The image was taken in winter on the Central California Coast during a winter Pacific Storm. The Godwits are numerous in winter on the Central Coast. Dramatic skies occur during the storm clearing process. Morro Rock is a volcanic plug of granite and a landmark in this section of the state coastal landscape. Image taken with a Nikon D800E and Nikon 24-120 lens at 24mm focal length.

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