This is also very beautiful too....The highlighted sun on the rocks and the glorious ocean behind it ...really well done.....Bob

Great view of natural and manmade stonework. And any time there's an ocean for a backdrop, you can't go wrong.

Is there a pathway that leads to this tree? it looks like there was a sort of wall built around it? This is a lovely view. It reminds me of a photo posted by Romane and fotobob last year, and then Romane wrote a poem about the tree. It was wonderful. I like the way you have captured the sunlight on the rock...very nice !!This photo of yours is very powerful. Thank you so much..

Hey ! I was there ! Lone cypress. And yes Verena, there is a wall built around it, I have similar pics. A great image, it was overcast the day I was there. Are you a native or were you just visiting, as my husband & I were doing ? Anyhow, thanks for bringing back memories of a great vacation !

I thought I recognized that tree.. Fabulous shot.. Thank you.. A piece of home..

Kinjal, this is so pretty. The beach and waterfront areas where I live can't hold a candle to this. Beautiful view- thank you for sharing.

Very beautiful..looks like someone is trying to preserve this little tree given the stone wall around it.

Yeah, the amount of human effort in those walls makes you think... the photo is excellent; I love the haze in the background. Gives it a lot of good depth.

Very peaceful... makes me want to go... to... Zzzz...

Beautiful image and great lighting.

I love the warm sunlight of the afternoon. It makes the rock so inviting. One would like to jump out of the computer screen to have a few moments of some relaxation ...

this is an amazing and very spectacular shot, great view:)

I live in Monterey and it is such a beautiful place. great shot!

Wow, wonderful picture. Much better than my Biven's Arm, which I wanted to thank you for the nice comment on.

The lighting in this is terrific. I even like the centered composition in this case. Well done!

Wow, this is one popular tree to photograph! It's called "the lone cypress" -- take a look: http://images.google.com/images?q=lone+cypress

Yours is one of the best I've seen. Very clear and perfectly composed, and great light too! Again, great shot.

Now, I am sure that this cypres is the most famous of all trees in the world. I have seen so many photo's in calenders, books, agendas etc. But yours is one of the best!
I have stood at the very same point some years ago, but could hardly see the tree in the mist. So thanks!
Great post,
Paul

Awesome picture. It made my day. Makes me appreciate California's Central Coast. thanks.

Craig

Beautiful shot! I was there on a foggy morning and it looked really cool standing out there by itself.

Been there too, last summer. Great place, great SHOT! Isn't this the the most photographed tree on earth?! I tought so. Thanks for sharing :)

What a great shot! The clarity and lighting are excellent. Thank you!

nice pic

Late day sun is magical as is this photo. Lovely color and haze in the distance.

Beautiful shot...love 17-mile drive.

Obviously this has been posted for awhile but I just discovered it. It is beautiful. The title you gave it really helps define the atmosphere of the composition. That's one tough tree. The colors in the rock are rich and varied. Great capture.
Pat

Wow, its great!!! I love this pic, its very peaceful.

I was born in Carmel and grew up in Monterey so I've seen this one quite a bit. Great shot!!

I've seen so many images of this tree over the years there is no way I could even come close to the number and this is as good as any of them. Well done -

tee

I love how the sun is cast on this cliff. It really emphasizes the contrast between the eroded cliffs and the smooth cobbles. Oh... and the tree is cool too. Great job!

Excellent shot! Simple and elegant