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February 15, 2009

Storm Watch: Big Sur Burn Areas On Alert

 
Residents on the Big Sur Coast and parts of Santa Cruz County brace for the effects of heavier than normal seasonal rains. Mud, land, rock slides and downed trees are a big danger in fresh burn areas. Big Sur Kate keeps watch with generous updates including links that include the incredible image below. The Basin Complex and Indians Fire perimeters are clearly outlined in the lower portion of the image.


Image NOAA.GOV (Click to Enlarge)

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October 19, 2008

Big Sur Artist, Big Sur Kate

 
I've covered the Chalk Fire but mostly by following the continuous updates by Kate in Big Sur on her blog.

Photo by Big Sur Kate; posted with permission

The image above offers a look at a rare phenomenon. A low ceiling fog is hugging the Big Sur coast with smoke from the Chalk Peak Fire drifting over the fog and out to sea.

Kate's artist eye has caught this scene more than once this summer. I think her work in general is Getty quality. I also believe she could forge a legacy in digital that rival the works of some great California landscape painters.

One California landscape painter who comes to mind is Frederick Ferdinand Schafer. Some examples of Schafer's works here, here, and here.

Think I am kidding? Take a look at Kate's Flickr gallery.

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