Eroded Sandstone, Point Lobos. Point Lobos State Reserve, California. July 20, 2010. © Copyright G Dan Mitchell – all rights reserved.
Patterns in eroded shoreline sandstone rocks at the Point Lobos State Reserve, California.
The rugged Point Lobos shoreline in places exposes some very interesting rocks, including sections like this one where layers of different colored sand stone are gradually worn away, revealing underlying layers of different colors and textures and sometimes exposing surprising color contrasts. On days when the light is very soft (or very boring!) I may seek out some of these rocks and photograph them since the softer light lets details appear that might easily be washed out in harsher light.
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Greg, that is interesting. I’m going to have to look out for it!
This is one area that I keep coming back to. I love the formations of Weston Beach. As many times as I have been there I can never find the same spot to photograph again. It just never seems to be the same.
Just south of Half Moon Bay is a small area that has taffoni lava formations. You would probably enjoy these also. Very nice set of images.
Best Regards,
Greg…..
Wonderful collection Dan. These formations at Weston Beach are some of my favorite in the area.
Dan, great image. Reminds me of iron and rust. Quick question, is there a specific reason you stopped down to f/16 for this photograph? my initial thought was that you were very close to the surface of the rock but from the looks of it and doesn’t appear that’s the case.
Thanks for the comments. If I recall, the reason for the small aperture was a combination of working close the the subject and the rocks not all being in a flat plane – and I wanted everything sharp. (Contrary to what some will tell you, very sharp prints are possible at this aperture from full frame cameras. )