Point Lobos is legendary among photographers, not least because it was a favorite destination for numerous photographers and artists, including Ansel Adams, Edward Weston, and Georgia O’Keefe. I find it equally inspiring as a naturalist/photographer, where I’ve seen and photographed Sea Otters, abalones, and nesting Brant’s Cormorant with their brilliant blue throat patches. The sea itself is stunning when viewed from the headlands, but I also like photographing the Monterey Cypress trees that have such incredibly beautiful and flowing trunks and branches. The cypress in the photograph seemed tailor-made for black and white photography.

Location: Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, California, USA

LIMITED EDITION: This photographic print is part of a limited edition produced by photographer Lee Rentz. The edition consists of 250 prints, which includes all sizes and methods of printing.