My Favorite Photo from 2016
@bagarad (14283)
Paso Robles, California
January 2, 2017 11:35pm CST
This is a photo I've been wanting to take for years, but until a week ago I never had the chance. We were on our way home from our Christmas trip to see friends on Christmas Eve and my brother and his family on Christmas Day. We stayed in motels both nights, so I didn't sleep well. I am used to my bed at home.
We left Orange County, California, a little before noon on the day after Christmas. We had not yet encountered any real traffic during the entire trip. We had to waste at least an hour in Thousand Oaks at the Volvo Service Center finding out why the Check Engine Light was on. It wasn't serious and they didn't have the parts, so we continued on our way home.
Because of the delay, it was almost sundown when we started through Ventura. About that time my bladder gave notice that we should stop and find a restroom. I could see the sunset would be a beauty. As we turned off the freeway and headed toward the beach, I asked my husband to stop and let me out so I could take this photo I'd always wanted. The timing was perfect. I considered it God's Christmas present to me.
Did anything with special significance happen to you or for you over the holidays?
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@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
3 Jan 17
That is a gorgeous image. It was meant to be!
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@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
3 Jan 17
I agree. Things like this don't happen when I try to plan them.
@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
3 Jan 17
@bagarad exactly! The little things in life are what makes the best moments
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@PainsOnSlate (21846)
• Canada
28 Jan 17
That photo is stunning and it gave me goosebumps. We were at home over the holidays, all the kids came to us.
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@JohnRoberts (109842)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Jan 17
That is a striking sunset and those people are also stopping to enjoy.
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@louievill (28847)
• Philippines
3 Jan 17
You should have watermarked your photo so no one could use it without your permission. It's a good shot and nice composition
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@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
3 Jan 17
Take a closer look and you will see that I did. It blends in with the waves.
@jyotiu28jul (403)
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3 Jan 17
Wow.... It's a lovely pic. Hope to see many more this year... All the best.
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@atoz1to10 (6780)
• Australia
3 Jan 17
the photo is so beautiful... Are you and your family in it?
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@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
3 Jan 17
Nope. My husband was with the car, since there was nowhere to really park and leave the car.
@oracle1ac (352)
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3 Jan 17
that scene is priceless, that is the ultimate prize for any one that love the sunset and to have been the one to capture it makes it worth the while good Job!!
good Job!!1 person likes this
