Who says Street Photography can only be done in the streets? Check out these photos from Manzanita Beach at the Oregon coast that I took during my coastal road trip last weekend.
Obviously, beach life in Oregon is quite different from beach life in SoCal or Florida, even in August. The northern Pacific has no more than 13 degrees celsius, so swimming is more a challenge than a refreshment, even on a nice August day.
I had the Olympus OM-D E-M1 with the mZuiko 40-150mm F/2.8 Pro Zoom with me while I sat in the warm sand and observe the beach life around my.
Remember to dial in a bit of positive exposure compensation. The bright light and white sand tends to suggest the meter in your camera there is too much light in a beach environment, leading to underexposed photos.
For a few more images of Oregon beach photography continue after the jump….
Where swimming is all but impossible, other activities like reading, kite flying and playing ball are local summer favorite beach activities. And obviously checking the omnipresent cellphone.
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Have a good Friday
Marcus
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Nice
Reblogged this on WILDsound Writing and Film Festival Review.
Thanks so much for the reblog! Marcus
Oregon has some of the most beautiful beaches in the country. Lovely shots, Marcus.
Thanks, Jane. We can be glad at least the beaches are not affected by those horrible wild fires. Marcus
Looks like it is a peaceful beach. People seem to be unwinding in their own ways!
Thanks, Arv! I really appreciate your kind words! Yes, it was a fully unwind atmosphere. I just sat there, enjoyed the sun and snapped away 😉
Great Marcus. Keep sharing
Nice work by the work
Thanks 🙂
Beach life triangle gets my vote this post. Louise
Thank you Louise, it really means a lot! Marcus
A very nice collection of photos!
Thank you so much! Marcus
Sweet! Especially love the last one
Thanks, Julie, I would love to own that house behind the dune and sit there every day reading. Marcus
Very nice beach impressions, Marcus!
Thank you, Dina, highly appreciated! Have a good weekend! Marcus
What beautiful images! And what a great observation too that street photography doesn’t require a “street” — just real people and authentic moments like the ones you captured. Nicely done!
Thanks, Heide, always appreciate your visits and kind words! Have a good weekend! Marcus
Which beaches ??
All Manzanita Beach on the Oregon coast. Thanks for visiting :-)! Marcus
Wow, Its wonderful
Thanks, Priscilla, it means so much! Marcus