We came to this beach in Pescadero because of its neat straiations in the rock. Escaype predicted an epic sunset and we had high hopes!

We came to this beach in Pescadero because of its neat straiations in the rock. Escaype predicted an epic sunset and we had high hopes!

We came to this beach in Pescadero because of its neat straiations in the rock. Escaype predicted an epic sunset and we had high hopes!

We came to this beach in Pescadero because of its neat straiations in the rock. Escaype predicted an epic sunset and we had high hopes!

As the sun began to set, the sky started to light up on fire ... just as Escaype predicted. Unfortunately the tide was also coming in and the straiated rocks started to get covered by the rising tide.

As the sun began to set, the sky started to light up on fire ... just as Escaype predicted. Unfortunately the tide was also coming in and the straiated rocks started to get covered by the rising tide.

As the sun began to set, the sky started to light up on fire ... just as Escaype predicted. Unfortunately the tide was also coming in and the straiated rocks started to get covered by the rising tide.

As the sun began to set, the sky started to light up on fire ... just as Escaype predicted. Unfortunately the tide was also coming in and the straiated rocks started to get covered by the rising tide.

As the sun began to set, the sky started to light up on fire ... just as Escaype predicted. Unfortunately the tide was also coming in and the straiated rocks started to get covered by the rising tide.

As the sun began to set, the sky started to light up on fire ... just as Escaype predicted. Unfortunately the tide was also coming in and the straiated rocks started to get covered by the rising tide.

As the sun began to set, the sky started to light up on fire ... just as Escaype predicted. Unfortunately the tide was also coming in and the straiated rocks started to get covered by the rising tide.

As the sun began to set, the sky started to light up on fire ... just as Escaype predicted. Unfortunately the tide was also coming in and the straiated rocks started to get covered by the rising tide.

Loved the striations here as the color in the sky kicked off and the water made nice patterns through the rocks

Loved the striations here as the color in the sky kicked off and the water made nice patterns through the rocks

Seeping Out

I've spent a lot of evenings over the last few years photographing seascapes along the Bay Area’s coastline. There are numerous beaches, seastacks, and other neat formations along the water and on a nice, cloudy day, the sky can light up as if it is on fire. On the other hand, I find many of my seascape photographs to be all the same - fairly repetitive. I had taken a break from photographing the ocean for a while. On this particular evening Willie and I noticed that sunset was supposed to be excellent. My co-worker, Mike, also wanted to get his camera out so he joined Willie and I at the coast. We had wanted to find these neat striated rocks on a beach that we had scouted previously and sent Mike ahead to see if he could find them (we gave him decent directions). Sure enough, we found the beach with all the striated rock, and just as Escaype predicted, we got a beautiful sky to match! In this photo I loved how the water was rushing out of this teeny little inlet. I perched above the little channel and waited for the water to come in, and then started taking the photo as the water rushed out. Nikon D800 w/Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8: 14mm, f/10, 0.5 sec, ISO 100

Edge of the Storm

My co-worker, Mike, has always wanted to join Willie and I on our seascape excursions. On this particular evening our sunset forecast app, Escaype, had predicted there would be a gorgeous sunset and Mike and his wife decided to tag along. The forecast did mention that the clouds would start disappearing south of the town of Pescadero and our best bet was further north. Willie and I had wanted to photograph some striated rocks and we sent Mike ahead to see if he could find the exact spot (which he did, based on Willie’s impeccable directions). Mike did note how the clouds seemed to be thinning to his left, confirming the Escaype prediction. Luckily for us, Escaype was 100% perfect in its forecast, the entire sky lit on fire in front of us, while we watched a blue hole open up in the sky to our left (to the south)! The beach had a number of spots with beautiful striated rocks but by the time the sky began to light up red, orange, and purple, the tide had come in and was covering most of those beautiful rocks. While Willie and Mike stayed by the rocks, I decided to explore a little more of the area and make sure I came away with a few photos. I loved how the water flowed through this little channel and how the rocks pointed out towards the sea, directing my gaze at the beautiful sunset in front of me! Nikon D800 w/Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8: 14mm, f/10, 1/3 sec, ISO 100

As the sky exploded I ran around trying to get a few different compositions. I Liked the shape of the rocks here, as it pointed inwards and made a nice triangle. Using a longer shutter I could capture the water motion

As the sky exploded I ran around trying to get a few different compositions. I Liked the shape of the rocks here, as it pointed inwards and made a nice triangle. Using a longer shutter I could make the water super misty

Sinking Ship

On this particular evening Willie and I noticed that sunset was supposed to be excellent. My co-worker, Mike, also wanted to get his camera out so he joined Willie and I at the coast. We had wanted to find these neat striated rocks on a beach that we had scouted previously and sent Mike ahead to see if he could find them (we gave him decent directions). Sure enough, we found the beach with all the striated rock, and just as Escaype predicted, we got a beautiful sky to match! Unfortunately for us, the tide rose a bit while we waited and most of the striated rock started to become covered by the rising tide. I ran off to find some other compositions. While exploring I found this set of rocks and loved the way it made a number of triangles pointing inwards. It almost reminded me of being on a boat and getting ready to set sail, only to find that our ship was sinking as the water surrounded us. Nikon D800 w/Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8: 19mm, f/10, 0.8 sec, ISO 100

As the sunset wound down, Willie and I noticed beautiful reflections on the beach

As the sunset wound down, Willie and I noticed beautiful reflections on the beach

Loved these striations in the rock and even more, loved the epic sunset!