This is certainly one of those photos that just cannot do this place justice. Displaying the magnitude of Smith Rock in a single photo just can’t be done in my opinion. After getting home from a 10 day road trip to Oregon, I was quite eager to take a good look at the file of photos I took while on this location, and to my dismay I was actually quite dissapointed upon review. What I came to understand, it is simply one of those types of places that the sheer size just doesn’t translate into a photo well. Some places just need to be experienced to be appreciated, and I am ok with that.
Shortly after making my way down to the beach I noticed a handful of photographers huddled around some sea stacks further down the beach with their gear scattered about, waiting for the perfect light. As the sun fell toward the horizon, it looked quite promising a spectacular sunset was developing. Eager to capture the perfect shot I set up quickly wiped the saltwater spray off my lens and started snapping away. With my luck, by the time the sun was just at the horizon a cluster of clouds had blown in from the north and completely blocked the sunset. After watching the last few people pack up and leave I had the entire beach to myself so I decided to stay and see if the light would change. Within ten minutes, the clouds cleared a bit and the colours of the setting sun were revealed. Sometimes patience is rewarded.
Terrified of spiders, my intent is to overcome my fears. What better way than to hold a tarantula I found wandering the desert.
