“Forbidden Way”

Location: Cape Kiwanda, Oregon (2019)

The incoming tide brings with it cold Pacific water that makes exploring the area nearly impossible.

Only during the lowest of tides, a super moon, does the water all but retreat into the furthest reaches of this photograph.

But that moment is a tantalizing glimpse. Before too long, the tide returns, and water fills the passageway.

Forbidding all would be explorers from venturing forward.

[I’ve photographed this area from along the edge of a cliff up above. You can see in “Anchor Rock” .]