The Monterey coast is very special. It’s one of the most important marine ecosystems in the world and teaming with life. This trip was full of sea otters, seals, thousands of birds, and Orcas! #photography #nature #ocean #art #travel #naturephotography #eastcoastkin #ArtYear #Scape #California - ThreadSky

molmstead.bsky.social • 16 days ago

The Monterey coast is very special. It’s one of the most important marine ecosystems in the world and teaming with life. This trip was full of sea otters, seals, thousands of birds, and Orcas!

#photography #nature #ocean #art #travel #naturephotography #eastcoastkin #ArtYear #Scape #California

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elisasays.bsky.social•16 days ago

Truly one of my favorite places I’ve ever been. Thank you!

molmstead.bsky.social•14 days ago

Glad you like it! Thank you Elisa 😊

dorcolka.bsky.social•16 days ago

I lived in Pacific Grove years ago and consider this place one of the most beautiful on the planet.

molmstead.bsky.social•14 days ago

Agreed! It stole my heart 😊

helenbennett.bsky.social•11 days ago

Beautiful ✨️🌊

exptknitter.bsky.social•16 days ago

Pt Lobos, right?

molmstead.bsky.social•16 days ago

Pacific Grove 😊

exptknitter.bsky.social•16 days ago

I adore that entire area. Asilomar, PG, Pt Lobos, Carmel-- all of it.
Used to live in Half Moon Bay. Miss it so much.

molmstead.bsky.social•16 days ago

It’s pretty idyllic isn’t it?

leelifesonpeart.bsky.social•15 days ago

Going to pg next weekend. Love it there!

bardicarts.bsky.social•15 days ago

Great shot Michelle 🏵️

molmstead.bsky.social•15 days ago

Thanks so much Tom! I loved the moody weather here 😊

courtneyblaine.bsky.social•16 days ago

The sea otters are EVERYWHERE over here right now ♥️🥹 I went to Taste of Monterey and they gave me some binoculars and I saw at least 30 of them swimming around 🦦

molmstead.bsky.social•14 days ago

I miss them so much! They are a joy to watch 😊

dwains.bsky.social•15 days ago

Me like Big Sur 🙂

marjosl.bsky.social•14 days ago

Such a wonderful coast and beautiful photo Michelle 💛

molmstead.bsky.social•14 days ago

I love it here so much 😊

molmstead.bsky.social•16 days ago

Yes the water is really that blue, especially when the currents bring up the nutrients from deep below the sea.

molmstead.bsky.social•16 days ago

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bellatv55.bsky.social•16 days ago

Home, Sweet Home. *****

quinn-essential.bsky.social•16 days ago

Beautiful

molmstead.bsky.social•16 days ago

Thanks so much Quinn 😊

pattysayswhat.bsky.social•15 days ago

One of the most beautiful drives I ever took was the scenic route from Carmel to Monterey. Absolutely gorgeous. The seals at Monterey!

molmstead.bsky.social•14 days ago

It’s incredible isn’t it?

pattysayswhat.bsky.social•14 days ago

One of my favorite memories. Every twist and turn on the road was so gorgeous.

kayvotesblue.bsky.social•15 days ago

Wish I could afford to live there. It’s beautiful.

keyserlauze.bsky.social•16 days ago

Stunning shot!! Wow!!😍💙

andreapeterson.bsky.social•16 days ago

One of my very favorite places 🥰

molmstead.bsky.social•16 days ago

Same! 😊

thebystander99.bsky.social•16 days ago

There’s just no place else I’ve ever experienced that makes you feel quite like that region does

andreapeterson.bsky.social•16 days ago

I agree. It’s magical.

ceinme.bsky.social•15 days ago

This is where I live (Pebble Beach-on the Monterey Coast), the sun has come out today😁.

molmstead.bsky.social•14 days ago

How wonderful! We have been considering a move to California. Monterey is on our list.

herderofcats.bsky.social•16 days ago

Heading there now! 😁
Adult members night at the aquarium! This is the first time, in 5 years, it’s been scheduled that we’ve been available to go and I’m so excited! I love that kids enjoy it so much but sometimes I want to be the one with my nose smashed up against the glass 😂

molmstead.bsky.social•16 days ago

Haha, yes! It’s such an amazing place. I miss Monterey so much. We will be back this year, just trying to decide when. We visited in April last year.

herderofcats.bsky.social•16 days ago

I think April is pretty perfect! Fall is nice too. Summer never gets too hot but the crowds are crazy. If you haven’t visited Point Lobos, the walk/hike is pretty easy and gorgeous!

molmstead.bsky.social•16 days ago

Yeah, plus the June gloom in summer. We did visit Point Lobos! So amazing. We had a nice cabin booked in Big Sur as well, but the slide happened just before our trip. So I definitely need to make up for that.

herderofcats.bsky.social•16 days ago

Oh no! That would be so disappointing! You definitely need to make up for that!

molmstead.bsky.social•16 days ago

It was, but the upside is that I got to spend an extra 3 days in our hotel in Monterey overlooking the ocean! 💙

heartfulart.bsky.social•16 days ago

I love it there. Sea otters 🦦

molmstead.bsky.social•14 days ago

They were everywhere! Including right outside our window each day at the hotel 😊♥️

tina12312.bsky.social•15 days ago

💓

calicats22.bsky.social•15 days ago

Monterey is beautiful. We love to drive down there from San Francisco.

molmstead.bsky.social•14 days ago

That’s a beautiful part of the experience for sure. Driving the PCH is a must do for everyone 😊

calicats22.bsky.social•14 days ago

It really is. The coast is beautiful. Next year we are planning on doing Portland, Seattle and Vancouver via train. Never been to any of those cities.

molmstead.bsky.social•14 days ago

Sounds like a lot of fun! 😊