It’s Friday! Since we have now officially entered the summer season, I thought that this image would be fitting to discuss this week. I mean, what exemplifies summer more than the beach?!
I shot this image at La Jolla beach in San Diego on a weekend trip a few years back. My sister and I drove down for the night and couldn’t pass up the opportunity to visit La Jolla, where we had spent a bit of time as kids. I can remember the very first time I experienced the beach. My mom took me and my sister to San Diego for a long weekend to visit my great aunt Priscilla and we went to the Children’s Beach at La Jolla, where my mom had spent time as a kid. We played in the sand, waded into the water, and enjoyed the time with Priscilla, who we didn’t often see. I’ve visited many other beaches since that first experience at La Jolla so long ago, but none compare to the calm waters of Children’s Beach and that simple, happy time that the four of us spent together. Today, it is home to a large population of harbor seals and is often closed to public access. While you can still visit the walkway that protrudes into the sea and experience some beautiful panoramic views, unfortunately swimming in the protected waters is oftentimes not possible. Great for the seals, not so great for children I suppose!
This image was taken at La Jolla Cove, just a short walk from Children’s Beach. The sun was beginning to drop in the sky, casting a warm light over the swirling surf. I immediately noticed this little girl in her bright pink-red suit, bravely tiptoeing through the water. The sun was definitely on my side that day, illuminating the contrast between the bubbly water and the sandy ocean floor, and creating a nice reflection of the girl’s brightly colored suit. To me, this image is full of symbolism. A little girl in a bright suit cautiously wades through rough water, moving away from the shadows and into the light. Despite the movement of the ocean, she’s undeterred and pushes forward, bravely confronting the untamed sea. When I look back at many of my images, I am reminded of experiences I’ve had, memories I’ve made, and people that I’ve met. When I look at this image, however, I think more in terms of the present than the past, and the ways in which I can tiptoe from the shadows into the bright, swirling sea towards the unknown.
As always, thank you for reading!
Camera: Nikon d80 – Aperture: f/7.1 – Shutter Speed: 1/800 – ISO: 400
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