South of Shi Shi

[Jim Dockery]

I spent a wonderful 3 summer days at The Point of Arches a few years ago. The highlight was a hike south when we had the whole place to ourselves. The morning fog made for some great atmosphere and worked out for some fantastic rainbows through the trees as the sun streamed through. We had a bit of a challenge when we remembered that the high tide would cut us off on our return. We hustled back as fast as we could and had to jump over many pools that were filling fast. The only casualty was one wet foot for my wife, but I thought sure she would end up wading some spots.

This is where Debbie dunked her foot on the way back - pretty slippery rocks to be jumping across as the tide rises!

Looking back to Point of Arches

 

[Kyle Jones]

Very cool. Love the shot through the trees.

 

[Ben Egbert]

Agree, the shot through the trees is the highlight here.

 

[Mike Mancil]

Nice series and I like the hot pink coat as a highlight.

 

[Douglas Sherman]

That shot through the trees is spectacular, Jim. Nice job on all of these.

 

[AlanLichty]

The morning fog adds an interesting mood to the place since there is no horizon as everything just fades into the mist. Nice set.

 

[Ryan10]

I like the moody feel to them. The first one is interesting because it has a monochromatic feel, yet the colorful clothing stands out.

 

[JimFox]

Really awesome Jim! #1 and 4 are my favorites of the beach and yeah that tree shot is spectacular!

Shi Shi is still a place I need to get to. And I can feel for you about trying to get out before the tide closes in on you, that's happened a time or two to me. I have been out shooting where I was out on some rocks shooting to find out when the sunset had ended and that my section of rocks was now isolated and my only way back to shore is from wading back.

 

[Jim Dockery]

Thanks for all the comments. Shi Shi is one of my favorite Olympic beaches, but a bit of a pain to get to. You have to get a permit from the tribe in addition to the park, drop off hikers and gear, then someone has to drive back half a mile to one of the homes that offers safe parking (for a fee). The first part of the trail on tribal land includes an unmaintained road that can be covered with ankle deep mud that's unavoidable after a rain. Last time I was there the sand on the beach was also quite angled to the water such that one foot was always well below the other, resulting in significant hip pain for me by the time we got to our camp at the end of the beach near the point. All worth it though for this day, and some great sunsets.