In The Field: A Scouting Trip Turned Sunset Surprise #366
The skies were not clear enough for a planned astro photography outing. Rather than stay indoors, I went for a short hike along the coastal cliffs to scout future locations. I then decided to head east and try my luck for sunset. I’m glad I did!
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It took several visits to Rehoboth Beach to catch the soft glow of sunrise on the boardwalk.
There are photo opportunities all along the hike to Emerald Pools in Zion National Park.
A break in the Oregon rains meant some camera fun at Strawberry Hill on the Oregon Coast.
The sea stacks on Bandon Beach in Oregon never fail to please. Join me in the field for a visit to this iconic beach.
Reaching San Simeon Point, also marked as Donnay Point on some maps, is an easy out and back hike from Hearst San Simeon State Park, California.
Join me on the Rim Trail in Bryce Canyon National Park for a hike from Sunset Point to Inspiration Point.
I had the whole beach to myself at Arroyo Del La Cruz on a quiet Saturday afternoon in May. Join me in the field along the California coast.
The sky is gray, the tides are dull, and the fog is thick. What’s a photographer to do? Pivot.
Scott Davenport
Scott Davenport is a landscape photographer and photo educator and based in San Diego, California. He leads photo workshops, writes photo books, hosts podcasts, makes tutorial videos, and feels weird referring to himself in the 3rd person.
He also can't help getting his feet wet photographing at the beach.
The brilliant light lasted merely minutes… though while it did Valley Of Fire State Park lived up to its name.