clarity . {the west coast roadtrip 09} . day two.

November 10, 2009


bolinas lagoon . bolinas, ca . canon 5d mk2

So begins day two. I meant to combine day two & three together as a post, but I had way too many images to be one post, so it will have to be two posts. :) After leaving the San Francisco bay, I encountered the Bolinas lagoon, which was one of the first spots that actually had sunshine (I was driving through some thick fog before that). The lagoon was gorgeous with the fog rolling over though.  I weaved in and out of fog pretty much my entire drive along the coast.


fog between the hills . somewhere along highway 1, ca . canon 5d mk2


fog . somewhere along highway 1, ca . canon 5d mk2


floating boats . bodega bay, ca . canon 5d mk2


fog in trees . bodega bay, ca . canon 5d mk2

Bodega Bay. I really only stopped here because of Hitchcock’s movie “The Birds.” It did not disappoint.


the birds. bodega bay, ca . canon 5d mk2


california coast . somewhere along highway 1, ca . canon 5d mk2


california coast . somewhere along highway 1, ca . canon 5d mk2


the california coast road . somewhere along highway 1, ca . canon 5d mk2


a note left behind . somewhere along highway 1, ca . canon 5d mk2


california coast . somewhere along highway 1, ca . polaroid sx-70


the view in the side mirror . somewhere along highway 1, ca . canon 5d mk2


a thin layer over the ocean . somewhere along highway 1, ca . canon 5d mk2


headlands coffeehouse . fort bragg, ca . canon 5d mk2

The last time I saw the ocean before plunging inland, heading towards Highway 101. Looking at google maps, it’s only 15 miles, but ohmigoodness, that drive was by far, the most INSANE & stressful drive my entire trip. So many pin turns, and I was basically on the edge of the road. Plus it was hot. But it was gorgeous to see the lovely mountains filled with trees.


leaving the coast for the time being . somewhere along highway 1, ca . canon 5d mk2


bridge & water . somewhere along highway 1, ca . canon 5d mk2

All of the craziness was worth the drive though, to step into this world.


the giants. avenue of the giants, ca . polaroid sx-70


the giants. avenue of the giants, ca . canon 5d mk2

Avenue of the Giants. There are moments that I have, where I wish I was still driving along this road, listening to Greg Laswell, & enjoying the trees that surround me in stillness. Yea, it felt like home.


go . before eureka, ca . canon 5d mk2

Last moments of daylight, and the last time I saw the sun that day, for shortly after this image, I was plunged into fog, yet again. But I was exhilarated from the day, and looking forward to the next day, where more adventures waited. <3

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Previous road trip posts:

the beginning.
day one.

13 Responses to “clarity . {the west coast roadtrip 09} . day two.”

  1. Danielle says:

    so beautiful! love the vintage coloring and perspective. :)

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  2. cyn says:

    i miss nor cal… your pictures are beautiful as usual =)

  3. absolutely amazing! I WISH my vacation photos would look as drool-worthy as yours!

  4. AprylHazle says:

    The road, those trees they are calling my name. Susan these are absolutely mesmerizing. Love. Love. Love.

  5. samm says:

    lovely susan :) i think was suppose to live in america.. my heart flutters when I see photos like these. i have a yearning to be in that part of the world. cant wait for my road trip in a few months time :)

  6. I LOVE THESE! So great! It makes me want to move there!

  7. jasfitz says:

    Holy WOW, Susan. Having seen your polaroids, i thought I knew what was coming. But, DANG, girl! I want to be surrounded by these images.

  8. “the view in the side mirror” is a really spectacular shot. what an amazing experience, i can’t wait to see more of it!

  9. Susan. These are ridic. i feel so refreshed for you after looking thru these…you are such a true artist…thanks for inspiring :)

  10. cha says:

    love these!!!! oh those trees, lovely.

  11. carol says:

    the note left behind is so cute :) love the boats! and, did you crawl inside that trunk?

  12. I really like the effect with the car wing mirror :)

  13. Merlynn says:

    you make me want to take a road trip! :) these are great pics. helps to remember and appreciate the beauty of nature!