It’s been a while since I’ve posted a series of Skywatch images but this Friday I walked from Wickaninnish Beach to Comber’s Beach in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Various combinations of sand and water and sky presented themselves and changing the camera position slightly revealed different patterns and textures. It was one of the uncommon clear evenings on the West Coast but there was a little haze at the horizon that added to the mood of the evening. This Comber’s Beach sunset was truly spectacular!
This weekend has seen some exceptionally warm and fog-less days and evenings with daytime temperatures nearing 30° C! I don’t particularly like this much heat but the clear skies make for interesting photography opportunities. Thankfully, the forecast is for the temperatures to cool off and much needed rainfall by next weekend. In the meantime I’m going to enjoy the clear skies as best I can!
On a low tide, shallow pools of water reflect the light of the sky. Rippled sand from wave action adds texture to the sand. Lines form in the sand where water flows down the beach into the receding ocean. Small sandbars emerge with the dropping tide. Over time, an infinite number of different compositions reveal themselves while walking from Wickaninnish Beach to Comber’s Beach.
The constant sound of the surf contrasts with the peaceful emptiness of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve at dusk. This part of the park is less visited than Long Beach but the sand, water and light of sunset at Comber’s Beach is worth the effort.
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