On Newcastle Beach

Coarse sand, crashing wavesThe smell of salt in the air ~The ocean is home

I went on a group photowalk yesterday afternoon. There were about eight of us and we wandered around Newcastle Beach and the ocean baths for about an hour or so around sunset, taking photos and talking photography.

It was absolutely freezing and very windy but it was a nice afternoon and I enjoyed taking photos as part of a group. It feels different to taking photos on your own and makes for a nice change.

This is one of the photos I took. I particularly like the contrast between the gritty textures and soft colours, and the way the lines lead the eye toward the ocean.

As you can see, it's a beautiful spot and the ocean baths in particular are very historic. I'll have to go back with my tripod at some stage for some long exposures as walking around gave me a few ideas I'd like to try.

I'll post a few other photos from the walk once I've edited them. Will have a new poem to post soon too.

Photo and haiku © CJ Levinson 2016