The Place For No Story is a poem by
Robinson Jeffers about this area at the northmost point
of Big Sur.
A copy of the poem was nailed to the parks' service info-area just across highway 1 from Soberanes Point. | |
| 7 Mar 2002 - Soberanes Point, California |
This is the view standing on the point looking back towards
the pasture-covered low mountains. | |
| 7 Mar 2002 - Soberanes Point, California |
Walking down the short path from highway 1, the early spring wildflowers
are out and enjoying the high humidity and cool air. | |
| 7 Mar 2002 - Soberanes Point, California |
Standing atop the cliff and looking left, one is greeted
by the faint sounds of sea lions calling and the more dominant
sound of waves crashing against the shore. | |
| 7 Mar 2002 - Soberanes Point, California |
At the edge here is a short but steep set of steps
leading down to a rocky area 20 feet below the top of the cliff. | |
| 7 Mar 2002 - Soberanes Point, California |
Here, down below the cliff, the rocks
are like flames - softened by time but still violent.
Sheltered somewhat, the wind here is not overpowering.. | |
| 7 Mar 2002 - Soberanes Point, California |
Looking straight down, the waves 40 feet below beat on
the exposed rocks. Clumps of kelp bob in time. | |
| 7 Mar 2002 - Soberanes Point, California |
Further down the path and looking back. | |
| 7 Mar 2002 - Soberanes Point, California |
At the end of the short path to the right
is an amazing sheltered cove - apparently inaccessible
from here. I'll bet there's treasure buried down there. | |
| 7 Mar 2002 - Soberanes Point, California |
Across highway 1 is the head of several trails
and an old barn. | |
| 7 Mar 2002 - Soberanes Point, California |
Inexplicably, an ancient stand of cactii cling to the earth
just past some equally old pines. | |
| 7 Mar 2002 - Soberanes Point, California |
Detail of new growth against
a weathered old cactus leaf. | |
| 7 Mar 2002 - Soberanes Point, California |
Fir and spring flowers. | |
| 7 Mar 2002 - Soberanes Point, California |
A stand of lillies. | |
| 7 Mar 2002 - Soberanes Point, California |
And the close-up of a single bloom. | |
| 7 Mar 2002 - Soberanes Point, California |
Your photography is incredible!
Thank you for posting them, they're mesmerizing.
I stumbled upon your site by accident, and
was blown away by your view of Soberanes
Point at Garrapata State Beach. Especially
amazed by the shot of the "Treasure Cave."
