A family explores the tide pools as dusk settles in at Swami’s. Photo by Daniel Knighton

A day at the tide pools

by Daniel KnightonFebruary 18, 2013July 22, 2015903

Photographer Daniel Knighton catches some of the sights at Swami’s tide pools over the weekend.

11-year old Rancho Bernardo resident Nicole Tesar searches for anemones and crabs in the tide pools at Swami’s. Photo by Daniel Knighton

Sea anemones and muscles are just some of the life found in the tidal pools at Swami’s beach in Encinitas. You can also find the occasional octopus, sea horse, and a variety of crabs. Photo by Daniel Knighton

2 1/2 year old Stephen (left) and 4-year old Brooks Messrah of Carlsbad search the tide pools for sea life at Swami’s. Photo by Daniel Knighton

2 1/2 year old Carlsbad resident Stephen Messrah carefully navigates his way through the tide pools at Swami’s beach. Photo by Daniel Knighton

A surfer is silhouetted by the setting sun at Swami’s in Encinitas. Photo by Daniel Knighton

Even in 2013, some people still do not understand that trash is bad for the environment. Photo by Daniel Knighton

Carlsbad resident Brooks Messrah runs from an incoming wave. Photo by Daniel Knighton

A whimbrel perches on a bed of muscles at Swami’s tide pools. Photo by Daniel Knighton

A surfer enjoys a sunset session at Swami’s. Photo by Daniel Knighton

A whimbrel searches for a tasty meal around the tidal pools at Swami’s. Photo by Daniel Knighton

“Little” trots along side his owner, Encinitas resident Bill Dean.

Victorville resident Mike Gehl is silhouetted against the setting sun as he fishes at Swami’s beach. Photo by Daniel Knighton

The tide goes down leaving pools of water teaming with life on the rocks at Swami’s beach in Encinitas. Photo by Daniel Knighton

A family explores the tide pools as dusk settles in at Swami’s. Photo by Daniel Knighton

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