Point Loma Formation

EaracheEarache Registered Users Posts: 3,533 Major grins
edited December 19, 2012 in Landscapes
The Point Loma Formation is a sedimentary geological formation in Southern California. The strata date back to the Late Cretaceous.
Located on Point Loma and easily accessible by car, then foot (stairs), if you ever visit. There are Tide Pools also!

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Eric ~ Smugmug

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  • R.JayR.Jay Registered Users Posts: 974 Major grins
    edited December 15, 2012
    Hi Eric, very interesting shots, looks like there is quite a large tidal range.

    Cheers, Richard.
  • wfellerwfeller Registered Users Posts: 2,625 Major grins
    edited December 16, 2012
    Fascinating. Sunset and twilight would bring out some rich colors I'd think.
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  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited December 16, 2012
    Interesting terrain....very well captured. Good work, Eric.

    Tom
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  • EaracheEarache Registered Users Posts: 3,533 Major grins
    edited December 16, 2012
    R.Jay wrote: »
    Hi Eric, very interesting shots, looks like there is quite a large tidal range.

    Cheers, Richard.

    Howdy Richard - you're right, I was surprised how high the water had pooled - thanks.
    wfeller wrote: »
    Fascinating. Sunset and twilight would bring out some rich colors I'd think.

    You are also right Walter, the mid-day light wasn't optimum - however, this area is open only certain hours, not including sunset - bummer!
    black mamba wrote: »
    Interesting terrain....very well captured. Good work, Eric.

    Tom
    Hey Tom - as always, thanks for the look and the feedback!
    Eric ~ Smugmug
  • CornflakeCornflake Registered Users Posts: 3,346 Major grins
    edited December 17, 2012
    For some reason, I'm particularly grabbed by the second shot, maybe because it looks a bit unreal. In a good sense. Nice work on all of them.
    Don
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,940 moderator
    edited December 17, 2012
    Last time I was out that way, there was a tower and TV camera. Which makes it a long time ago :-)

    That part of the coast is really beautiful. Love the geology.
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  • EaracheEarache Registered Users Posts: 3,533 Major grins
    edited December 18, 2012
    Cornflake wrote: »
    For some reason, I'm particularly grabbed by the second shot, maybe because it looks a bit unreal. In a good sense. Nice work on all of them.

    Thanks for the feedback Don... yes, the unusual erosion patterns due to the layering are eye-catching - my pic doesn't really capture them as interesting as they looked in person.
    Eric ~ Smugmug
  • EaracheEarache Registered Users Posts: 3,533 Major grins
    edited December 18, 2012
    ian408 wrote: »
    Last time I was out that way, there was a tower and TV camera. Which makes it a long time ago :-)

    That part of the coast is really beautiful. Love the geology.

    Well, if it's been that long, slide on down and have a visit!
    Not much has changed on Point Loma - still a bunch of mysterious towers and equipment associated with the military. And you're right - Geology Rocks! (sorry, couldn't resist)
    Eric ~ Smugmug
  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited December 18, 2012
    Really interesting hunk of coastline there, Eric. Nice compositions and you did great considering the harsh mid-day light. thumb.gif
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  • EaracheEarache Registered Users Posts: 3,533 Major grins
    edited December 19, 2012
    kdog wrote: »
    Really interesting hunk of coastline there, Eric. Nice compositions and you did great considering the harsh mid-day light. thumb.gif

    Thanks so much for the kind comment and feedback Joel - I'm glad to have shared views of this area with y'all!
    Eric ~ Smugmug
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