I’m a perfect fit with Northern California, loving the storm-whipped ocean as I do. From the shoreline, that is. Keeping my eye on that 7th wave. Wrapped in layers. Wishing I could still operate my camera while wearing gloves. Keeping the UV filter on for the saline mist. Loving every second of this El-Niño-driven swell.

Some photos from Ocean Beach and Baker Beach yesterday, in the heart of the bluster. Check out the stormy beach person in the last photo — loving the elements so much, he’s opted for a bare nekkid chill on Baker Beach, under the Golden Gate.

Stormy Swells at Ocean Beach - San Francisco - ©ingridtaylar

Stormy Swells at Ocean Beach - San Francisco - ©ingridtaylar


Gulls in the Foam Line at Ocean Beach - San Francisco - ©ingridtaylar

Gulls in the Foam Line at Ocean Beach - San Francisco - ©ingridtaylar


Willet Hunting and Gathering - Ocean Beach, San Francisco - ©ingridtaylar

Willet Hunting and Gathering - Ocean Beach, San Francisco - ©ingridtaylar


A Dog and His Christmas Sculpture - Ocean Beach, San Francisco - ©ingridtaylar

A Dog and His Christmas Sculpture - Ocean Beach, San Francisco - ©ingridtaylar


Riders on the Storm - Gulls at Ocean Beach - ©ingridtaylar

Riders on the Storm - Gulls at Ocean Beach - ©ingridtaylar


Baring the Storm - ©ingridtaylar

Baring All in the Storm - ©ingridtaylar