Pulsating Rush

High clouds and no fog are a rare combination this time of year along the California coastline. I noticed a thick cloud front approaching the Santa Cruz coast in the afternoon and I figured it would likely burn at sunset. I decided to head to Hole-in-the-Wall beach where I had a few other comps in mind that I had wanted to shoot.

 

With 6ft. tides, the waves came up upon the rocks farther than I have ever seen. I had to race between dry rock spots to avoid the water. Eventually I made it to this rock staircase ledge where I wanted to capture the water cascading down while side lit with glowing warm light. It was rather tricky getting the right wave and the right timing for the cascade. Most of the time there was too much water rushing over the ledge and it created a giant white smear. After staring at the waves motions for some time I managed to get my timing down to get the cascade as the water flow was on the wane.

 

Just as I had my timing figured out the sky began glowing in the east and south with bubbly textures. Soon enough the entire sky was enveloped in burning colors as the ocean was churning in full force.

 

Sony A7r

EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II

 

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