close iframe icon
Banner

Pelican Bay

This shot was take in the morning as the fog was lifting just south of Carmel,California. The higher than normal surf was caused by the Super moon,storms out in...
Read more

This shot was take in the morning as the fog was lifting just south of Carmel,California. The higher than normal surf was caused by the Super moon,storms out in the Pacific and the Equinox.
Read less

Views

4065

Likes

Awards

People's Choice in Beautiful Ocean Photo Challenge
Winner in Rockystormyshore Photo Challenge
Winner in Mother Natures FURY! Photo Challenge
Winner in MIGHTY OCEAN WAVES Photo Challenge
Winner in Ocean Photo Challenge
Winner in WAVES IN THE OCEAN Photo Challenge
Winner in Wave Photo Challenge
Winner in Water Waves~~~~~ Photo Challenge
Winner in Natures Water Power Photo Challenge
Winner in Mother nature's fury Photo Challenge
Winner in Coastal Vision Photo Challenge
  View more
Peer Award
Absolute Masterpiece
Superb Composition
dianadowhower keithhempfleng Carolyn_Angus gnome Drosera ChrisBPhotography ileanaandreagmezgavinoser +61
Top Choice
NirvanaSQ Steve_Deck frank61 NatalieSuzannePhotography PicMoments Morgan-Lou MegaryT +58
Magnificent Capture
AnotherDayisNOW Eddie_Bulfin luvmtnlife gaschenf ErnieF jfossier56 Oveone +47
Outstanding Creativity
gdufour PhotoWux DanielArrellanes jayholm annmor photosue50 GELeka +30
Superior Skill
bogumalka mariadel Arzhtatiana Gadget699 DavidZulch buzman Dotti +10
All Star
shema suewragg richardbauman Rockyw HermannKlecker Maadhatter snowdon +7
Genius
katherineplessner BtBates MEL1 lcygren kaito normsfotos LindaT +6
Virtuoso
BAHM thomasdanyluk rodmadill DIXIEDOLLYMAMA MariaBander Blueyeswgtn Hellrach +6

Top Ranks

Seascape Wonders Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Seascape Wonders Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 1
The Color Of Water Photo ContestTop 20 rank
The Color Of Water Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 1
Swell Shots Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Swell Shots Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Splash Art Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Splash Art Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 1
Exploring the Ocean Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Exploring the Ocean Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Everything Water Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Everything Water Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Capture The Ocean Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Capture The Ocean Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Angry Storms Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Angry Storms Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
All About Water Photo ContestTop 10 rank
The Swag ProjectTop 10 rank
The Swag ProjectTop 10 rank week 1
Water And Rocks Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Water And Rocks Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 2
Water And Rocks Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol 6Top 10 rank
My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol 6Top 10 rank week 1
Indoors And Natural Light Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Indoors And Natural Light Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Winter And The Sea Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Winter And The Sea Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Compositions 101 Photo Contest vol4Top 10 rank
Compositions 101 Photo Contest vol4Top 10 rank week 3
Compositions 101 Photo Contest vol4Top 10 rank week 2
Compositions 101 Photo Contest vol4Top 10 rank week 1
Celebrating Nature Photo Contest Vol 3Top 10 rank
Celebrating Nature Photo Contest Vol 3Top 10 rank week 2
Celebrating Nature Photo Contest Vol 3Top 10 rank week 1
My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol 3Top 10 rank
The Ocean Photo ContestTop 10 rank
The Ocean Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 2
My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol 3Top 10 rank week 2
The Ocean Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol 3Top 10 rank week 1
Splash Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Splash Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Compositions 101 Photo Contest vol3Top 10 rank
Compositions 101 Photo Contest vol3Top 10 rank week 2
Compositions 101 Photo Contest vol3Top 10 rank week 1
The Fog And The Sea Photo ContestTop 10 rank
The Fog And The Sea Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Covers Photo Contest Vol 38Top 10 rank
Covers Photo Contest Vol 38Top 10 rank week 1
Waterfront Cliffs Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Waterfront Cliffs Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Water Photo Contest 2017Top 10 rank
Water Photo Contest 2017Top 10 rank week 1
Covers Photo Contest Vol 36Top 10 rank
Monthly Pro Vol 29 Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Covers Photo Contest Vol 36Top 10 rank week 1
Monthly Pro Vol 29 Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 2
Monthly Pro Vol 29 Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Covers Photo Contest Vol 35Top 10 rank
Covers Photo Contest Vol 35Top 10 rank week 1

Categories


83 Comments |
TammyN
 
TammyN December 20, 2016
This is really nice - peaceful, yet powerful at the same time
trainwoman Platinum
 
trainwoman December 20, 2016
You have a masterpiece here my friend...Outstanding capture of the power of nature
chuckrickman
 
chuckrickman December 21, 2016
This just says Carmel all over it. Truly a masterpiece as Glenda says.
mcampi Platinum
mcampi December 21, 2016
Thanks you so very much Chuck. I have to say if I couldn't go to the beach I would go crazy.
eladeszcz
 
eladeszcz December 21, 2016
So Beautiful !
nina050
 
nina050 December 22, 2016
This is one of your best EVER!!! I love everything about it! It's going on the wall!
Daisy00
 
Daisy00 December 22, 2016
Awww totally agree with nina!!! yes, one for the wall!!!!
sweetpea72
 
sweetpea72 December 23, 2016
Jus amazin' シ
Luana
 
Luana December 24, 2016
Insanely gorgeous! WoW!
Pamelabole PRO
 
Pamelabole December 28, 2016
Wow..... this is gorgeous!!!! You have captured some of the power of nature!!! : )
DorisSeybold
 
DorisSeybold December 29, 2016
Wow - Mark, this is beautiful !!!
KayBrewer Platinum
 
KayBrewer December 30, 2016
excellent!
john_arsenault
 
john_arsenault December 31, 2016
has the feel of a master artist painting; great image!
Caustin17
 
Caustin17 January 03, 2017
Beautiful, looks like a postcard.
murphey Ultimate
 
murphey January 04, 2017
Gorgeous !
Mother_Nature
 
Mother_Nature January 04, 2017
Fantastic Capture Mark, Beautiful, Natural Story within-GREAT WORK
Roussou
 
Roussou January 29, 2017
Perfect capture, well done.
SteBil30 Platinum
 
SteBil30 February 04, 2017
Stunning, love the painterly effect!
PatricaK
 
PatricaK February 13, 2017
Love this . Looks like a painting. Wonderful
sue-zon PRO+
 
sue-zon February 24, 2017
Powerfully beautiful, Mark! ッ
mihrt PRO+
 
mihrt March 05, 2017
fabulous composition and edit Mark !! Beatuiful work!
SJennings PRO
 
SJennings March 10, 2017
Love this photo, great capture
adriansart Platinum
 
adriansart March 11, 2017
Fantastic Mark what a spectacular and very dramatic looking image!
photonblender
 
photonblender March 13, 2017
Beautiful image.
judithwatts
 
judithwatts March 26, 2017
Wonderful photo.
DaveLoucks PRO+
 
DaveLoucks April 18, 2017
Wonderful
cyndimccoun
 
cyndimccoun April 23, 2017
As you can imagine, I love the coastline. And i had many beautiful shots to choose from. This shot was undeniably my top choice.
eelcovanroden PRO+
 
eelcovanroden April 23, 2017
Congratulations on your Challenge Win, if only I could vote twice... great photo!!
lianeadele
 
lianeadele April 23, 2017
Congratulations on your Grand Winner entry in the Coastal Vision challenge!
markcote
 
markcote April 23, 2017
Awesome capture Mark! Congrats on the win ;)!
LoriBea
 
LoriBea April 26, 2017
Stunning image!
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 May 15, 2017
Amazing shot
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 May 15, 2017
Congrats on your win, Coastal Vision Photo Challenge
Gayde
 
Gayde May 22, 2017
Wow..Incredibly Beautiful :))
ZingersMom Platinum
 
ZingersMom June 06, 2017
Fabulous photo. Wall worthy!!
RavenHawk58
 
RavenHawk58 June 25, 2017
Outstanding shot. Well well done.
animalartist Platinum
 
animalartist July 06, 2017
This is so exciting- looks like a painting I wish I'd done!
Alwolfe Platinum
 
Alwolfe September 01, 2017
What an awesome wonderful photo!
Byronfairphotography PRO+
 
Byronfairphotography September 30, 2017
Beautiful scene. / Voted
eelcovanroden PRO+
 
eelcovanroden November 24, 2017
Again my congratulations, great photo!
robwill236 PRO+
 
robwill236 November 29, 2017
Amazing.....
Alfredo_Jose
 
Alfredo_Jose December 11, 2017
Outstanding! Excellent work!
Kazza60
 
Kazza60 February 05, 2018
this is fabulous Mark
dgerrans
 
dgerrans February 25, 2018
Wow! Mark, I love this shot. I finally joined the club and have several photos posted which you have probably seen on Facebook.
normsfotos PRO+
 
normsfotos March 08, 2018
Can almost hear the waves crashing on the rocks...this image sings, thanks for all the clicks.
dgerrans
 
dgerrans March 23, 2018
Fantastic color.
Katnott
 
Katnott September 06, 2018
Awesome capture!!
PONGO_57 PRO+
 
PONGO_57 September 07, 2018
I'm a bit envy ... congrats!
Katnott
 
Katnott October 21, 2018
What a great photo love the colors in the water the blues are stunning. The textures are stunning and love that they are partially masked by the fog. Great shot and congrats for winning my challenge! Kat
eelcovanroden PRO+
 
eelcovanroden October 21, 2018
Again my congratulations, great shot!
JayneBug Ultimate
 
JayneBug October 21, 2018
Awesome image and capture. Congratulations!
GayleLucci Platinum
 
GayleLucci July 19, 2019
SPECTACULAR!
lenasteampunkhaglund PRO
 
lenasteampunkhaglund November 19, 2019
Wow I love the capture
FergalBrady
 
FergalBrady March 07, 2020
A work of art it reads like music almost calm and strong in both pieces
smilersam
 
smilersam May 18, 2020
Amazing shot!!
DutchTouch Platinum
 
DutchTouch October 17, 2020
Just incredible!
MariaBander
 
MariaBander January 28, 2021
Wow. Wow. WOOOW. What a stunning picture. Thanks for your submission to my Challenge. You're my winner so far!
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 January 29, 2021
Congratulations!! on your win Wave Photo Challenge
Joviaal PRO
 
Joviaal January 29, 2021
Hi Mark, Congratulations on your win with this masterpiece.
MRueffer PRO+
 
MRueffer February 24, 2021
This is like a painting, it’s gorgeous! I sure enjoy your work
Arzhtatiana
 
Arzhtatiana March 07, 2021
Well done!
karensommerslohre PRO+
 
karensommerslohre April 22, 2021
Congratulations, Mark! You're the WINNER in my WAVES IN THE OCEAN Challenge! It's a magnificent capture! It deserves to be printed on canvas ! Carmel-by-the-Sea is my favorite place and this is a perfect example of the power of the ocean.
jleosadauskas Ultimate
 
jleosadauskas January 14, 2022
Your finest. Congratulations!
karensommerslohre PRO+
 
karensommerslohre January 23, 2022
Amazing!!! You're my winner (again) in my MIGHTY OCEAN WAVES Challenge! If you ever decide to make prints, I'm a buyer...Congrats, Mark!
Joviaal PRO
 
Joviaal January 29, 2022
Congratulations on another win Mark, with this splashing image.
ricklecompte Platinum
 
ricklecompte February 21, 2022
I had to come back and revisit this super wonderful image
marilenavaccarini PRO
 
marilenavaccarini August 12, 2022
Amazing picture. Looks like a painting
HollyDownUnder
 
HollyDownUnder November 23, 2022
Hey buddy! Congrats on winning my contest!! Seriously... WHOA. What a shot!! You can literally feel wraith of mother nature in that photo Well done dude 😄
Joviaal PRO
 
Joviaal December 01, 2022
Congratulations on your win with this magnificent photo!
carltanner Platinum
 
carltanner December 04, 2022
That's a Nat Geo shot...right there. If that doesn't end up in the MoMA or the Getty, I'll eat every camera I own. And that's quite a few!!
MyStyleNZ PRO+
 
MyStyleNZ January 30, 2023
Magnificent Photo
kurtsnyder Ultimate
 
kurtsnyder February 10, 2023
Splendid image!! Congratulations on your challenge win! KUrt😁
JayneBug Ultimate
 
JayneBug February 10, 2023
A Masterpiece!
SherrieMosher Platinum
 
SherrieMosher March 18, 2023
Just stunning!
mariadelcarmenllavayol
 
mariadelcarmenllavayol July 19, 2023
Felicidades por tu puesto!. Saludos
AsanteArt PRO+
 
AsanteArt August 10, 2023
I lived by Carmel at Ford Ord in 1986, and remember it being one of the prettiest places on Earth, but his photo does it such justice. Just brilliant. Every piece of this shot is superb, though the color of waves and foam linger, I can feel the splash of salt...
izaraducka
 
izaraducka November 04, 2023
its like a painting,good one!
izaraducka
 
izaraducka November 04, 2023
its like a good painting!
karensommerslohre PRO+
 
karensommerslohre December 16, 2023
People's Choice winner in my Beautiful Ocean Challenge! Lovely photo!!!
JayneBug Ultimate
 
JayneBug December 17, 2023
A favorite. Congratulations on your PC award.
dianadowhower Platinum
 
dianadowhower December 17, 2023
This is amazing, like painted fine art really.......
ricklecompte Platinum
 
ricklecompte December 17, 2023
Powerful and still serene!
sophiedv
 
sophiedv December 17, 2023
Congratulations!
llowzz Platinum
 
llowzz December 17, 2023
Incredible capture Mark !!!
See all
It’s your time to shine! ☀️

Share photos. Enter contests to win great prizes.
Earn coins, get amazing rewards. Join for free.

Already a member? Log In

By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service, and acknowledge you've read our Privacy Policy Notice.