I've been on the hunt for some new areas for seascape photography, particularly textural scenes or tidepools. After hearing about King's Beach over by Brenton Point in Newport, I decided to give it a try! On a last minute decision just in time for sunset I headed over the bridge to find these intensely green covered rocks sitting in a sea of brown seaweed. Yes, they were actually this color! I snapped a few shots just as the sun sank below the horizon and the tide started to fill back in. Luckily the water wasn't too active otherwise my camera, about 6 inches from water level, would have certainly been swallowed up! After taking a couple dozen shots I was able to make my way back to the sandy shore, slipping and sliding on the ooey gooey seaweed as I went. It was a very peaceful evening and some very interesting images as a result!
I love exploring these different coastal environments and bringing otherwise ignored parts of the sea into the forefront. Between the slimy brown polyp seaweed to the slick moss-like brilliant green, I love this contrast of textures, colors and marine life. I hope to only capture more images like this one in the future! Perhaps a tidepool will be next...
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