Don Smith, from whom I have taken a couple of photography workshops, posted a photo on Face Book of a tide pool taken at Weston Beach in Point Lobos State Reserve. I was inspired to find this beach (very easy) to see what it had to offer. OMG There was so much there to appreciate and photograph. The park does not open until 8am, so no sunrise shots, but it was a gorgeous day with a bright blue sky, and at 8:30 the sun was still low. For this first photo, I used a wide angle lens, shortened the legs of my tripod as much as possible, and sat down on the rocks. The natural lines carved into the rock lead the eye right to the deep blue of the water and sky. Click on a photo to see a larger image.
After taking numerous wide shots, I switched to a 105 macro lens and started to explore the tide pools. Much to my chagrin, I did not have a polarizing filter for this lens. (I later found it sitting on the table at home.) After setting up the camera/tripod for each shot I positioned myself so I blocked the sun to even out the high contrast light (which is what Dan said he did for his tide pool shot). I have several more shots posted on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/suebrazelton/ but I really did need that polarizer.
I hated to leave such a beautiful place on such a beautiful day, so before exiting the park, I detoured over to Whalers' Cove. I was here last year, but in the summer, well after the wildflowers had lost their blooms. Everywhere I looked I saw a photographic opportunity, but fatigue was setting in and the sun was directly overhead. I ate a picnic lunch, reviewed my images, and headed for Pacific Grove. (See next blog.)
After taking numerous wide shots, I switched to a 105 macro lens and started to explore the tide pools. Much to my chagrin, I did not have a polarizing filter for this lens. (I later found it sitting on the table at home.) After setting up the camera/tripod for each shot I positioned myself so I blocked the sun to even out the high contrast light (which is what Dan said he did for his tide pool shot). I have several more shots posted on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/suebrazelton/ but I really did need that polarizer.
I hated to leave such a beautiful place on such a beautiful day, so before exiting the park, I detoured over to Whalers' Cove. I was here last year, but in the summer, well after the wildflowers had lost their blooms. Everywhere I looked I saw a photographic opportunity, but fatigue was setting in and the sun was directly overhead. I ate a picnic lunch, reviewed my images, and headed for Pacific Grove. (See next blog.)
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