Scripps Pier in Lajolla

Scott has spent many hours around the Scripps Pier in La Jolla, California. He is drawn to the pier because every visit is different. Between the tide, weather, and time of day, the view is never the same. This particular evening, Scott was enjoying a rare moment in having the pier all to himself. The sun had just dipped behind the ocean. As he continuously clicked the shutter, he captured this perfect moment when the sand, sea, and sky became one. Please click here for sizing and more info.

Road to Paradise

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Nestled in the small cove protected by San Simeon Point, and somewhat out of sight of the cars passing nearby on Highway 1, this pier is located in the William R. Hearst Memorial State Beach. I can still recall the perfect morning breeze with the small scent of salt. The Road to Paradise is a Limited Edition print of only 300 images. To view more click here

Perfect Harmony

I was listing to music and going through my six years of work, when I came across this image.  It was one of those days where you feel like the universe is working against you.  I had been working on my seasonal gallery all day with my designer and nothing was flowing.  This image has everything that inspires me; the ocean, the breeze, the moment, the smell and most importantly, the sound of the stream working perfectly with the subtle ocean waves.  This image reflects perfect harmony.  It inspired me and helped me find perspective on a challenging day.  I hope it does the same for you.  Click here to view the full image:

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Classic Southern California

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Scott Papek Presents “Classic Southern California”

Imperial Beach is the most southwesterly city in the continental United States. Flanked by the Pacific Ocean and South San Diego Bay the town is nestled between miles of uncrowded beaches, big surf and unparalleled open space and wetlands teeming with wildlife. Because Imperial Beach is one of the of the last untouched beach towns in Southern California, it is known as Classic Southern California.

Imperial Beach Photography

About the Shot: Walking up and down the shoreline looking for the best way to represent this beautiful pier, I was drawn to the middle patterns. If you moved a little to the left or right the patterns would get lost. After a good 2 hours the tripod was in place, buried 2 inches in the sand to eliminate any camera movement. There is a moment right before or right after the sun sinks where the colors are the most vibrant, in this case minutes before the sun dipped into the ocean. There are so many little things I’m drawn to in “Classic Southern California”. It could easily be mistaken as a painting, the patterns within the pier, fisherman on top, the pattern in the sun from the piers pillars and the yellow reflection in the foreground on the smooth Pacific Ocean.

“CLASSIC SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA”  is a limited edition of only 300 gallery prints. Find out more here

 

La Jolla Surfing

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The humidity in Nebraska has been awful. I stumbled across this picture taken a few years back in La Jolla. Who wants to join me and pretend we’re having a picnic right there, right now?

Did some research on humidity and came across this article on the howstuffworks website. I had no idea there were different kinds of humidity.

Humidity is somethi­ng we hear about daily in weather reports. Humidity is to blame for that muggy, steam-room feeling you experience on certain summer days.

Humidity can be measured in several ways, but relative humidity is the most common. In order to understand relative humidity, it is helpful to first understand absolute humidity.

Absolute humidity is the mass of water vapor divided by the mass of dry air in a volume of air at a given temperature. The hotter the air is, the more water it can contain.

­Relative humidity is the ratio of the current absolute humidity to the highest possible absolute humidity (which depends on the current air temperature). A reading of 100 percent relative humidity means that the air is totally saturated with water vapor and cannot hold any more, creatin­g the possibility of rain. This doesn’t mean that the relative humidity must be 100 percent in order for it to rain — it must be 100 percent where the clouds are forming, but the relative humidity near the ground could be much less.

­ Humans are very sensitive to humidity, as the skin relies on the air to get rid of moisture. The process of sweating is your body’s attempt to keep cool and maintain its current temperature. If the air is at 100-percent relative humidity, sweat will not evaporate into the air. As a result, we feel much hotter than the actual temperature when the relative humidity is high. If the relative humidity is low, we can feel much cooler than the actual temperature because our sweat evaporates easily, cooling ­us off. For example, if the air temperature is 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24 degrees Celsius) and the relative humidity is zero percent, the air temperature feels like 69 degrees Fahrenheit (21 C) to our bodies. If the air temperature is 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24 C) and the relative humidity is 100 percent, we feel like it’s 80 degrees (27 C) out.

mission bay

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There’s a tremendous power in using the least amount of information to get a point across. -Rick Rubin

I couldn’t agree more. Instead of forcing a shot, follow the light and take advantage of what’s happening right in front of you. Mission Bay Park in San Diego, California. If you’d like to purchase “The Magic Tree’ go here

Lost At Sea

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SCOTT PAPEK PRESENTS “LOST AT SEA”
Northern California offers some of the most beautiful coastlines in the country. It also offers a lot of foggy days. I only had one morning left to get this shot documented due to fog the previous days. I’ll never forget sitting there in the dark listening to the gentle waves below wondering if today was the day there would be clear skies. Not only was it clear out but it was some of the most beautiful light I had ever witnessed.
Lost at Sea was captured in San Simeon Bay, California. What I love about it is that it could be anywhere. I think that’s my style I don’t like to document places or landmarks it’s more about getting into the heart and soul of what is in front of me. “Lost at Sea” is a limited edition of only 300 images and available here.

Dancing Tide

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SCOTT PAPEK PRESENTS “DANCING TIDE”
“Dancing Tide” is a limited edition of only 300 gallery prints.
Returning to where I started my journey as a photographer was a cleanse for my mind and soul. Music, movies, authors, color, water, nature, light, chefs, presentation, design, friends and my family inspire me. The newest pricey camera and lens doesn’t inspire me.
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