The National Park Foundation
presents their annual ‘Top 10’ list, a photography guide highlighting
the very best Fall photo experiences in America’s national parks and public
lands. Among my favorite destinations is Point Reyes National Seashore,
California that comes in at number five on the ‘Top 10’ list.
It's hard to imagine anything
more perfect than the natural wonder of watching the sun slide behind the
horizon and dip slowly into the sparkling ocean waters. At Point Reyes National
Seashore that breathtaking phenomenon takes place nearly every night.
From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and
expansive sand beaches through its open grasslands to its brushy hillsides and
forested ridges, you can discover spectacular panoramas, a tapestry of cultural
experiences and over 1000 species of plants and animals. What is it that draws
thousands to Point Reyes National Seashore? The world famous sunsets, of
course.
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Photo Tip For Your Trip - Sunset photos can
be a bit challenging. The most important factor to consider is the placement of
the horizon. Where you place the horizon in your picture dictates what aspect
of the sunset will be emphasized. Is it the sky that you want to focus on or
the sun’s reflection across the rocks? This is a key consideration. Captured
with a photographer’s lens, the magic and romance of a Point Reyes sunset is an
image that will no doubt be a memorable one.
The “Share the Experience” photo contest benefits America’s Federal
Recreational Lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of
Reclamation, the National Park Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and
the U.S. Forest Service.
We hope these tips are helpful, and inspire you to get out and explore some of
America’s hidden gems hidden within the nation's public parks and recreation
lands.
