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Windansea Low Tide
Windansea Low Tide

Windansea Low Tide

The hours before sunrise were cold and wet. The rain was mild, but never let up. Moments before sunrise there was a break in the rain. I climbed down the rocks to capture a makeshift waterfall fed by the incoming tide and the soothing colors of morning.

The Eye of Ra

The Eye of Ra

I waited months for these conditions. Low tide, partly cloudy skies, and on a night I could get to Sunset Cliffs with plenty of time to setup. I love these geometric shapes etched into the rock and how the tide pools look like eyes.

Pastel Peace

Pastel Peace

The soft blues and oranges of the afternoon sun on the San Diego shores just north of Scripps Pier.

Moonlight In Lagos

Moonlight In Lagos

My last night in Lagos Portugal. I hiked all through the hills around the grottos of the Ponte da Piedade. Evening set in. As I worked my way back up the to the top of the point, the moon peeked through the clouds, shimmering on the ocean. It was time for one more photo.

Sunrise At Sunset Cliffs

Sunrise At Sunset Cliffs

Don't let its name deter you. Sunset Cliffs in San Diego is an awesome place to watch a sunrise.

Sunrise In Lagos

Sunrise In Lagos

A gentle surf caresses the shallows at Praia de Camilo in Lagos, Portugal.

Last Swells Of The Day

Last Swells Of The Day

Once the sun is down in La Jolla, the surfers need to head in. It can be rough navigating around the rocks, especially when the surf is rising. After this shoot, one of the guys had a hard time getting safely to shore... with a banged up knee to show for it.

Sunrise In Torrey Pines

Sunrise In Torrey Pines

A forecast for rain didn't discourage me and my workshop from heading to Torrey Pines early Sunday monring. This is why.

Mile Rock Beach

Mile Rock Beach

I hiked out to Lands End to photograph the Golden Gate Bridge. Setup on Eagle Peak, I was continually drawn to the calm blues of Mile Rock Beach to the north. I want to return to this spot and get down at sea level for another shoot. This is a beautiful spot.

Simplicity

Simplicity

Some beaches are littered with kelp and seaweed. Isolate one, make it your foreground subject, and revel in the simplicity of the composition.

Sky And Sea

Sky And Sea

A glorious sunrise at Torrey Pines State Beach. This is what it looks like when it all comes together.

Windansea Sunset

Windansea Sunset

A golden sunset and steady surf at Windansea Beach in La Jolla. I never get tired of this patch of coast.

Davenport Sunset

Davenport Sunset

A gentle sunset along the coast of Davenport, California.

Natural Bridges

Natural Bridges

I have been to Natural Bridges in Santa Cruz, California exactly once. Does it get any better than this?

Tide Pools

Tide Pools

Low tide reveals an almost alien landscape. Little sea creatures nestle into these nooks and crannies along the San Diego's coastline.

The Sleeping Dragon

The Sleeping Dragon

At Swami's Beach in Encinitas, there is a large rock along the shore. Doesn't it look like a sea monster that crawled out of the surf to rest its head in a shallow pool?

Windansea Waterfalls

Windansea Waterfalls

High tide at Windansea Beach in La Jolla brings a temporary display of waterfalls cascading down the rocks.

La Jolla Twilight

La Jolla Twilight

Twilight begins along the rocky shores of La Jolla, California.

Stormy Sunset

Stormy Sunset

The sun makes a brief appearance on an ominously cloudy evening in La Jolla.

Pastel Sunrise

Pastel Sunrise

I'd finished up a early morning shoot and was packing up to leave. Then, a burst of pink scattered across the sky. I perched on the cliffside and snatched this shot.

Bird Rock

Bird Rock

The waters around Bird Rock turn to glass at low tide. Unusual streaking clouds reflected in the calm waters, pointing the way to the sunset.

Reaching For The Horizon

Reaching For The Horizon

The clouds stream out toward the horizon, chasing the sun. Another beautiful sunset in La Jolla, California.

Lone Swimmer

Lone Swimmer

A lone swimmer amid the cliffs, rocks and surf of Santa Cruz's beaches.

Sunset At Scripps Pier

Sunset At Scripps Pier

The beaches around Scripps Pier are excellent at low tide. Long stretches of beach, tide pools, and on a cloudy day... reflections!

Beautiful Gray

Beautiful Gray

Even gray days are beautiful in their own way. The rippling overlay of clouds reminds me of oil paintings.

Surf And Sky

Surf And Sky

The ocean's swirling patterns and the sky's brilliant palette are briefly joined by the setting sun. Another captivating evening in La Jolla, California.

The Perfect Ending

The Perfect Ending

A picture perfect ending to the day along La Jolla Shores, California.

Bird Rock Twilight

Bird Rock Twilight

The base of Bird Rock rises from the ocean floor at low tide on a cloudy, ominous evening.

Think Pink

Think Pink

The sky erupted in pinks and oranges moments before the sun sunk below the horizon in Ocean Beach.

Scripps Reflections

Scripps Reflections

The deep sandy beaches north of Scripps Pier in San Diego reflect puffy clouds at low tide.

The Shallows

The Shallows

A gentle tide rolls in on a cloudy winter evening in La Jolla, California.

The Other Half

The Other Half

Oh, to live in one of the homes overlooking Windansea Beach. I could get used to seeing this day after day.

Starburst At Sunset Cliffs

Starburst At Sunset Cliffs

The sun hid behind this lone patch of clouds until just before sunset. Then, the cliffs were lit up, the clouds got color... for a brief moment all was aligned on the beach.

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Windansea Low Tide
The Eye of Ra
Pastel Peace
Moonlight In Lagos
Sunrise At Sunset Cliffs
Sunrise In Lagos
Last Swells Of The Day
Sunrise In Torrey Pines
Mile Rock Beach
Simplicity
Sky And Sea
Windansea Sunset
Davenport Sunset
Natural Bridges
Tide Pools
The Sleeping Dragon
Windansea Waterfalls
La Jolla Twilight
Stormy Sunset
Pastel Sunrise
Bird Rock
Reaching For The Horizon
Lone Swimmer
Sunset At Scripps Pier
Beautiful Gray
Surf And Sky
The Perfect Ending
Bird Rock Twilight
Think Pink
Scripps Reflections
The Shallows
The Other Half
Starburst At Sunset Cliffs
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Scott Davenport Photography
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San Diego, CA,
United States
scott@scottdavenportphoto.com

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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.

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