Bowling Ball Cliffs

[Kyle Jones]

Bowling Ball Beach in Mendocino county is most famous for it's large round rocks, but it really is a great beach for lots of things. This is the cliff face leading down to the rocks. I set up low and close to the rock and focus stacked to keep everything sharp.

Any thoughts are welcome.

 

[Ben Egbert]

Nicely composed Kyle, and well executed.

 

[AlanLichty]

That's some really interesting looking geology along those cliffs. Almost vertical stratigraphy along the cliff face.

Nice light to illuminate it all as well.

I have driven right by that place along CA 1 and didn't even realize it was there

 

[Douglas Sherman]

I love it, Kyle.

 

[JimFox]

That is nice Kyle! I agree, there is a whole lot to shoot up there besides the bowling balls. I have also been impressed with the cliffs along that mile long beach.

 

[Dean]

Kyle,
Nice comp and beautiful light ! Looks like a great place to hang out I'll have to get up there my wifes uncle lives there.
Regards,
Dean

 

[Kyle Jones]

Kyle,
Nice comp and beautiful light ! Looks like a great place to hang out I'll have to get up there my wifes uncle lives there.
Regards,
Dean

If you ever come by, send me a note. My parents live 10 minutes from there and I'd be happy to join you.

 

[dan swiger]

If you ever come by, send me a note. My parents live 10 minutes from there and I'd be happy to join you.

Kyle, a nice take on the comp. Good timing on the light too. From a visit there a few years ago, it is fascinating geology.
What time of year to you think is best? I was thinking of late winter or early spring
Thanks
Dan

 

[Kyle Jones]

Kyle, a nice take on the comp. Good timing on the light too. From a visit there a few years ago, it is fascinating geology.
What time of year to you think is best? I was thinking of late winter or early spring
Thanks
Dan

Winter seems to get the best light at sunset along the coast. This was taken in December and we had some great conditions.

 

[Martín el Escocés]

very nice Kyle. It certainly looks like an interesting and varied area. I've been to Mendocino a few times but never knew or found this! As has been said, nice light.

 

[lionking]

I love the light and strong leading lines, and you handled the technicalities beautifully, the main issue for me is it all leads to a beautifully lit rock, and kinda stops there, no room for eye to wander and explore...

 

[Kyle Jones]

I love the light and strong leading lines, and you handled the technicalities beautifully, the main issue for me is it all leads to a beautifully lit rock, and kinda stops there, no room for eye to wander and explore...

That could easily be why while I like this photo, I've never actually loved it.