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Jun 28, 2013

Colorful Skies- Stormy north California coast


Redwood National Park Pacific coast

California Coast is always cold. The vast Pacific ocean brings unexpected fog, strong winds and wind chill. I was there at Redwood National Park last September and the weather was so bad. Rain, wind and fog, all together. I hiked a part of California Coastal Trail in the park. 

Redwood National Park Pacific coast

At times life's grand adventures come in smaller packages. It was quite a ride on an unpaved, winding, steep graded road crossing three streams to reach the Fern Canyon. I was driving a rented Toyota Corolla, no high clearance at all!! And then I hiked only to reach the stormy coast. It was interesting to see sea lion pups swimming in that bone biting cold. 
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29 comments:

  1. ArijaJune 28, 2013 at 12:59 AM

    The pups were probably warmer in than out of the water. I love that stretch of stormy coastline and the Redwood Nat. Pk. Well worth hiking even in stormy weather. Love your coastal shot.

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    1. KusumJune 28, 2013 at 8:51 AM

      May be you are right! It is always warmer in the pool when it is cold weather! Coastal redwoods are treat to the eyes!

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  2. Light and VoicesJune 28, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    Bone bitting cold....do you write poetry? Enjoyed seeing the misty skies you posted this week for Skywatch Friday.
    JM Illinois

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    1. KusumJune 29, 2013 at 4:11 PM

      Thanks JM for your kind words! Nope, I do not write poetry, but have felt the chill and pain in the bones when it is severely cold :)

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  3. HeatherJune 28, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    Love this! Talk about atmospheric...it makes me shiver just looking at it.

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    1. KusumJune 29, 2013 at 4:12 PM

      Thank you Heather! Yep, it was very cold!

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  4. Krishna/കൃഷ്ണJune 28, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    beautiful capture...

    thanks

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  5. R Niranjan DasJune 28, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    That is an exceptional shot!!

    www.rajniranjandas.blogspot.in

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  6. AnonymousJune 28, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    Wow - so wild and utterly beautiful!

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  7. Spare Parts and PicsJune 28, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    Beautiful and rugged! Well captured.

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  8. 'TsukiJune 28, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    There is quite an atmosphere in you pic... Nice sharing.

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  9. ErcotravelsJune 28, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    Nice click! cool picture.

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  10. eileeninmdJune 28, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    Gorgeous shots of the coast! Thanks for sharing, happy skywatching!

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  11. Liz NeedleJune 28, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    Stormy waters - a stunning shot. Very atmospheric. Thank you.

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  12. LinneaJune 29, 2013 at 2:34 AM

    What beautiful shots even if it's stormy-looking and overcast! Glad your little Corolla made it all the way!

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    1. KusumJune 29, 2013 at 4:22 PM

      Thank you Linnea. Yes, it was overcast with continuous drizzle. Yep, corolla is good :)

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  13. Photo CacheJune 29, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    I love this part of the state, even though the conditions are not always perfect. It's always beautiful I think.

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    1. KusumJune 29, 2013 at 4:23 PM

      Thanks May! Yes, Redwood NP is popular for its morning mist! Very beautiful!

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  14. Stewart MJune 29, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    Hi there - although we were much further north, these pictures reminded me of the coast of Washington State - same ocean!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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    1. KusumJune 29, 2013 at 4:19 PM

      Thank you Stewart! Yes, I can imagine the wild Washington State's coast!

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  15. thomasJune 29, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Nice capture but i wouldn't be out in that weather.

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    1. KusumJune 29, 2013 at 4:24 PM

      Thanks Thomas! It was cold but not very bad I think :)

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