Carving Stone (Rodeo Beach)

[Matt Tilghman]

Hey all! Here's a new one from Rodeo Beach, in the Marin Headlands. Rodeo Beach is one of the most stunning beaches available in California's Bay Area. It draws throngs of photographers who come for its dramatic sea-stacks and sheer cliffs. These were the things that captivated me most on previous visits, but this time, I was far more intrigued by the giant rocks that line the beach. I could not help but think that if the beach wasn't protected as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, sculptors and artists would have taken these rocks long ago, for the beautiful veins and intricate patterns. But just sitting on the shore, they are reserved for the world's oldest sculptor, slowly and methodically being fashioned into a living work of art, unequaled by any carved by human hands.

Hope you like it!


Carving Stone

 

[MiFleur]

This is a wonderful image, the light gives it a magical effect!

 

[ceeboy14]

Nice one, Matt - but me thinks it is a little oversharpened given the halos on the furthermost rocks sillouetted against the sky. Still, schweet!

 

[ItsChrisMilne]

Love the composition, maybe increased saturation would give the sunset colours a boost.

 

[Matt Tilghman]

Thanks all!

 

[KrisztinaK]

I'm so glad I opened this post. Beautiful photograph !!