Wildflowers blowing in the breeze on Ollason Peak in Toro Park. Photographed with an iPhone SE
California State Parks lifeguard hopefuls prepare to test their skills on Monterey State Beach. Photographed with an iPhone SE.
Thousands of by-the-wind sailors (Velella velella) have arrived on the shores of Monterey Bay in the past few days. Above, they are shown on sand and rocks at low tide in Pebble Beach on Saturday, March 23.
A rainbow above the Gabilan Mountains in northeast Monterey County. Photographed with a Sony a7RII, Sony 24-105mm lens.
The sunset on the spring equinox at Carmel Beach. Photographed with a Samsung S22.
Turkey tail mushrooms grow on a log at Rana Creek Ranch in eastern Carmel Valley.
A cedar waxwing, probably on its seasonal migration through Carmel Valley, takes shelter in the leaves during a rainstorm.
Slow down out there. A snail making its way across a wet road on a rainy day in Carmel Valley. Photographed with an iPhone 12 min
Daffodils in full bloom enjoy the sunshine near the Monterey Memory Garden. Photographed with an iPhone 12 Pro.
A honeybee works the blossoms on a jade plant in Marina. Photographed with an iPhone 12 Pro Max