Annes Nature Shots

09/10/2026

Sunsets and birds = a perfect combination. Don’t you think?

09/09/2026

🏈 Football season is here, which means I’m officially a football widow!

So while the guys are glued to the game, my buddy Max and I head to the beach for our own kind of evening entertainment. 🐾🌅

Last night at Aliomar State Beach, we were treated to a spectacular sunset and a whole parade of pelicans soaring across the sky. 🦅✨

Honestly… I think we won. ❤️

09/09/2026

🌅🐾 Max was completely mesmerized by tonight’s sunset at Asilomar State Beach.

Just him, the ocean, and a sky putting on the most beautiful show. ❤️✨ Some moments are simply meant to be savored.

09/07/2026

🐟🌊 There’s nothing quite like fresh catch from Monterey Bay!

One of my favorite things about living here is being able to buy fresh fish right off the pier from Fresh Catch Monterey. You really can’t get much fresher than that! 🎣

They post on their website when they’ll be at K Dock in Monterey, so you can check ahead and see what’s fresh and available.

It’s not only a great way to enjoy delicious, fresh fish—it’s also a wonderful way to support our local fishermen and our Monterey community. ❤️

From the ocean to the dock and straight to our table. We’re pretty lucky to call Monterey home!

09/06/2026

09/05/2026

🌅 When the sunrise calls, you run to the beach!

This morning, the clouds, golden light, and sun breaking through were simply magical. So I grabbed my camera and headed to Fort Ord State Park. 📸🌊

A few fellow sunrise lovers joined me, and WOW… what a

09/04/2026

Adventure found at Garrapata! 🥾🌊📸

With Big Sur hiking still limited because of the fires, we decided to explore somewhere a little closer to home—and Garrapata State Park did not disappoint!

We checked out the new overlooks at Gates 1 & 2, followed the trails, and discovered some absolutely spectacular coastal views stretching across Monterey Bay.

Cliffs, ocean, trails, fresh air, and plenty of places to stop and soak it all in. 🌿

If you’re missing your Big Sur adventures, put Garrapata on your list! It’s a beautiful reminder that there’s still plenty of wild coastline to explore right here in our own backyard. 💙

And of course, I brought my camera… because how could I not? 📸

09/04/2026

Missing Big Sur this fall. 💔🌲 My heart aches knowing the fires are still burning through this beautiful place. Praying for Big Sur, its people and wildlife, and for healing to come soon. 🙏❤️

So grateful for these memories and hopeful for the day I can return. 🌊🌿

09/04/2026

🎨📸 Art is all about seeing the moment.

Walking along Carmel Beach, I watched artists choose different scenes to paint and realized photography is much the same: we each pause for the view that catches our eye.

A painter has a canvas; I have a camera. We’re both capturing the moments that make us stop and say, “That’s the view I want to remember.” ❤️