Reflections on the Water in Clatsop County, Oregon, May 27, 2016

 

Rocks along the shoreline at Arcadia Beach State Recreation Site in May 2016. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

Rocks along the shoreline at Arcadia Beach State Recreation Site in May 2016. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

Rocks along the shoreline at Arcadia Beach State Recreation Site in May 2016. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

Rocks along the shoreline at Arcadia Beach State Recreation Site in May 2016. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

Small rocks, plus Tillamook Rock Light, near Haystack Rock Marine Garden, May 2016. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

Tide covered tidepool at Haystack Rock Marine Garden, May 2016. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

Clouds at the Beach, Fort Stevens State Park, May 26, 2016

Clouds over the beach at Fort Stevens State Park, May 2016. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

An dramatic set of clouds in the sky had me wanting to showcase that part of the scene, and the tire tracks in the sand provided some good texture to ground the composition. The blips off in the distance are cars and beachgoers for a tiny bit of scale. I especially like the mountains in the far background, dramatic in their own way, but subtle compared to the more immediate clouds.

Walking the Dog, Arcadia Beach, July 2 2012

A beachgoer walks her dog near Lion Rock at Arcadia Beach State Recreation Site in July 2012. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

My first visit to Arcadia Beach was at low tide, making for great access to the rocks and tide pools on the shore. I had my infrared camera and this was a good spot to show the contrast of the rocks and organisms. The lady and her dog finish the scene and provide some scale, while the tide pools in the foreground provide depth.