First Light on Playa El Palmar (Ixtapa's Main Beach)

I took an early taxi this morning to Ixtapa to see what the morning light would bring. My expectations were quite low as it was misty and cloudy at 5:30 am when I arrived. I was very happy though when a break in the clouds allowed a fiery light to add some colour to the scene. It was also tricky as the waves were incredibly high and the tide was in. The waves were coming right into the cabanas and over the legs of my tripods. This can be tricky when you're doing 30 second exposures and don't want anything to move while the shutter is open. I hope you like the results.

wardc_151210_1587-Pano-Edit.jpg by Ward Cameron, on Flickr

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Fine Art Photographer. Images are available for purchase here: Ward Cameron on Pixels.com

That is one of the most awesome photos I've ever seen of Ixtapa! I LOVE it!

Thanks Rob. I certainly never expected that window of light while I was standing in the dark waiting for the first signs of sunrise.

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Fine Art Photographer. Images are available for purchase here: Ward Cameron on Pixels.com

Love your work!

Thanks. I have a lot of fun exploring in the darkness. I was completely alone on the beach until 06:45. Then suddenly it was as if all the hotels suddenly unlocked the doors and people flooded onto the beach.

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Fine Art Photographer. Images are available for purchase here: Ward Cameron on Pixels.com

Heading to Banff in the morning with our guests from Aguascalientes.
Will see sunrise in the rear view, they asked if they could drive.
I told them is much different driving on snow versus flying over it.
Will toast your great work while at the Drake.

Driving is DEFINITELY different in Alberta lol. Once he feels how easy it is to skid through an intersection he'll be happy to let you drive. Do send a cheers from the Drake. If you're there at happy hour head into the loop area and say hi for me. That's where all us local's hang out and Friday Happy Hour is mandatory.

Have a great trip.

Ward

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Fine Art Photographer. Images are available for purchase here: Ward Cameron on Pixels.com

Been there done that !
Will try to hang on for happy hour, but it may end up being happy day.

Exquisite! I've never seen a more arresting foto of Ixtapa.
¡Muy bien hecho señor!

Thanks so much. It all came together perfectly this morning.

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Fine Art Photographer. Images are available for purchase here: Ward Cameron on Pixels.com

Flippin' awesome!

Nice to see Ixtapa Beach through your eyes Ward

If you guys have the time and it is a blue bird day in the mountains go to LL and take the winter gondola up to the top. You can foot passenger on it and it is the only way other then skiing of course to get there. Sulphur Mtn gondola is closed this winter for re-devlopment at the top.

I work at LL and as you know the view from up there is incredible our summer gondola doesn't go this high because of licensing and other politics but the winter one does.

Thanks so much.

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Fine Art Photographer. Images are available for purchase here: Ward Cameron on Pixels.com

Beautiful! March is too far away, your pics are great and make us yearn for our relaxing vacation there! Lease message me if you do prints!

Thanks Carol. More to come. I'm trying to extend my reach a bit this year.

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Fine Art Photographer. Images are available for purchase here: Ward Cameron on Pixels.com