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California Cliffs (again)

May 6, 2009

Because of the effect California Cliffs had on me – I’m still going through the emotional aftermath of my highly-charged visit – I thought I’d post a few more pictures of that wonderful, strange, magical place.

Here’s a picture I took of what I used to call ‘Beachy Head’:

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And here’s another cliffs picture I took:

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and here’s a shot of the dunes:

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And finally, here’s a picture that sums the whole place up for me:

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If you haven’t been to California Cliffs yet, then try and go soon. Have a look at that hauntingly beautiful, poignantly desolate landscape and you’ll feel the pull of a thousand years deep inside your soul. And you’ll know…

All photographs © R J Dent (2009)

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California Cliffs

April 12, 2009

One of the most beautiful places I’ve visited recently is California Cliffs.

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I’d been there before, many years ago, and I decided I’d revisit the place. It was spacious, wild, and hauntingly beautiful. It was very much as I remembered it.

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The cliffs are made of sandstone and are constantly being eroded away by the wind and the sea. However, it’s still very beautiful there.

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If you get a chance, go and visit California Cliffs – as I hope these photos show – it’s a very lovely place. 

 

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