- FULL MOON RISING -

Early Morning fishermen going out for their catch!

The walk to the Rock this morning was cold and damp with generous amounts of fog.  The kite flyers were preparing for their day of flying events.  There were several smaller kites that were zooming sideways and creating vibrating sounds of various colors.  There were a few larger kites very high that could only be seen now and then as they were obscured by the fog.

  There were vendors setting up their fares and included corn dogs, corn on the cob, chocolate dipped frozen cheesecake (which would be one of my favorites) and chocolate dipped frozen bananas, sweatshirts and t-shirts and trinkets.  Lots of port-a-potties and large dumpsters (including large recycle dumpsters).  Even this early there were plenty of cars and vehicles everywhere.  Main Street has been congested with cars, trucks, motorcycles and the like.  I will watch the weather and return to the beach for perhaps a better view of the kites and activities.  I hope to capture some of the large kites in flight.

Early morning fog hovering over the Rock!

This was also the day for the run from the Morro Bay Rock to the Cayucos Pier.  This is an annual event and gratefully the tide was low which makes it much easier for those running.  This way the run can be entirely on the beach, rather than through the water or over the rocks that are usually covered with the normal tides.  With the air being cooler, this also makes it easier for those running the race.  Good times for everyone.

The Rock sometimes creates its own weather!

The below video link was sent to me by a friend and captures the rise of the moon over Wellington, New Zealand with the silhouettes of those there watching the rise. Touching.

Amazing photography....

Full Moon Over Wellington

Here is something a bit random, but none-the-less astounding. A work mate of mine who is also a photographer captured what is, to me, one of the most remarkable things I have ever seen filmed.

It is a 3 minute video clip of the full moon rising over Wellington, New Zealand.  It was shot 2 nights ago, on a calm summer evening, as people gathered on the Mt. Victoria Lookout point to watch the moon rise.

This stunning video is one single real-time shot, with no manipulation whatsoever. The camera was placed on a hillside over 2 kilometres from the Lookout point, and was shot with the equivalent of a 1300mm lens.

The amount of planning, trial and error, and luck that went into this are mind blowing. He has been trying to capture this for over a year with many failed attempts. But 2 nights ago it seems everything was on his side, and it all came together in a way even he couldn't have hoped.

I honestly can't say enough good things about this video - from the magnitude of the visuals, to the intimate stories playing out with the people, to the sheer humbling nature of seeing the awe-inspiring reality of this giant rock in the sky that we so often don't stop to appreciate.

One thing I encourage you to do is watch this on the biggest screen you have - don't waste it on an iphone screen.

I hope you all enjoy this as much as I do.

https://vimeo.com/58385453

Happy Birthday, Debi!

"All things share the same breath -

the beast, the tree, the man.

The air shares its spirit

with all the life it supports."

- Chief Seattle

Enjoy your full moon!