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| OHCC LIVING | MAY 2022 | 35 At OHCC we live, as the seagull flies, just a few miles from the coast. (Driving there it's a bit farther.) There are lots of opportunities for shooting photos at or near the ocean. Here are some suggestions as to how best to do that. 1. Look for the Golden Hour. Sunsets and oceans make for magic, but it can be even more magical just after the sun sets and the real fireworks begin. 2. Look for reflections. Especially at sunset or sunrise you may find all kinds of reflections that can add interest to a photo. 3. Pay attention to details. With the vast ocean and sweeping cliffs it's easy to focus on the grand scale of the scene, but the coast has little surprises, tidepools, birds, small wildlife, big seals. With good lighting these can often produce interesting photographs. 4. Look for an interesting foreground. When taking coastal photos, it's easy to find yourself with a photo that's half sea and half sky. If you can place something interesting in the foreground, maybe a pelican or a coastal squirrel, it may attract the eye. Also be sure to use 'landscape' settings on your camera – small aperture with high f numbers. 5. Slow down your shutter. A way to make seascape shots interesting is to lower your shutter speed to make any part of the image that is moving a bit blurry. This can give the effect that the water is moving. 6. Be careful about the horizon. If your shot includes the horizon, make sure it's horizontal with the framing of the image. If you get it unnaturally off, you may cause your viewer to become seasick. But, if you want to make the horizon off horizontal, make sure it's way off, so your viewer will know it's an effect and not sloppiness. Also, be mindful of the "rule of thirds" and don't have the horizon smack in the middle. The Ocean Hills Photo Club is open to all residents. We meet on the third Thursday of the month (most months) at 1 pm in the Lamia Room. Annual dues are $8. Photography