Okay.. I believe that these Pictures are my favorite from my entire trip to the west!!!!! 

Here we are looking at the Pier from a distance

Looking at the canal. The ocean flows through this canal and then under the city. It is much smaller than what it looks like. 

The Santa Monica Pier up close. 

Here is the canal again about 30 minutes later. I loooooooooove the cloud texture above the buildings. It adds so much to this picture! 

Yes, there were negatives that I didn't care for about this coastal city, but overall, I think if there hadn't been so much wickedness in the city, I could have taken pictures all night. But. I am grateful for what I got! I am just anxious to go back when there isn't so much happening! 

I am continually amazed at all of the opportunities that have been afforded me through photography. I would have never dreamed that I would have had the chance to go to California five years ago... but hey... It did happen! I am sooooo grateful! Thanks, Mom and Dad, for giving me this opportunity! You have not only taught me the importance of ministry, but you have also let me enjoy the fulness and beauty of life. Not every child get a set of parents like you! You are the best! I love you! 

~Jonelle~