The sunrise, as seen from Shell Beach, Inverness, creates drama at this rocky point.
The fount of beauty at Point Reyes never runs dry. On two recent mornings, I visited the east shore of Tomales Bay to explore the early light. I had visited both Shell Beach and Martinelli Park near Inverness many previous afternoons, but these were my first early morning explorations. I’ve lived at Point Reyes for over forty years, photographing the landscape for nearly thirty of those years, and on mornings like these I feel I’m just beginning to scratch the surface of the visual delights here.
As the tide grew higher, these three geese patrolled the water’s edge at Martinelli Park in Inverness. Black Mountain rises prominently on the eastern horizon.
Three piers are at Teacher’s Beach on the east shore of Tomales Bay.
Beautiful morning light sparkles on Tomales Bay and shines on the mudflats there.
During a minus tide I can walk around this rocky point at Shell Beach, Inverness
Sweet! Especially like the first one, great contrast in the rocks.
Thanks, John. It’s a special place early in the morning. Thanks for taking a look
Extraordinary photos, just love them.
Thanks, Christy!
Morning shots. What a way to start the day! [so I’m told]. Love the light.
Mike,
The hardest part of getting up early is… getting up. Once you hit the floor, the rest is a piece of cake. And, sometimes there’s frosting!
Lots of great memories associated with these images. Thanks.
Indeed! I can imagine so many beautiful mornings that you must have spent along that shore.
Best,
Marty