I’ve gone to Lovers Point Park in Pacific Grove with my camera many times. It’s a photogenic spot with waves breaking on complex rock formations, a small swimming beach, surfers, and a lawn with twisted trees. Even if I don’t come across any unusual subjects, it’s worth a visit.
This past visit, though, I did come across an unusual subject—a super-fit gymnast practicing handstands on an apparatus. I saw him from above a small walkway that overlooks the beach, and immediately saw the potential he and his shadow represented. As I got my camera out, he did a handstand and a split while maintaining perfect balance. I missed that moment, but quickly focused and took one shot, then another. I waited for him to do the splits again, but he stopped his practice and I never got that shot. But here are the two I did get.
I think this one is less visually appealing, but still a success.
The lesson, which I’ve read many times as advice, is to get out with your camera. If you don’t come across anything worth photographing, no loss. But if you do, and you have your camera, you’re rewarded.
