Aron Cooperman
Davenport Crack_150115
Last Night's Sunset... from the Davenport Crack.
I've been wanted to photograph the Davenport Crack for a couple of months now. But, I've been either unable to find it or just didn't have the right natural light. We some changes in the weather moving in recently, I felt I finally was going to get my opportunity.
I was running late from work and traffic over highway 17 can be a bear. It left me stressed I might not make it but to Davenport in time for the 5:20pm sunset. I "raced" north on Hwy 1, driving speeds that should have resulted in a speeding ticket. Getting to Davenport with minutes to spare, I grabbed by gear back and tripod and ran across San Vicente Creek Beach. I quickly surveyed the massive waves that were hitting the rocks (a 6ft high tide was scheduled for 5:40pm), set up my tripod and camera for some test shots.
Around 5-10 mins after the 5:20pm sundown... the sky blew up into the most beautiful combination of reds, oranges, blues and purples. All I could think is this is why we live here. Quickly and carefully (to avoid falling off the slippery rocks) I grabbed my camera/tripod and ran into what is commonly know as the "Davenport Crack" set my focus and shutter speed, then waited for the water to be below the rock line.... to give the beautiful red glowing reflection off the wet rocks. And couple of moments it was all done.
PS: this photo needs a name!! Please help.. post your suggestions in the comments. smile emoticon
Davenport Crack_150115
Last Night's Sunset... from the Davenport Crack.
I've been wanted to photograph the Davenport Crack for a couple of months now. But, I've been either unable to find it or just didn't have the right natural light. We some changes in the weather moving in recently, I felt I finally was going to get my opportunity.
I was running late from work and traffic over highway 17 can be a bear. It left me stressed I might not make it but to Davenport in time for the 5:20pm sunset. I "raced" north on Hwy 1, driving speeds that should have resulted in a speeding ticket. Getting to Davenport with minutes to spare, I grabbed by gear back and tripod and ran across San Vicente Creek Beach. I quickly surveyed the massive waves that were hitting the rocks (a 6ft high tide was scheduled for 5:40pm), set up my tripod and camera for some test shots.
Around 5-10 mins after the 5:20pm sundown... the sky blew up into the most beautiful combination of reds, oranges, blues and purples. All I could think is this is why we live here. Quickly and carefully (to avoid falling off the slippery rocks) I grabbed my camera/tripod and ran into what is commonly know as the "Davenport Crack" set my focus and shutter speed, then waited for the water to be below the rock line.... to give the beautiful red glowing reflection off the wet rocks. And couple of moments it was all done.
PS: this photo needs a name!! Please help.. post your suggestions in the comments. smile emoticon