Sunday, March 26, 2006

Wipeout at Imperial Beach


Splat and down he went. Still, it looked like fun and I have to admit that the water did look tempting. Of course, those silly wetsuits kept reminding me just how cold the water really was. The weather was a little gloomy as well but that just kept the crowds away, leaving nice peaceful, empty beaches. It was hard to believe you were moments away from one of the largest cities in the United States.

Admittedly, it might have been more fun without having to lug around a big old telephoto lens but I did get a few stunning bird photos and a few decent surf photos as well. There were shells and bits of crabs and lobster molts strewn all over the beach as well as a plethora of well worn river rocks in redish browns, blacks and tans. The only spoiler was that nasty smell that would occasionally waft over from the Tijuana Estuary caused by Mexican runoff and sewage. Perhaps they'll build a decent Tijuana sewage treatment plant sooner or later...

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