Gemstone Beach #1
On a recent trip to the South Island we visited Gemstone Beach. A rough coast line shaped by winds from the Arctic. Gemstone Beach is known for its constant state of change from sand to stones with the storms and tides. Semi-precious gems such as garnet, jasper, quartz and nephrite can often be found on the beach. The erosion of the cliffs is very apparent. I walked down the beach to find some interesting compositions. The weather combined with the tide going out made great conditions for some long exposure images. I like this simple layered composition. We spend hours there, just exploring and looking for gem stones.
Gemstone Beach #1
On a recent trip to the South Island we visited Gemstone Beach. A rough coast line shaped by winds from the Arctic. Gemstone Beach is known for its constant state of change from sand to stones with the storms and tides. Semi-precious gems such as garnet, jasper, quartz and nephrite can often be found on the beach. The erosion of the cliffs is very apparent. I walked down the beach to find some interesting compositions. The weather combined with the tide going out made great conditions for some long exposure images. I like this simple layered composition. We spend hours there, just exploring and looking for gem stones.