Every once in a long while, on the inside passage of the southwest coast, high winds and sunshine meet, bring in high waves to our sandstone shores. Yesterday was one of those ideal days. About 2:30 in the afternoon I went hunting for waves. Enjoy!
The warmth of the sandstone against the blue of the sea with the waves rolling in. I took another photograph.
And then another…
Until I got this…
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Draped in sun, the sea spray settles as the water rolls over the edge of the rocks.
For my study of blues, the day couldn’t have been better.
The seagulls were plentiful hovering over the churning waters.
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My heart soared and sang to the rhythm of the sea. This is an image of Active Pass looking from Mayne Island to Galiano Island at the lighthouse.
But it is this next image I went hunting for. It happened early on in my shoot. As you know, Reef Bay is incredible most days. I crossed my fingers that it would be even more so today. The tides are low. Long stretches of the reef are bare. I need to leave shore to get the shot I want. I walk out on the reef with waves thundering beside me. It was safe but loud when the breakers hit. My heart pounds.
I get my shot.
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And so did you.
Sprout question: What are the ideal conditions for one of your creative inspirations?
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