Storm Clouds at Sunset

Today's rain storm cleared right at sunset, painting the sky with vivid colors and great cloud shapes.
A painter's brush stroke softens the sky.
The sun descends below the clouds . . .
and the caramel cliffs withstand another day of relentless surf.

New Year’s Day Labyrinth

How lucky we picked one of my favorite beaches for our low-tide run today. An extremely low tide on New Year’s Day 2011 gave sand artist Kirkos the opportunity to create a meditation labyrinth that was well attended. Indeed, parking was scarce and summer-like crowds milled about.
People walked the labyrinth and brought items to help decorate this awesome artwork.
Low tide provided plenty of beach for walkers, runners, and sand artist Kirkos.
Here is Stone Steps Beach in Leucadia, looking north on a crystal clear (and sunny) New Year's Day. Happy New Years to all!