walton Lighthouse in the background, highlights the great holiday lights of the annual Lighted Boat Parade in Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz Lighthouse with Golden Sunset

A view of the Santa Cruz Lighthouse and Surf Museum, and Steamer's Lane, from the Santa Cruz Wharf.

Capitola Venetian Hotel

Beautiful colors from the Venetian Hotel highlight the Capitola landscape.

Capitola Venetian Hotel

Beautiful colors from the Venetian Hotel highlight the Capitola landscape.

California Quail in Color

A number of California Quail were out and about this morning. This one flew to the top of a bench and was in direct sunlight, which helped bring out the colors of this beautiful bird. I enhanced the colors a bit more so that you can enjoy how colorful this bird can be.

Walton Lighthouse, Santa Cruz Harbor (Blue Sky)

The blue evening light and the yellow glow make this one of my favorite images of the Walton Lighthouse.

Glow Poi at the Beach

Glow Poi at Moonlight Beach, Encinitas, California. Glow Poi is a performance art where a light source is swung in patterns, creating a dramatic effect at night.

Glow Poi at the Beach

Glow Poi at Moonlight Beach, Encinitas, California. Glow Poi is a performance art where a light source is swung in patterns, creating a dramatic effect at night.

Glow Poi at the Beach

Glow Poi at Moonlight Beach, Encinitas, California. Glow Poi is a performance art where a light source is swung in patterns, creating a dramatic effect at night.

Peacock Enhanced

Peacock Feathers