Pacific storms are visiting.
Bringing prayed for rain,
and postcard waves.
Santa doesn’t need a sleigh in Caly.
He just surfs on in!
Cheers to you from Caly’s Surfing Santa~
.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Nice, Cindy.
Thank you my friend!
Beautiful set of photos!
Mil grazi & Merry Christmas~
Cindy, as a nature lover, you just took me to heaven. Huge hugs!
Awwww, so glad and cheers to you!
Beautiful pictures Cindy!
Merci beaucoup!
mmmmmmmhhh ! beautifull blues and greys und fortunately no santa 😀
He won’t be arriving until Christmas Eve…. 😉
Oh, I can feel the cliffs disintegrating from here with every crash of the waves – the very sad downside of crashing waves! 🙁
Oh yes, especially where houses are built too close to the edge!
Love the idea of surfing Santa 😉
I’ll try to get a pic of him for you on Christmas Eve…… 😉
🙂 Everybody go surfing, surfing USA. Yay 🙂
That is the other thing you can do when you visit besides robbing stage coaches Graham. I will loan you a board as long as you don’t get any dings……
Well I’m quite good at Scrabble or perhaps a little Monopoly. 🙂
See, you need more excitement….. 😉
Love the photos, especially the one at the top…
Twilight reflections, so happy you enjoyed~
These are amazing shots and king tides here on he Washington Coast are entertaining tourists and locals both this past couple of days.
I can imagine, such beautiful, rugged coastline, and I know you are getting pounded now with storms. I would love to see it~
Visions of a Surfing Santa are hilarious! I’m so glad you have been getting some rain though, and your photos of the pounding surf are glorious. 🙂
I guess Surfing Santa is an anomoly to some, but for me, I grew up with him!! 😉 😉
Wonderful pictures you have here, and it reminds me of the power of the ocean, and its beauty.. Take care & Happy blogging to ya…
Yes, our beautiful oceans, with constantly changing views. Love it too!
A very powerful image. Beautiful 🙂
Very kind & appreciated~
Beautiful. I love the sound of waves coming in.
Yes, it tranquilzes me, probably because I was actually born right next to the ocean!
I could read by the ocean all day long!
<3
What a mental image, Santa hanging ten! Only in Caly!
I think he actually moved here from the North Pole, but we are not supposed to tell……
Those splashing waves are therapeutic. Strong movements but yet calm your mind. I could not help imagine Santa on a serf board 🙂
He likes to hang ten on a big board that can handle all the toys…….
Beautiful Cindy. Reminds me of my recent trip down the Oregon Coast. The storms do put on fantastic shows. 🙂 –Curt
The further north you go up the west coast, the more spectacular the storms get……
Looks so beautiful there! Merry Christmas Hugz, Lisa and Bear
Hugz back to all three of you!
Yes! Postcard waves and postcard sentiments. 🙂
If only I could get a snap of Santa……..
Well … 😀
Beautiful land and sea! Those storms cause such dramatic surf. Santa better be careful!
He finds it all pretty tame compared to the frozen north~
Gorgeous photos! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you more for appreciating!
Cheers to you too,dear Cindy ! Wondrous seascapes,love the angry disposition of the ocean and all your commentaries under each photo ! Have a lovely festive season 🙂
You too my friend and a Happy & Healty New Year!
Wow Cindy, these photos are truly fantastic!
Awww, very kind & most appreciated~
Beautiful photos…I love storms…not sure why!
I love them too, displays of mother nature’s power!
It would be hard to pick a favorite from these shots, Cindy. Everyone of them is spectacular. 🙂
That is so kind and I am most honored! Cheers to you~
<3 🙂
Those are gorgeous photos of the Pacific shore, Cindy!
Pretty hard to take a bad pic in this part of the coast, it is so beautiful! Thanks so much for the kind words~
Nice!! Santa must be a confident surfer if he’s to arrive in this storm! We’re getting a bit stormy here too right now.
Santa is confident about everything, so are the reindeer! Hope you are enjoying your storm~
Hey, I’m with him, grabbing the surf ski now! Enjoy…
Santa got tired of the frozen north and moved west, but I’m not supposed to tell…..
Beautiful pics <3 I love the sea
I do too, have to get my fix of it regularly!
Powerful images!
<3
of course santa surfs on in… ha! great post!
Santa can basically do anything.
yeah – and we just had a local news story about a man that hit a deer and crashed in his car… – and santa was driving home from his job at the mall – and then stopped to help the guy and the injured man was like “Santa???” I will comeback later and link the post I make when I upload the vid – have a good one Cindy 🙂
Cindy, these pictures are so beautiful. Thank you for sharing! Hugs! Veraiconica
Hugs and Merry Christmas Veraionica! <3
Wonderful coastline, great surf. Look forward to seeing surfing Santa Christmas Eve.
I will try and get a clip of Santa surfing in…….
Reblogged this on Spirit In Action and commented:
Thank you Cindy! So glad to read that A California is finally getting some much needed rain. All of nature seems to perk up and radiate joy after the rains return following the dry seasons.
Unbelieveable the sense of relief and the animals and birds celebrating. We need a lot more though. Thank you my dear friend and Happiest Holidays!
Beautiful photos Cindy. The Coast with the ocean rolling in is captivating.
So happy you enjoyed and cheers to you~
Dear Cindy, I know I don’t comment perhaps as much as I should.But your photography is astonishingly good. You are so inventive and I adore your pics. Much love and Happy Hols xx
Visa versa 2 U x 2! Happy Holidays~
What a beautiful blog you have here, Cindy. Thank you for your visit to my blog and for liking one of my posts. May the God Almighty pour His blessings, favor, protection and grace upon you and yours in the name of Jesus Christ. Compliment of the season.
You are most welcome! You have a wonderful blog! Christmas blessings to you and your family and appreciation for your kind wishes~
Caly looks beautiful! Gorgeous photos. As long as that water is needed and doesn’t get too strong, it’s very picturesque. 🙂
Merci beaucoup mon ami!
Thank you for taking us to seeing the beauty of the world and our planet. Every single post expresses your passion for the nature, that has touched my heart.
These photos make me speechless. Merry Christmas to you, dear Cindy. < 3 <3
Awwww, and to you Amy, you are a joy in my life! Merry Christmas to you and your family~ <3 <3
amazing shot!
Mil grazi!
That first photo could win a contest!
From a talented photographer like you, this is a wonderful compliment~
🙂 ah, gee, shucks!
Just the truth~
Liebe Cindy, ich wünsche dir ein gesundes, fröhliches und friedliches Fest, KLaus
Frohe Weihnachten und ein sehr gutes neues Jahr zu Ihnen Klaus! <3
friedliche frohe Festtage wünsche ich dir im Kreise deiner Lieben
Oh, could I use a sunny beach day. Thanks for the virtual visit. Happy winter holidays.
Back to you my friend it has been a wonderful year looking at your amazing posts!
I’m humbled. I must tell you how much pleasure it is to watch your life’s journey.
I feel the same about your journeys. You rock ma deah!
Pingback: Best fiction and writing blogs | M.C. Tuggle, Writer
The beach has a special beauty in winter. Thank you for posting.
Thank you more for appreciating~
Your current weather pattern has probably brought you new photo ops! Well done!!!
Finally, rain and storms!!! 🙂
Beautiful Pictures i like your positive Pictures, thank you very much Cindy….💗💗💗
Vielen danke! Froliche Weinnachten. <3
Love the lighting in your first shot ~ something about waves and stormy weather that just appeals to me…great shots. Really like the photo of the nice beach, as relaxing too appeals 🙂
Have thoroughly enjoyed a year of your amazing photos, travels and narratives. It is wonderful to meet fellow vagabonds in the virtual world! Happy Hols~
🙂
Lovely, Cindy — here, we’ve been stuck with grey skies and rain. Somehow, a nice gentle snow would be more appropriate! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Oh, crossing my fingers, maybe it will come for you for Christmas! I hope so, hugz and cheers~
You have truly captured the the beautiful strength of water, stay blessed! Merry Christmas.
My lovely Antionette! Kiss your family and have a wonderful Christmas. It has been a hoot and half spending the past year with you my dear friend~ <3 <3
The time has come to pay the piper for our crimes against nature. Your photos as always are beautiful.
Sad, but true! Thank you my friend and Happy Holidays!
Lovely images Cindy. Here is a youtube of surfing Santas in Australia http://theinspirationroom.com/daily/2012/aldi-perfect-aussie-christmas/ hope it plays for you
Oh my gosh!!! I particularly love the ham!! Cracking up…….
It is an ad for a grocery chain but scroll down to the video clip….
This is hilarious, I was trying to get my kids to don a surfers hat and catch a wave but they won’t do it…..go figure!!!! 😉 😉 I told them it was for ‘art,’ I attempted bribery. No dice……ingrates!! Laughing…….
It has been another wonderful year with you Pauline! Happy Holidays and Happy and Healthy New Year to you and Jack!
What spoil sports Cindy, not even for art, laughing with you….
It has been a good year for us and you and yours too. I have loved sharing it with you. Hope you have a peaceful Christmas and here’s to 2015 and more adventures my blogging buddy… 🙂
I can just about see the reindeer in those breakers. 🙂
They don’t even need a surfboard!!! Happy Holidays Brenda and Happy New Year to you and your family!
And to you as well! 🙂
While the West coast was in need of a good soaking we all wish it didn’t come all at once. I hope you’re ready for a great Christmas and a very prosperous New Year’s 🙂
So Cal hasn’t gotten slammed like NoCal. We have had three mild storms and need more. Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Hi Cindy, what beautiful Picture…I use to live right on the beach in San Diego…I miss it…but I guess I will have to come over here and see it..lol
Thank you for all your likes..so nice of you..
Merry Christmas
re-blog Abovethecrowdbysherri.wordpress.com
Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness Sherri! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Reblogged this on Above The Crowd Shopping, Sherri Of Palm Springs and commented:
The Beautiful Pacific by Cindy Knoke
So kind and so appreciated! <3
Rain! Hooray!! Thank you thank you :star:
Oh yes! The joy is remarkable! You should have seen the birds taking bath in the rain water filled birdbath! They liked it so much more than hose water. They lined up for it and I have the pics to prove it!! Joy!!! We still need more, but the snow pack is building in the Sierras!
😀 😀 Zippideedoodah!! My oh my!!
Romantic (as in nature) pictures in spontaneity has best views. You capture them so well.
You are very kind~
Merry Christmas Cindy.
Stunning images 🙂
Mil grazi~
Fantastic images as always. Have the more wonderful Christmas and New Year. And all the best to your family.
Visa versa 2 U x 2!
Let’s hope for peaceful 2015 after a “stormy” 2014. Sea, ocean, river, stream, water always beautiful, live-giving and dangerous at times. My best wishes for You Cindy. Happy Holidays and all the best in the upcoming year. I wish you many beautiful moments, people, places and photos. Cheers. Wanda from Poland.
Yes, we all need to pray for peace in this hostile world. Nature shows us the path to peace. Happy Holidays to you Wanda my friend and the happiest and healthiest 2015! <3 <3
I LOVE these, Cin. Esp the first. Could look at ’em all day. (But then I couldn’t blog LOL.)
Merry Cmas, my friend. You’ve been with me since my fledgling days and I am grateful for the faithful support. I am so happy to be journeying along, going where you go and seeing what you do.
Love,
Diana
Back 2 U x 2 my friend. Love your blog and look forward to your posts. Wishing you the happiest and healthiest blogging New Year! <3 🙂
I wish I was there…love wild oceans!
They are wild and free, so I love them too!
Wonderful way to deliver our Christmas pressies on a surfing santa sled!! Looks wonderful too 😉 Have a fantastic Christmas and big Woflie hugs surfing their way to you! Hmm….a surfing Wolfie…lol now there’s a thought for the Christmas cards!! 🙂
ohhhh, surfing wolfie, I’ll come up and take the pics…..of course it’s just an excuse to meet the wolf child!
The power of the sea is so awesome, Cindy. I could spend hours just watching and listening as the surge overruns the land during and after a storm. There’s a magnificence in it that transcends beauty. Beautiful shots….., especially like the first one. Hugs, Cuz !
Yes, the ocean is simply remarkable when storms hit. It was a thrill to see it top the bridge, although not for the drivers when they were under the water!!! Hugs back at you cuz~
Happy Holidays, Cindy!
Visa versa 2 U x 2 !
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I’ve so enjoyed your insightful words this year and look forward to what you come up with in 2015
Christmas Blessing to you and your family Ana, and wishes for the Happiest and Healthiest New Year! Love your blog and photographs and look forward to seeing them!
Here Santa’s sleigh is pulled by hundreds of swallows. feliz navidad
Santa is so creative!! Feliz Navidad!
There’s always bad news for somebody, Cindy! Hope 2015 is kind to you 🙂
And to you my friend, only the best!
It seems Santa (or Father Christmas as he is known in Zambia) is creative in delivering gifts. He took to the skiis here when he brought us a package or two. I hope you had a great December 25th.
I have heard he is a very adept skiier! Happy healthy New Year!
Merry belated Christmas Cindy, and all the best for you in 2015!
Visa versa 2 U x 2!
So dramatic, what a great time to shoot!
I missed the really big waves that came later though!
Hope you got enough rain to ease your drought – great wave shots.
We got enough to turn everything green, but sadly, not nearly enough to end the drought.
Gorgeous!! (even if it is a storm coming)
In Caly storms are cause for major celebration as we are still in major drought!
Liebe Cindy super schöne Fotos wünsche dir einen gemütlichen glücklichen Sonntag mit ganz vielen lieben Grüßen Klaus
Vielen danke und Gluckliches Neues Jahr Klaus!
Cindy – Truly awesome. Pictures of stormy waves of the Pacific are always my favorite. Your photography comes with sound they are so good.
Awww, Happiest & Healthiest New Year to you and Tom my friend~
Powerful shots, my friend. Great gallery!.
All the best to you. Aquileana 😀
Mil grazi & Happy New Year!
http://thewolfhowlsatnight.wordpress.com/2014/12/05/choke-the-night/
Hi Cindy, I can’t locate your email address. Here is mine acpien@gamil.com. Will mid March work for you? After April, probably is travel time (?) Otherwise, Dec. will work since SD is warm in winter. 🙂 Feel free to delete my comment. Thank you, Cindy! Have a great weekend.
Yes, that will work well. I will email you when I return from Polynesia. Should be such fun!
Thank you, Cindy! Have a great time. 🙂
Awesome photo of Nature’s wrath!
So happy you enjoyed & cheers to you!
The picture says it all.
storm surges in our country destroyed so many beach fronts and devastated coastal communities…