Monday, June 22, 2015

Coastal sunset


This is sunset on the Oregon coast.

It's simple to recreate:

Start at the end of the day, just as campfires begin to blaze


Dress warmly, as summer is often a nice theory rather than an actual event



Head towards the ocean as the last surfers roll in on pink waves and the sunset-watchers dash out to the water's edge


Enjoy a moment of solitude


Set off in the direction of the sinking sun 


Find a vantage point, ideally any higher ground


Wait for it


When the light is almost gone (no green flash here), carefully pick your way down off the rocks


Leave the last strands of light in the sky and head south, towards indoors, for a hot cup of tea before bed ↓


Hope you give it a try sometime : )

10 comments:

  1. These are beautiful photos! I don't get to the beach as often as I'd like, but beach sunsets are always the best. And I like to drink tea before bed too. Thanks for sharing! :)

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    1. Thanks, Sage! I bet you guys see some amazing sunsets there in Florida :)

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  2. These photos are stunning - I love the way you described the journey, it made me feel like I was really experiencing it with you. Now I need a beach holiday to try it out in real life ;)

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    1. Thank you for stopping by, Georgie : ) Hope you get that beach holiday soon! You're in Australia, right?

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  3. Beautiful photos! Makes me want to go to the coast...

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  4. I loved the way you narrated the story of your time at the beach and in pursuit of the setting sun. A lovely little escape to the beach. :)

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    1. Thank you for your kind words, Kerryn :) I'm working on setting an intentional day now, thanks to you!

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  5. I love the photos and story you are telling.

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