As we are all experiencing social distancing and perhaps self quarantine, it is nice to go to locations that we have visited in the past and reflect on the wonders of the world that we are missing. There is also hope that we can go back to these locations after the pandemic has been conquered. The memories that always stay with me are the ones where I am in the midst of great natural beauty and have the location almost all to my self. The peace and tranquility of these times make tough times like the ones we are experiencing now more palatable. It also gives us hope that we will have those feelings again hopefully in the near future.
One such memory took place for me last September in Bandon, Oregon. Walking on the beach just after sunrise with a few of my fellow photographers, we had it all to ourselves. As I stood there looking at this scene, I remember the sounds of the waves in the Pacific Ocean. I remember the beautiful light hitting the clouds and the sea stacks that rise from the ocean floor. Most of all, I remember how I felt being so fortunate to experience this moment.