Torrey Pines Park

Torrey Pine Park is just outside of San Diego in California. In fact it is close enough that you can see the city from the upper level of the Park. However, don't let this fool you. The park is loaded with wonderful plants and spectacular scenery. Named for the Torrey Pine, a species found only in this small area, the park has two major areas, the upper section which is a pine and scrub desert area, and the lower section which is a beach overlooked by an oddly configured cliff showing distinct layers of different geology. The upper most section is the photographicallt interesting section that houses what seem to be wind- and water- eroded shapes that resemble people, eyes, animals and just about anything your imagination can conjure up.

The lower section of Torrey Pines Park showing the reach of the cliffs.
Left: The "claw" of solid rock.

Right: I wondered if this was the bones from the ear of a monster.

Left: A high priestess weeping in a robe.

Right: The shy elephant looking down on us.

Left: In one or two areas, there are actually a few specialized pants that have managed to find a foothold on thelip of the cliff.

Right: Rock soldiers in a line -- can you find them?

Left: Rock hammer.

Right: Are these nostrils or are they the empty cloaks for some long forgotten monks?

Left: A monster looking over the shoulder of a humble monk.

Right: Predatory eyes stare down at the beach

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