Some of the most photographed scenes are that of beaches and coastlines around the world. From the glowing pink sands of Bermuda, to the sparkling turquoise waters of Tahiti, you will never be stuck without an amazing photographic opportunity. Even in stormy weather, the dark clouds and angry surf are photogenic!
The waterline appears naturally curved anyways, so why not use it to direct attention to an especially lovely, interesting scene. From the hills above the beach, such as the kinds you see so frequently throughout the Caribbean, you can even take a very special vantage point photograph while looking down onto the beach.
Scale isn't quite as important at the beach as it is in the mountains, but it might make for a novel photograph of interest to show or exaggerate scale.
Either way, tropical sands often fool cameras into overexposure, creating silhouettes, which may be just dramatic enough for one or two of your shots anyways. But, for the most part, do be careful to not allow such overexposure in the first place. This is usually accomplished most easily early in the morning or later in the afternoon.
Another aspect of beach photography is that of rocks and shorelines. They show dramatic scenes of oceanic power. Best times to showcase tidal power is at full moon, before or after a storm, at high tide.
To showcase the playfulness of the water, however, look for rocks which get enveloped by the lapping waves.
Incidentally, when it is windy, or when the surf is rough, make sure to store your camera and equipment in sealed plastic bags and take them out only when you are shooting the photograph.
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