Cove Light | click Some amazing cloud formations have howled across the Cape May skies the last few days. The high winds and low dark clouds pressing the coastline have created sunset light that's been nothing short of spectacular and have set the stage for photos that communicate the quiet, empty side of off-season Cape May. On the beach, many of these shots express that feeling of beautiful isolation where winter feels just around the corner and even the birds work together in huddle packs to battle the cold winds and shorter days.


Cove Clouds | Click I'll try to post some of my favorites over the next few days starting with these three. I like the ones that showcase the heavy dark clouds as the sun works to poke through on its decent to the horizon. This first shot (click at right) had the sun at my back right as it peaked through a huge roiling cloud formation. This next shot shows that cloud same formation as the sun drops into view, and really shows the quiet beauty of the Cove Beach.



Beach Structure | click This third shot, a simple black and white, really appeals to me. At first it didn't catch my attention, but when I tweaked the contrast the clouds popped through creating a charcoal painting feel and a somewhat sad, isolated beauty. I also like the graininess, like the photo itself is made from sand.