On the first day of summer I decided, late in the day, that I would attempt to chase the sun in order to get some sunset images. Not wanting to leave my Wife fending for herself with two boys 4 and 6, I decided to stay and help with the evening tasks. Sunset being at 8:39pm I had a tight window of opportunity. The location I chose was Bodega Head on the Sonoma Coast here in California. Located approximately 45 minutes from my house, it would be a challenge. I left the house at 7:10 and arrived at the coast a little after 8pm. A short hike and I found my spot. The light was wonderful.
Sonoma, California Coast. Bodega Head on 6-20-16, first day of summer.
I always take some time to look around for spontaneous images. The light on the coastline was fantastic.
Sonoma, California Coast. Bodega Head on 6-20-16, first day of summer.
I had to wait for the light to be just right for the sunset images. When the sun finally set the show began.
Sonoma, California Coast. Bodega Head on 6-20-16, first day of summer.
After that I just went with it and just kept hitting the shutter release. The images jumped out at me one by one. The light getting better and better as time went on.
Sonoma, California Coast. Bodega Head on 6-20-16, first day of summer.
Sonoma, California Coast. Bodega Head on 6-20-16, first day of summer.
Sonoma, California Coast. Bodega Head on 6-20-16, first day of summer.
Sonoma, California Coast. Bodega Head on 6-20-16, first day of summer.
As i've said in the past, I love spur of the moment photo adventures. I don't like to over plan a shoot like this. I had brought my tripod but when I arrived the wind was howling at 30 mph. I wasn't going to be able to switch lenses so I took the only zoom I had, the 18-55. Curious what the 16-55 2.8 would have been able to do but that's $1000 away, maybe next year. I'm incredibly happy with the images I made and i'm looking forward to the next adventure.