Overview:This photograph features a quintessential California coastal scene at Asilomar, showcasing the iconic Monterey Cypress trees (Cupressus macrocarpa) that cling to the rocky cliffs of the Monterey Peninsula. The image captures the wind-swept, sculptural quality of these trees, which are native only to this specific region of the California coast.
Front of Card:The photograph is a vertical composition dominated by a large, gnarled Cypress tree in the foreground, its dark canopy silhouetted against a bright, overexposed sky. The tree grows from a steep, rocky embankment covered in coastal scrub. In the background, the rugged coastline and a small cove with crashing water are visible. The high-contrast nature of the photograph emphasizes the dramatic textures of the bark and the rocky terrain.
Reverse of Card:Hand Written correspondenceAsilomar 1928
Postmark: None
Stamp: None (Unused)
Layout: Divided Back
Publisher Info: The stamp box features four up-pointing "A-Z-O" triangles, identifying the paper as a Kodak AZO product. The "POST CARD" header and the "CORRESPONDENCE" and "ADDRESS" guides are printed in a light, silver-grey sans-serif font. The location and date "Asilomar 1928" are inscribed in blue ink along the right-hand margin. There are some minor spots of foxing/staining in the lower-left corner.
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