Finding these lifeguard chairs on Devereux beach last week was a very pleasant surprise. Having great light to work with as I sought out to capture them was an even better one. Thank you for your comments here and on the Facebook page. I really appreciate it. Here are the last two images from the series.
Here is another image of the newly painted lifeguard chairs on Devereuex beach. This is chair 1 standing guard near the end of the beach with a view of the causeway and the Neck in the background.
So this is my favorite shot from the 'study' of the newly painted lifeguard chairs at devereux beach. The sun was still high enough in the sky to paint the back of the chair with a rich red. This was one of a number of attempts to catch a seagull in the frame and I couldn't have asked for better placement. Note that no food or photoshop was used to lure/place the seagull in its rightful location.
Here is another shot from Saturday night's study of the newly painted lifeguard chairs. This was the only shot I had planned for the outing. I had originally hoped for a sunrise sunstar but realized the angles were never going to work. Instead I managed to capture the sun setting against the leg of the lifeguard chair while the volleyball net stands ready and Lime Rickey's does a brisk Summer business.
Every May, the carnival takes over Devereux beach as a fundraiser for the senior class. Without fail, rain always follows. It was with astonishment then that I saw the clouds clear way and the sun take form over the carnival grounds. A bit of smooth-talking got me a pass from the carnies to the top of the Super Slide and a unique vantage point from which to shoot. Two additional shots follow below.
There is an old storm drain that opens up at Preston Beach. The pipe has corroded with time and, on the other side, stands an iron grate. Over the years, it has accumulated tiny stones of many colors that serve to accentuate the rust, mossy greens and large rocks all around. This scene changes rapidly with the tides - I happened upon it at just the right moment. Technical: Canon 50D with EF-S 10-22 lens. 6 exposure bracket.