Fog and Waves

Photography Story | Fog and Waves

Most beach visits happen when the temperature is well below sunbathing standards and few tourists are visiting. Walking along the beach has always served as an opportunity for peaceful reflection.

My final morning visiting Assateague Island National Seashore was a perfect beach day, for me. Rain was drizzling off and on. The waves were rolling in peacefully with enough force to be mesmerizing. I needed to wear a jacket because it was chilly. And I could only see one other person, a fellow photographer, along the entire coastline.

I sat, stood, walked and photographed the beach throughout sunrise. The storm clouds were lacking color and fog was rolling in and out with each crashing wave. As much as I love a dramatic beach sunrise, the foggy morning was just as enjoyable.

My camera was mounted on my tripod and I zoomed in and out to capture different perspectives of the waves. I decided to use a long exposure on this photograph to capture the movement of water and fog together.

Once satisfied, I sat on the beach and enjoyed a cup of coconut chai tea, waving off interested sea gulls. A truly beautiful morning.