I went out to lunch with my wife yesterday and we decided to take the long way home, driving along the ocean. When we got to Bradley Beach I could see some spray peeking over the top of the dunes so, of course, I had to stop. I didn't have my DSLR with me but had my phone and thought I would be able to get a good shot for my "365 Project" (see
2019 and my 365 Project.)
The wind was quite wicked, really whipping up the waves and blowing spray - in other words; perfect! I found a group of rocks being pounded by waves and then a small group scattered in the sand. I could tell they were still being hit by water at times but it appeared the tide was receding so I figured I was safe.
I was, for the most part, right about that except I almost got wet when a couple larger waves came in at once, pushing the water further up the beach than I had previously seen. Luckily I noticed the oncoming water before it was too late - the result was this black & white image.
I was able to stay on the beach for about 10 minutes and shoot about 15 or so images before it got too cold. I was not dressed properly - this was a last minute decision so I only had a lightweight, insulated jacket and no hood. I haven't been able to find a pair of gloves suitable for photography that were warm and reasonably priced so I don't wear them when I am out - in fact, right now I don't even own a pair of gloves. I guess some day I will have to break down and buy a pair but it's hard to justify because we don't really get that many days when I absolutely need them.
I'm keeping this post short, just wanted to share a few of my images from the beach. Hopefully I have encouraged you to get out and shoot, cold, wind, rain, snow; doesn't matter, there is never a bad day to be outside shooting. Each type of weather system brings challenges - facing and conquering those challenges is what makes us better photographers.
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I went out to lunch with my wife yesterday and we decided to take the long way home, driving along the ocean. When we got to Bradley Beach I could see some spray peeking over the top of the dunes so, of course, I had to stop. I didn't have my DSLR with me but had my phone and thought I would be able to get a good shot for my "365 Project" (see 2019 and my 365 Project.)
The wind was quite wicked, really whipping up the waves and blowing spray - in other words; perfect! I found a group of rocks being pounded by waves and then a small group scattered in the sand. I could tell they were still being hit by water at times but it appeared the tide was receding so I figured I was safe. 
I was, for the most part, right about that except I almost got wet when a couple larger waves came in at once, pushing the water further up the beach than I had previously seen. Luckily I noticed the oncoming water before it was too late - the result was this black & white image.
I was able to stay on the beach for about 10 minutes and shoot about 15 or so images before it got too cold. I was not dressed properly - this was a last minute decision so I only had a lightweight, insulated jacket and no hood. I haven't been able to find a pair of gloves suitable for photography that were warm and reasonably priced so I don't wear them when I am out - in fact, right now I don't even own a pair of gloves. I guess some day I will have to break down and buy a pair but it's hard to justify because we don't really get that many days when I absolutely need them.
I'm keeping this post short, just wanted to share a few of my images from the beach. Hopefully I have encouraged you to get out and shoot, cold, wind, rain, snow; doesn't matter, there is never a bad day to be outside shooting. Each type of weather system brings challenges - facing and conquering those challenges is what makes us better photographers.
