Photos from Alviso Marina, where quiet salt flats stretch toward the bay, the air shimmers with light, and every reflection blurs the line between land and sky.

In a pond where every fish has an opinion and none of them are helpful, the koi gather for their daily debate: is the leaf suspicious, is the water too dramatic today, and who exactly stirred the algae without permission? Between overthinkers, skeptics, and self-appointed philosophers, this unlikely council of fish proves one thing — even in calm waters, the drama runs deep.

Photos from Sutro Baths, where ocean pools, weathered walls, and drifting fog trace the outlines of San Francisco’s lost shoreline retreat.

Photos from Land’s End — rugged cliffs and winding trails overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, Mile Rocks Lighthouse, and gulls perched on sea-worn rocks where the Pacific meets the horizon.

They’re back… though they never really left. The legendary Nap Pile has reassembled on the pier, stacking sleep on sleep like it’s a group project no one wants to lead. Nothing happens, and that’s exactly the point. In this sequel, their dedication to doing less somehow reaches new heights.

A walk through the Seal Cove Cypress Tree Tunnel — where twisting trunks and filtered light create a quiet, dreamlike passage to the sea.

A contemplative journey through the Land of Medicine Buddha in Santa Cruz — where forest light filters through redwoods, prayer flags breathe in the breeze, and every path invites quiet reflection.

They’ve reached peak laziness. No tides to chase. No fish to hunt. Just a pier, the sun, and the unwavering commitment to doing absolutely nothing. If relaxation were a sport, these seals would win gold by refusing to stand up for the medal.

The final set of the three part series of photos from Lick Observatory located on Mount Hamilton in San Jose, CA. This set captures the night sky.

Sunset views from Lick Observatory — the Bay Area fading into gold and haze as the last light slips behind the hills.

Perched on her wooden throne at Cowell Ranch, Anna the hummingbird delivers swift judgment on every hiker who dares walk past her fence.

First of a three part series of photos from Lick Observatory located on Mount Hamilton in San Jose, CA.

A coastal homage from the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum — where ocean legends, vintage boards, and crashing waves converge atop the cliff, celebrating the timeless rhythm of California surf culture.

In the alleyways between seed and shadow, one bird keeps the peace. Cross him, and even the wind won’t carry your name.

A shoreline portrait from Coyote Point — where sailboats cut across the bay, planes rise toward the sky, and the wind carries whispers of adventure through the eucalyptus and sea spray.