A hummingbird goes all in on an Aloe blossom at Point Pinos in Pacific Grove.
Partington Cove between the rains on Sunday, April 14. Photographed with an iPhone SE.
Donning protective glasses, these solar eclipse viewers turn their eyes to the sky to witness a phenomenon on Monday, April 8 that won’t be seen in this country for another two decades. Photographed with a Samsung S22
Goats graze at Toro County Park’s Ollason Peak, overlooking the Salinas Valley from 1,800 feet. Photographed with an iPhone 14.
In between storms, a drone shot captures a painting-like sunset over Fort Ord National Monument.
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.