Huntington Beach pier is an icon that graces the shores of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California. But have you ever wondered what secrets it holds inside?
The distresses it has faced in war, and mother nature.
What waters have crested its anchors?
The strength of the ocean current pulling and pushing.
What winds have pummeled its tresses?
The earth shook and it fell. Only to be rebuilt to the pier we see today.
What secrets does it hold inside?
It holds the secrets of facing giants, of holding tight to a history of its people, and the many surfers that have gone before it.
It holds the wonder of sea life, and the power of walking on water.
It holds mysteries far greater than any eye can see………
And I bet you thought it was just steel and concrete.
Photos taken May 2012 by Angelia’s Photography.
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Those “inside” shots are FABULOUS.
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Thanks much!
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I’ve been there!! What fabulous shots…and commentary.
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It’s a wonderful place. 🙂
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Great pics, especially the last one; just awesome! I’ve never been there…I love the way the “mini lighthouse” is built into the pier. It might not be a lighthouse but it looks like one.
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That’s the Lifeguard headquarters. 🙂
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Very nice post – I love the barnacles on the pier posts!
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Thanks…the ocean makes them very interesting to look at. 🙂
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It’s been many years now since I’ve been there, but I clearly remember the days the kids and I spent on the beach there. Great photos and thank you for letting me relive these memories.
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You are so welcome! Loved sharing it with you. I cherish my memories there.
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Love these pics! I’m really bummed I haven’t made it to the beach yet this summer. =(
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Oh man! You gotta get to the beach. 🙂
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I like these pictures and your words to go with them so beautifully. Yes I thought, it was just steel and concrete. Thanks for explaining what inside it so beautifully. Great post Angelia.
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Thank you Arindam. Always a joy to read your comments.
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My daughter was just there last week! We went as a family several years ago and loved it.
Beautiful photos!
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Thanks Susie! It is such an awesome beach.
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Great job! Looking at the green water reminds me of how much I miss southern CA. The last one has to be my favorite!
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I love Southern California – every beach of it. 🙂
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I love piers, and the ocean and your shots are a great story. Sadly it’s a bit of a challenge to find ocean in landlocked Alberta without a 10 hour drive or 1 hour flight (which I rarely do). A friend of mine spends part of her time in California/Mexico and she loves piers too – so much so one of her gallery exhibits focused on them. She’s a fabulous photographer. I think you’d like art. http://www.carolynguild.com/Carolyn_Guild_Photography/The_Art_of_Water.html
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I feel your pain. Our closest beach is about 4 hours from here….a nice beach? 10 hours. It’s tough! I’d rather be near the ocean. I will check the art out. 🙂 Thanks for the link.
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Beautiful series of images!
And thanks for stopping by my blog 🙂
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Thanks! And you are welcome. 🙂
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There used to be several piers like this off Miami coastline but they are gone from storms and lack of up keep plus there is very little public beach here anymore.
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This one had to be rebuilt FOUR times. The last time was in 1990. It’s been through a lot to stay up. I guess it’s easier to let them go. 😦
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I love pier shots, especially from the inside. Well done.
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Oh to be at the beach at the moment!
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Love the details you’ve captured!
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Wonderful pics dear!
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Wow it’s such a beautiful post for this photo challenge! Amazing photos!
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The history buried within is mind boggling and the view is breathtaking, Well Done
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Great shots! The ocean, so powerful and peaceful at the same time. The pic with the person swimming between the posts is my favourite!
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totally in love with the last photo: what a great finale to a wonderful collection! 🙂
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Wonderful pictures. I have never been to Huntington Beach; and these make me feel as if I am right there!
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i love how you revel your take on the theme with a series of photographs…like a little story.Love it!
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Beautiful beautiful photographs… The last one in my opinion is amazing..
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Awrsome pics : ) : ) … Inside… nice take on it : )
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Hmmm … Huntington Beach are being visited by bloggers lately. I’ma go there this weekend for the Surf Contest. 😉
I have pictures below the pier but most of it are not blog-worthy fails.
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I like your take on the challenge and you have some amazing shots. 😉
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Great series of shots! That last one is an amazing take on the theme 🙂
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