Big Talbot Island, Scenic Bluffs #1

Ah the "Scenic Bluffs" area of Big Talbot Island. This is the spot most people visit the first time they visit the park--mainly because there's actually a sign and parking lot for this area. Just because they're scenic, however, does not mean the area is particularly photogenic. In fact, most times you see some sort of "scenic overlook" type area, it's seldom a place to use a camera. There are, of course exceptions to that... This image is an example of the try try again mentality. If I remember correctly, my first ever image from Big Talbot Island was on this beach, but I've never had a successful image since then. Perhaps it's the challenge that keeps me returning to the location, but in particular, I think it's my buddy AJ. He's always like "Hey, wanna go shooting at Big Talbot?" "Sure! Which part?" "You know I want to see if my comp will work with this tide..." ... so we end up going back for a shot that he still has yet to get. And I wander the beach in an attempt to defy nature's challenge. A few times, I've found a decent comp, but the sky didn't work, or the tide was wrong. What makes this section of beach so difficult is how cluttered together the trees are as compared to the Blackrock Beach part of the park. It's a lot more chaotic in this part. Well, somehow things came together nicely on the morning this image was shot. It actually didn't seem to be too impressive of a sunrise when I was out there, but as I reviewed the images finally (this was shot in April!), I suddenly saw something I hadn't seen while I was actually there. Anyway, I hope you enjoy it... and of course, I welcome all criticism... negative as well. It's better than silence :)

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