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The Bay Awakens
The rising sun colors the sky as the city begins its day.
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Tranquil Sailing
A few sailboats peacefully float atop the ocean as the water coalesces into the Marina Del Rey beach.
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Pier, Palms, and Peaks
Palm trees line the walkway of the Pacific Palisades as delicate cirrus clouds reflect the sunset colors onto the ocean from the Santa Monica Pier to the Santa Monica Mountains.
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Sliver of Sunlight Above the Basin
The fading sunlight squints through a massive cloud layer above the Los Angeles basin as viewed from the Hacienda Hills near Turnbull Canyon.
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Mountain Blockade
The chill of the Mojave Desert night takes hold as the warmth of the sun withdraws over the San Bernardino Mountain range.
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Light Through Wooden Legs
A seagull watches the sun dip below the Huntington Beach pier with Christmas decorations hanging from the light poles.
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Moon Over Downtown LA
The full moon rises over the San Gabriel Mountains behind downtown Los Angeles as viewed from Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area.
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Foggy Golden Gate
Only the tips of the Golden Gate Bridge are visible as the fog obscures everything below during the sunset in San Francisco.
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Joshua Tree Witnesses
Joshua Trees watch the moon rise as the sun sets.
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Radiance Barrier
Dams normally block water; in this case, the river is dry but the Sepulveda Dam still manages to intercept the golden light of the fading sun.
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West Coast Manhattanhenge
The setting sun is aligned through the streets of Manhattan, New York City only twice a year. On the other side of the country, the setting sun is aligned through the piles of the Manhattan Beach pier much more often but is still a beautiful sight.
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Final Beach Frolickers
People play on the beach as the last rays of the sun light up the sky and ocean with silhouetted lifeguard towers and palm trees.
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Fireworks Over San Francisco Skyline
Fireworks burst over San Francisco in celebration of Fleet Week.
Sixth Street Bridge and DTLA
The sun sets over downtown Los Angeles and the Sixth Street Bridge.
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Observant Onlookers
Griffith Observatory was completely packed with people watching the lunar eclipse. A few of them stayed around to watch the sun rise over downtown Los Angeles the morning after.
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