Photo of the Day

Mossy rocks along a seashore
July 2, 2009

Santa Monica Shore

This Month in Photo of the Day: Images From the 2008 International Photo Contest

The low tide uncovered this vibrant sea moss in the rocky shores just north of Los Angeles in the Santa Monica Mountains.


See winners' galleries, solve puzzles, and download wallpaper from the 2008 International Photography Contest.

Photograph by Steve Sieren

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