Southern California Images

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By SweetiePie

Yes Southern California is the land of the palm tree, but it is also the land of beautiful mountainous desert landscapes, and clouds that billow above mountains when you are in the valley below. Southern California is filled with many different types of terrains and sights, and there are always great photo opportunities. As a Southern California resident I love to take pictures to share with you here in my hubs. One of the most beautiful areas in the Southern California is the San Bernardino Mountains, and it is a great place to hike on a late summer afternoon. When it rains down here in the Inland Valley you can capture glorious view of clouds crowning the mountains above, so if you cannot travel here enjoy the pictures and images I will share here of lovely Southern California. It may not always sunny, but usually it is sunny more often than overcast.

Hiking Around The San Bernardino Mountains

Here is a picture of The Pinnacles in the illustrious San Bernardino Mountains.
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Here is a picture of The Pinnacles in the illustrious San Bernardino Mountains.
Bobby is a cat who loves to sit in beautiful gardens. She is a manx cat living in Southern California, and a pet I love very dearly.
Bobby is a cat who loves to sit in beautiful gardens. She is a manx cat living in Southern California, and a pet I love very dearly.
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A beautiful shot looking down towards Hespera.
A beautiful shot looking down towards Hespera.
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Another picture looking out towards Hesperia, on the back side of the San Bernardino Mountains, which consist of high desert like terrain.
Another picture looking out towards Hesperia, on the back side of the San Bernardino Mountains, which consist of high desert like terrain.
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The sky is beautiful in this image of the San Bernardino Mountains, which is looking down towards Hesperia. This picture is taking near Highway 173 on a late summer hike.
The sky is beautiful in this image of the San Bernardino Mountains, which is looking down towards Hesperia. This picture is taking near Highway 173 on a late summer hike.
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Two small, yet inviting, boulders on a hike in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Two small, yet inviting, boulders on a hike in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Another view Hesperia on our hike.
Another view Hesperia on our hike.
A beautiful hollyhock growing in the San Bernardino Mountains.
A beautiful hollyhock growing in the San Bernardino Mountains.

I love hiking in the San Bernardino Mountains and I take many photos on my trips to my mountain, which I call so because I grew up there.  My niece and nephew have lots of fun hiking up there, which is a great day trip for people that are looking for something to do.

Beautiful Images In The San Bernardino Mountains

Here is a picture I took looking out towards Mount Baldy in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Here is a picture I took looking out towards Mount Baldy in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Walking down in the forest looking out towards Mount Baldy.
Walking down in the forest looking out towards Mount Baldy.
Another picture looking out towards Mount Baldy.
Another picture looking out towards Mount Baldy.
Yet another picture looking out towards Mount Baldy, which is also known as Mount San Antonio.
Yet another picture looking out towards Mount Baldy, which is also known as Mount San Antonio.

Walking Around The San Bernardino Mountains Out By The Pinnacles

The Pinnacles are an amazing and boulder strewn place to hike and just relax in the San Bernardino Mountains. I always enjoy taking picture of The Pinnacles, which I grew up seeing every day as a child.

Looking out towards The Pinnacles.
Looking out towards The Pinnacles.
One of the various chaparral filled hills near The Pinnacles.
One of the various chaparral filled hills near The Pinnacles.
I immensely enjoyed this picture I took of an Eater egg I hid behind a small rock out near The Pinnacles in the San Bernardino Mountains.
I immensely enjoyed this picture I took of an Eater egg I hid behind a small rock out near The Pinnacles in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Here is a beautiful small stream near The Pinnacles in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Here is a beautiful small stream near The Pinnacles in the San Bernardino Mountains.
An amazing formation of boulders out at The Pinnacles.
An amazing formation of boulders out at The Pinnacles.
Another picture of The Pinnacles with the blue sky and clouds abovie.
Another picture of The Pinnacles with the blue sky and clouds abovie.
I love how the water trickles over the boulders at the little creek near The Pinnacles.
I love how the water trickles over the boulders at the little creek near The Pinnacles.
Another look at the rock formation out by The Pinnacles.
Another look at the rock formation out by The Pinnacles.
Look out past The Pinnacles. This is one of my favorite photographs, and it inspired one of my illustrations.
Look out past The Pinnacles. This is one of my favorite photographs, and it inspired one of my illustrations.
The shadows made by clouds create beautiful images on the ground below.
The shadows made by clouds create beautiful images on the ground below.
Another amazing boulder formation with chaparral brush growing up around it.
Another amazing boulder formation with chaparral brush growing up around it.
The small creek near The Pinnacles with various little rocks all around it. These rocks are very smooth as these have been polished with water for generations.
The small creek near The Pinnacles with various little rocks all around it. These rocks are very smooth as these have been polished with water for generations.
A stick that was carried to this location when the creek was higher. The creek is high after snowfalls, and then decreasing in size as the snow and water begins to melt.
A stick that was carried to this location when the creek was higher. The creek is high after snowfalls, and then decreasing in size as the snow and water begins to melt.

Cloudy Days In The Inland Valley

Cloudy days in the Inland Valley make for amazing photo opportunities, especially with amazing cloud formations over Mountain Baldy and Mount San Antonio region, such as I captured in early October of this year.

A dead palm tree near an orange field, with clouds in the sky. This is a very interesting Southern California image.
A dead palm tree near an orange field, with clouds in the sky. This is a very interesting Southern California image.
Clouds in the sky after a rain storm in Southern California.
Clouds in the sky after a rain storm in Southern California.
The clouds above the Mount Baldy and Mount San Antonio region have various interesting shapes.
The clouds above the Mount Baldy and Mount San Antonio region have various interesting shapes.

Cloud formations above the Mount Baldy and Mount San Antonio region were quite amazing to photograph, and to see as I am walking.

Here the clouds make a billowy formation with a patch of blue showing through.
Here the clouds make a billowy formation with a patch of blue showing through.
A few dark clouds in the Southern California sky.
A few dark clouds in the Southern California sky.
A patch of blue sky peeking through a Southern California cloudy sky.
A patch of blue sky peeking through a Southern California cloudy sky.
pink and white clouds in Southern California.
pink and white clouds in Southern California.
A cloudy sky near at the very end of a Southern California sunset.
A cloudy sky near at the very end of a Southern California sunset.
More clouds above the orange field in Southern California.
More clouds above the orange field in Southern California.
Looking out towards the Pinnacles.
Looking out towards the Pinnacles.
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Fog in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Fog in the San Bernardino Mountains.
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More fog rolling in through the San Bernardino Mountains.
More fog rolling in through the San Bernardino Mountains.
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The fog continues to roll in through the San Bernardino Mountains.
The fog continues to roll in through the San Bernardino Mountains.
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Fog in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Fog in the San Bernardino Mountains.
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An orange tinged sunset in the San Bernardino Mountains.
An orange tinged sunset in the San Bernardino Mountains.
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More fog in the San Bernardino Mountains.
More fog in the San Bernardino Mountains.
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Brilliant colors of a sunset in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Brilliant colors of a sunset in the San Bernardino Mountains.
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Streaks of various shades of colors in the sky.
Streaks of various shades of colors in the sky.
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Looking out on the sunset.
Looking out on the sunset.
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The silhouette of the trees against the sunset.
The silhouette of the trees against the sunset.
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The mountains and the silhouette.
The mountains and the silhouette.
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The shadows of the trees at sunset.
The shadows of the trees at sunset.
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Looking at the sunset.
Looking at the sunset.
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The pink colors of the sunset in the sky.
The pink colors of the sunset in the sky.
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The beauty of Southern California trees at sunset.
The beauty of Southern California trees at sunset.
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Looking Over Southern California

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VioletSun Level 5 Commenter 19 months ago

Sweetiepie, This was a treat before going to bed. I particularly liked the "Clouds in the sky after a rain storm in Southern California'. The clouds seem so close to the earth in the photos, I liked this! And, your niece and nephew are cute; they look healthy and comfortable in the mountains.

Rated up!

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erthfrend 19 months ago

I really enjoyed these beautiful photos! I just LOVE hiking and can really appreciate the beauty of nature! Thanks for sharing!

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jcales 19 months ago

That's a lot of photos on my current slow connection. It's probably nicer up there; less or no smog. love getting away from the city and to friendlier small places on occasion.

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Hello, hello, 19 months ago

Your picture were so beautiful and gave me a complete different outlook of California.

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KoffeeKlatch Gals Level 6 Commenter 19 months ago

Southern California certainly is breath-taking. And the kids are adorable. Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures.

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SweetiePie Hub Author 19 months ago

Thanks for the nice comments everyone!

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tonymac04 19 months ago

Very, very lovely pix - thanks so much for sharing them. Your niece and hephew look really cool also!

Love and peace

Tony

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Om Paramapoonya Level 6 Commenter 19 months ago

Very nice. Maybe I should visit southern California more often. :)

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SweetiePie Hub Author 19 months ago

Tony,

Thanks for the nice comments :0.

Om Paramapoonya,

I hope you have a nice trip the next time you come to Southern Califonria :).

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lorlie6 Level 3 Commenter 19 months ago

Hi SweetiePie-I was in La Crescenta last weekend for a funeral, and I'd forgotten how beautiful it is. Thanks so much for this hub!

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SweetiePie Hub Author 19 months ago

Lorlie6,

I am sorry you had to go to a funeral, but glad you were able to go to Southern California.

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MyMastiffPuppies 19 months ago

Beautiful pictures! I love hiking and this looks like a really cool place for it. What are the temps like?

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earnestshub Level 2 Commenter 19 months ago

Another great hiking hub. Beautiful scenery, just beautiful!

Thanks SweetiePie, fabulous photos.

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SweetiePie Hub Author 19 months ago

Thanks for the nice comments MyMastiffPuppies and Earnest!

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K9keystrokes Level 7 Commenter 19 months ago

Southern Cali! Nothing offers more beauty and grace. your snapshots are wonderful and your niece and hephew are as cute as can be! Thank you for sharing your hike and lovely pictures.

Up and Awesome!

K9

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SweetiePie Hub Author 19 months ago

Thank you keystrokes!

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marisuewrites 19 months ago

What an album, I felt like I was there. The sky pictures really grabbed me, and the rocky areas looked amazing!

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SweetiePie Hub Author 19 months ago

Hi Marisue,

I always love hearing from you! I am glad you enjoyed the sky and rock pictures, and thank you!

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stephhicks68 Level 7 Commenter 19 months ago

Nice photographs - I love SoCal, about 8 hours north. :)

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SweetiePie Hub Author 19 months ago

Yes Oregon is beautiful too Steph :).

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Judicastro Level 1 Commenter 18 months ago

Hi SweetiePie

I too am a native of S.Cal. Grew up in the Los Angeles basin, went to Hollywood High when it as a good place to attend school. I'm happy that you still find this state a lovely place to live. The pics were great. I have lived literally all over California and I think my favorite area is an area just north of Sacramento around Camino. Apple hill and gold country are wonderful. I recently was "home" (I have been away over 10 years) visiting family and I did not see the sun once and I was from Santa Barbara to San Diego- you know how stubborn that marine layer can be. I am happy to be living elsewhere now, I don't miss the traffic, the angry drivers and the crowds. Growing up in the 60's Calif. was paradise, but not so for me anymore.

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SweetiePie Hub Author 18 months ago

Thanks for sharing your experiences Judi!

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