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Plane takes off from near by John Wayne Airport and flys over Newport Beach back bay ecologial reserve. Upper Newport Bay is a place where fresh and salt water meet and mix. It is one of only a few remaining estuaries in Southern California and is the home of nearly 200 species of birds. Hiking and biking are both popular activities. A paved road runs along the West side of the bay and has several parking areas for cars. Kayak tours are available from the Newport Dunes Resort located on Back Bay Drive at PCH. The perfect place to hike, cycle, canoe, kayak, fish or sit back and enjoy the view. The Back Bay Loop is one of Southern California's best places to run, hike or ride your bike.

Taken with D-90 & 18-105 Kit Lens. Set on Fine JPEG. Unprocessed photo, this is the original JPEG. Is this the best unprocessed quality from the kit lens or can it be sharper, more colorful etc. Just wondering???