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Every published photograph, gathered by the place it was made. Choose a region, then a place.

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Showing 113 photographs from 12 places.

8 photographs

Ocean Beach

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Wide panoramic view of a sandy beach strewn with kelp, framed by a concrete pier stretching out into ocean waves under a bright, clear sun.

Sunset over a ocean shore with bright golden light reflecting off wet sand, gentle incoming waves, and dark silhouetted coastal rocks.

Low-angle perspective beneath a concrete ocean pier, casting a sharp geometric shadow across wet sand scattered with seaweed under a bright blue sky.

Textured cloud pattern glowing in shades of pink, orange, and purple above silhouetted trees and rooftops.

Silhouette of a metal gate with cutout lettering that reads OCEAN BEACH, set against a fiery ocean sunset and deep blue sky.

A long ocean pier silhouetted against a brilliant orange and purple sunset sky as dark waters ripple below.

Silhouetted figures walk along a sandy beach under a vibrant orange, magenta, and blue twilight sky with a long pier extending into ocean waves.

Silhouetted people gathered on a sandy beach watching the sun set on the ocean horizon beside a long pier.

5 photographs

Sunset Cliffs & Point Loma

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High-angle view of layered coastal sandstone cliffs meeting turquoise ocean water near a natural rock arch and rocky cove.

A tall steel lattice tower silhouetted against a deep orange sunset sky over the ocean coastline.

Bright orange sunset over ocean waves reflecting onto wet sandy shoreline with scattered pebbles and rugged cliffs on the right.

Docked boats and sailboats in a calm marina under a vivid magenta and purple sunset sky, with patio umbrellas visible on the right.

Vibrant pink and orange sunset sky over a calm ocean view framed by silhouetted palm trees and coastal bluffs.

9 photographs

La Jolla & Torrey Pines

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Panoramic view of dirt trails through flowering succulents on a coastal bluff overlooking a blue ocean under a clear sky.

High-angle view of an eroded reddish cliff with purple flowering bushes overlooking a concrete highway bridge, beach, and ocean under a scattered cloudy sky.

Elevated view overlooking a lush coastal town with a wooden pier extending into the blue ocean under scattered clouds.

High-angle view of steep coastal cliffs meeting a sandy beach and ocean under a blue sky with a paraglider above.

A paraglider with a red and yellow canopy glides through a cloudy blue sky high above steep, sunlit cliffs.

Wooden staircase leading down a vegetation-covered slope toward a rocky cove beach under a warm sunset horizon.

Footprints lead across a wide sandy beach bordered by high coastal cliffs under a bright sun and cloud-streaked sky.

White foamy ocean wave washing onto the shore at sunset under a sky filled with orange and lavender clouds.

Wooden stairs with white railings leading down to a rocky beach as a bright sun breaks through thick clouds over the ocean.

3 photographs

North County Coast

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View from the open door of a plane over the California coastline during a skydive

Lifeguard tower number 7 stands beside a red stop sign along a concrete seawall overlooking the ocean under a blue and pink gradient sky.

Colorful kayaks lined up on a floating dock at a marina under a bright orange and purple sunset sky.

47 photographs

San Diego City & Harbor

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A large golden full moon in a black night sky hovering above the silhouetted roof of a modern building with illuminated windows.

Wide panoramic view of high-rise city buildings and docked yachts reflecting off still harbor waters, framed by rocky shorelines on both sides.

Wide panoramic view of a calm harbor framed by eucalyptus trees along a concrete walking path under a bright blue sky.

Hermz Shamoun at a Balboa Park overlook with the San Diego skyline behind him

High-angle panoramic view looking out across a marina filled with boats, framed by hotel balconies and palm trees beneath a blue sky with wispy clouds.

Wide panoramic view of coastal marshland with dry brown grasses in shallow waters under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Hermz Shamoun standing in a field of yellow wildflowers

Low-angle view looking up at a sailboat's sail caught in the wind, with a dog on deck facing a city skyline across the water under a bright blue sky.

Four large birds fly in formation across a deep blue sky above a coastal cliff edge overlooking the ocean.

Silhouette among illuminated blue vertical columns

Detailed view of a bright full moon centered in a dark black sky surrounded by faint distant stars.

A wide concrete waterfront walkway beside a marina with moored sailboats and high-rise city buildings in the background under a vivid blue sky.

A stone lantern stands beside a shallow stream surrounded by dense pine trees and lush foliage under a bright blue sky.

Silhouetted performer wearing a hat with one arm raised on a illuminated stage before a crowd with raised hands.

Low-angle view of fan palm fronds against a clear blue sky.

A wide panoramic view of turquoise ocean water meeting steep sandstone cliffs and stacked grey boulders under a bright sky.

An illuminated vintage sign reading Belmont Park positioned in front of a wooden roller coaster structure glowing in intense red light at night.

Low-angle view looking up inside a lighthouse lantern room, showcasing the glass Fresnel lens, dark iron framework, and blue glass panes.

A view looking out from inside a dark, layered sea cave toward vibrant tide pools and hazy ocean cliffs.

Panoramic view of a concrete bridge spanning a turquoise coastal inlet under a clear blue sky, framed by foreground scrub and wooden fence posts.

A wide urban avenue flanked by tall glass skyscrapers and palm trees under a clear blue sky.

Distant orange sunset glowing through a dense canopy of trees and eucalyptus foliage.

A full vibrant rainbow arcs across a bright blue sky over sandy dunes bordered by wooden fence posts.

A sunset ocean scene framed by dark rocky cliffs on the right, with gentle waves brushing the shoreline under a blue and orange sky.

A paved walking path along a terraced hillside overlooks a valley and highway network during a vibrant orange and purple sunset.

A large domed wooden lattice building sits behind a calm reflecting pool surrounded by tall palm trees and colorful purple flowers under a vivid blue sky.

A long line of new white commercial trucks parked along a concrete pier beside a large red and white cargo ship under a soft pastel sky.

A historic tall ship with white sails and intricate rigging moored at a harbor waterfront under a clear blue sky.

Panoramic sunset view from a rocky hilltop looking out over a wide valley, with a silhouetted tree centered in front of a bright orange horizon.

Low-angle perspective looking down a body of water situated between two parallel concrete bridge decks lit with a red glow at twilight, reflecting vibrant lights in the water.

A wide coastal canyon filled with green shrubbery leading to the ocean under a warm orange sunset sky, with a tall metallic lattice tower standing on the right ridge.

A large domed structure and surrounding palm trees bathed in vivid red and green lights, reflecting across a wide rectangular pond at night.

An elevated view of a city skyline at sunset, with the sun bursting beside high-rise buildings and casting a bright golden orange light across the urban rooftops.

Vibrant red and orange sunset over a calm marina filled with boats and gentle water ripples.

Panoramic view of a city skyline with illuminated buildings under a gradient purple and pink twilight sky.

A straight asphalt street lined with palm trees leads toward a bright golden sunset on the horizon.

A view looking down a narrow wooden footbridge framed by steel lattice towers under a vibrant orange and blue evening sky surrounded by trees.

Hermz wearing sunglasses and a patterned shirt stands at the stainless steel wheel of a sailboat on open water with a city skyline in the background.

Dark silhouetted trees against a glowing orange and blue sky with the sun bursting low on the horizon.

A fire pit with active flames sits poolside near dark woven chairs, surrounded by tall palm trees under a bright blue sky with white clouds.

Intricate wooden ship masts, ropes, and ratlines silhouetted against a gradient sunset sky fading from dark blue to warm orange.

A glowing orange moon dips behind layered dark mountain ridges under a vivid red sky.

A long curved bridge supported by concrete piers extends over water against a sky filled with vivid magenta, purple, and orange twilight clouds.

Seafoam washes onto a sandy shore beneath a vibrant orange sunset.

Silhouetted mountain ridges and suburban rooftops under an orange and soft purple gradient sky with bright light glowing over distant hills.

Silhouette of a person standing on a sandy shore under a vivid purple, pink, and red sunset sky.

1 photograph

Balboa Park

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A wide panoramic view of a busy public plaza with ornate Spanish-style architecture, tall palm trees, food trucks, and crowds walking under warm golden sunlight.

5 photographs

Coachella Valley

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Large white capital letters spelling INDIAN LAND standing in a dry desert landscape against rugged mountains under a blue sky.

A richly decorated interior room featuring red lampshades, a central chandelier, patterned wallpaper, a red velvet armchair, and carved dark wood furniture.

A large Ferris wheel silhouetted against a vibrant orange and blue sunset sky, with distant mountains and a crowd of people below.

A crowd gathers on a grassy lawn beneath a geometric canopy constructed from vibrant blue, orange, and yellow triangular shade sails.

Low-angle view of large metal art installations shaped like rockets against a vivid pink and orange sunset with silhouetted people walking below.

3 photographs

Amboy & Mojave Desert

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A heavily rutted dirt road in an arid desert landscape stretches toward distant mountains under a vivid pink and purple sunset sky.

A retro sign reading Roy's Motel Cafe stands in a gravel lot next to a mid-century modern building under a clear blue sky.

Silhouette of a tall columnar cactus standing against a gradient sunset sky transitioning from deep orange to purple.

2 photographs

Julian & Cuyamaca

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Hermz Shamoun perched on a granite boulder above pine-covered ridges

Snow-covered ground catching warm pink and orange light under a low setting sun framed by silhouetted trees.

2 photographs

Beyond California

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A paved walking trail curves through tall grasses and wild vegetation under a wide blue sky with scattered clouds.

High-angle wide panoramic view of an expansive green lawn, flagpole, city skyline, and bright blue sky with white clouds framed by a stone terrace ledge.