Last week’s quick trip to Dillon Beach for my birthday, was a wonderful reset. I got to watch a magical sunset (joined by my women’s group on Zoom), take a nap, play rummy with my daughter, and listen to the sound of the waves for an entire day.
I also got an unexpected show! The Sonoma County Sheriff, Marin County Fire Department, and CalFire were holding training sessions right on the beach. From the balcony of the house we were staying at, I pretended to be a journalist documenting the scene. It was wild fun and a wonderful way to cap off the trip. They aren’t the best quality, as I was pretty far away and didn’t have my biggest zoom camera, but it was fun to document the entire thing.
Hope you enjoy these photos and let me know if you have a favorite.
- These were taken with my Olympus E-M1 MarkII, using various lenses and edited with Lightroom Classic
Bridgette Tales 
Looks exciting, like in a movie 🙂
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It really was! At first I didn’t know it was an exercise and got worried for a lost surfer, but once I realized nobody was actually missing, it was so fun to watch and photograph.
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I love each photo in this set! The chopper and people participating are so interesting. The sunset is fab! Great set, Bridgette!
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Thanks so much, John! I was so excited to watch, and my daughter didn’t see what all the fuss was about. I found it fascinating.
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You are welcome! It is exciting to see our hero’s training! I love my local police. One of them escorted me across Lake Mead Boulevard this morning on my bicycle.
I was waiting to cross where there was no traffic light. She was crossing too and flipped her roof lights on as we crossed! So cool. Happy weekend!!!
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Great shots Bridgette.🤗
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Thanks! Wasn’t that search and rescue cool? I was amazed watching them, but also glad nobody was actually needing rescue.
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Yes it was, you captured it so well.
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Thank you! I think I missed my calling as a photojournalist.
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Its never too late to do it .
You are very talented.
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Bridgette You photos are very interesting, these Teams of personnel that you have photographed do a mavolous job. I like number eleven it reminds of a oil painting in the lowery style 👌I hope you enjoy your weekend 😊 regards to all your family
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That’s what I thought too! It was just condensation on the window and I couldn’t help but be a bit obsessed with how it looked.
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Bridgette Sorry I meant to say number 10
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This is such a warm and uplifting piece—it feels like a deep breath in the middle of a busy life.
What makes it especially engaging is the balance between quiet, restorative moments and unexpected excitement. The image of you watching the sunset, sharing that time over Zoom, playing cards, and simply listening to the waves creates a beautiful sense of calm and connection. It really captures what a true “reset” feels like.
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Aww! You always leave such thoughtful comments. Thank you!!
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Looks fun. #1 has gorgeous soft edges and colours. #6 with that intriguing pinprick of light through the mist. #24, a nice shot of the coastline with the coptor as a bonus.
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Thank you so much, Roy! It’s one of my favorite places to go and unwind. If I had all the money in the world, I’d have a house overlooking the ocean.
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Living in a desert state I enjoy views of water sunrises and sunsets so thanks for these. And for the “rescue” scenes.
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