Dear and I started our walk at Emma Wood this morning well before 7:00 am. I love the colors that the early morning light reflect on the sand and water.
There were many sea birds enjoying breakfast from diving in the water and digging in the sand.
I was pleasantly surprised to capture this pelican and the head of this seal who bobbed up just at the moment I took the shot. Not a clear close-up but it’s always a treat to see seals or dolphins come up out of the water…
The Godwits were abundant as were Sanderlings.
The tide was out far enough so that we could explore around the rocks and see Anemones and gather lots of great shells.
These are the shells we picked up this morning. Some of the clam shells are pismo clams. Dear found a razor clam shell and a barnacle, too.
I really like the different shapes and colors on all of these shells we picked up…
Photobucket is holding all my photos I stored with them from 2007-2015 hostage unless I pay them a lot of money. I’m slowly cleaning up many posts from this time period and deleting their ugly grey and black boxes with a ransom request. Such a time consuming bother.
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
What a beautiful and interesting walk. Thanks for taking us with you.
Ah…you’re making me wishful and wistful for the beach! Beautiful photos.
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Oh, that last one of the beach is so perfectly serene. I like the shells, too, Ellen. Nice picks.
WOW! Every single picture is so beautiful. I’m so glad I stopped by for a visit this evening.
Ah, you always have such beautiful beach photos ellen…so wonderful. Thanks so much…makes me want to be there!
Annie
Beautiful photos Ellen!
I was enjoying the nuances of morning traffic on the 210 just a couple of hours later.
My Monday afternoon appt was postponed so I can walk, usual time and place.
Ooooh! SO pretty! I love the colours too! Your rockpools look fun! What a great way to start the day. The ocean is one of my very favourite things.
ps! Great shell collection!
I love hunting sea shells!
Your shots of the beach are stunning! I LOVE the shells…and that reflection with the bird is AWESOME!
Absolutely beautiful and peaceful photos. You captured the colors of the early morning in the sky and surf.
Beautiful and so serene at that hour!
What Lana G. said… again…so beautiful!
Your 9th picture of the beach is so beautiful. It is so serene and peaceful looking. Looks like not a soul around. Perfect for communing with nature. Love it. Now I have to show hubby why I keep bragging about your photography skills.
WOWWWWWW! Lovely shots!!! I love them all, especially the first one…
Ellen, these photos are stunning….love the water and sky shots especially.
Magnificent! I’ve googled it, and here’s the fact: Your pictures just show the difference 17º in Latitudes can make… a whole new world… Wow!