Seascapes On Little Corona Del Mar Beach - In The Field #491
Big thanks to my friend Marty for suggesting this spot (sorry I didn’t call you!).
My insomnia turned into an early morning drive up the California coast to Little Corona Del Mar. It was 3am and I simply couldn’t sleep. The morning ahead was a rare one that held no pressing responsibilities for work or for home. I decided on the spot to make the 90 minute drive from San Diego north to Little Corona Del Mar beach. This is a cove that my photo buddy Martin Feldman has photographed many times and kept telling me I needed to visit. Today is the day! I scribbled a note in the kitchen to let my family know where I was off to, gathered up the photo gear, and hit the road. I could be there before sunrise.
Little Corona Del Mar Beach
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Little Arch Rock Corona Del Mar
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After arrival, I scouted the area for several minutes. As much as I was drawn to the arched rock, the tides and the light were not in my favor to work that area of the beach. I walked north to the base of the bluffs where there were plenty of rock formations. The tide was on the rise, providing a good mix of wave action among the rocks. The surf was reasonably calm, too, letting me get in and among the rocks and up close with the whitewash. I enjoyed capturing black and white images of the rocks and sea foam. My Haida filters soon came out to capture some longer exposures of 2 to 3 seconds, softening the harsher chop on the water and letting the foam create weaving patterns between the rocks.
Cradle Of Rock
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As the sun cleared the hills to the east, the color retreated from the sky. The surf also started to pick up. I had framed up a row of jagged rocks, just waiting for the right set of waves to crash over it and make a brief yet beautiful waterfall. My patience paid off!
Little Corona Del Mar
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I truly enjoyed this small cove of a beach. I look forward to visiting again. It is rich with photo opportunities. And Marty … next time we’ll need to meet up!
