Pfieffer and Julia Pfieffer Burns State Parks

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 Took a trip to the coast a couple of days ago. Originally planned on
photographing around the Monterey, Point Lobos area but the traffic and
crowds were horrendous.

So I continued down the coast to the Big Sur area. No beach visits but great
hikes and my kind of country, forests.


This butterfly finally cooperated and stay in one place for a few seconds



The feather on the clover just appealed to me for some reason.



There were a few flowers, some easier to spot than others, especially
if you're color blind. I hate that term











Another patient insect.






This is a famous waterfall at Julia Pfieffer Burns State Park
 because it empties into the Pacific Ocean






If you go to the other side of the parking lot and follow the Canyon Trail...





Go, See, Enjoy, Stay Safe and Photograph

Dave



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