Since the heavy storms a few years ago water gets trapped on the beach in front of Morro Rock after the tide retreats. I was fortunate to be there on a morning when it was perfectly calm and there was beautiful color in the sky. The smooth water allowed the reflection to be as sharp as the Rock itself.
I liked the curved driftwood which provided something of interest in what would otherwise be a boring patch of sand. It also leads your eye right up to the Rock.
The patches of light on the Rock really bring out the texture.
This photo was awarded “Best of Show” at the 2025 Paso Robles Mid-State Fair.
For those interested:
Location: Morro Rock, Morro Bay,, CA
Taken: October 26, 2024, 7:17am
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Lens: Canon 24-70, f/2.8 @24mm
Shutter: 1/20 sec.
Aperture: f/8
ISO: 800
5 images focus stacked (probably more than needed?)
Processed with Lightroom and PhotoShop
Website: https://wheresrono.myportfolio.com/
