Stearns Wharf - Santa Barbara, CA
Read MoreDophin Fountain by Santa Barbara artist Bud Bottoms
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A view from Stearns Wharf toward Santa Barbara
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A feeling of fantasy at Stearns Wharf
There was something about the early morning light that inspired me to give this photo a fantasy-like treatment.
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A less fanciful version of Stearns Wharf
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A single dinghy amid the anchored sailboats
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Boats anchored near Stearns Wharf
I like the contrast of the anchored boats offset by the motion of the foreground vessel. I wanted to keep all the boats somewhat silhouetted. The dinghy also is in contrast to the foreground boat.
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This scene is a portion of the anchored sailboats
In reality, the sea and sky almost blended together seamlessly. Here one can see the oil rigs in the distance. I could have removed them, but they are a part of the California coast, and there are three of them nicely placed!
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Stearns Wharf, looking toward Santa Barbara
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Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara
Wider image of Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara
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Replica of six-pound gun
This replica is based on the guns of the Lawrence which sailed these waters in the 1840s.
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Close-up of cafe umbrella on Stearns Wharf
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Stearns Wharf outdoor dining area with umbrellas
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