Pfeiffer Beach
Getting there was part of the adventure, just south of Big Sur Station on Highway 1 there is unsigned Sycamore Canyon Road which winds its way down to the shore. The two-mile long road is twisty and narrow, so RV’s and trailers are not allowed. The road is narrow and bumpy, not easy driving in the dark early morning. Very slow driving following google map. Arriving at the empty parking lot with no car, no people… head lights on, walked down to the beach.
One rock has a rock arch in it known as the Keyhole Arch, the large rock that is a staple of Pfeiffer State Beach. This amazing natural arch allows waves, and even the last rays of daylight, to pass through it. I could not find the hole at the beginning, it was too dark, I found later… took couple of photos while listening the waves hitting the rocks, when the early morning light shining on the rocks.
Canon EOS R5, EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
ISO100, 70mm, f/16, 30s
Pfeiffer Beach
Getting there was part of the adventure, just south of Big Sur Station on Highway 1 there is unsigned Sycamore Canyon Road which winds its way down to the shore. The two-mile long road is twisty and narrow, so RV’s and trailers are not allowed. The road is narrow and bumpy, not easy driving in the dark early morning. Very slow driving following google map. Arriving at the empty parking lot with no car, no people… head lights on, walked down to the beach.
One rock has a rock arch in it known as the Keyhole Arch, the large rock that is a staple of Pfeiffer State Beach. This amazing natural arch allows waves, and even the last rays of daylight, to pass through it. I could not find the hole at the beginning, it was too dark, I found later… took couple of photos while listening the waves hitting the rocks, when the early morning light shining on the rocks.
Canon EOS R5, EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
ISO100, 70mm, f/16, 30s