The one aspect of photography I appreciate the most is that exploration is a prerequisite. That is of course, if you’re looking to create something unique or never seen before. That truly defines successful art in my eyes.
One particular morning while I was exploring and taking pictures, I kept walking along the coast of Cozumel, Mexico. I knew from previous experience Mexico had plenty of photographic surprises.
Each step looked the same, step after step. After step.
Until finally there was a slow incline.
As I reached the peak, I looked down to uncover a huge cove, filled only with a few feet of water, but home to all kinds of unknowns.
The mind and creative flow begins immediately when encountering something like this.
For a photographer, that is exhilarating. It is what we are searching for. It is what makes exploration worthwhile.
This discovery led to a few of my favorite images from the trip. As a bonus, my family and I took a hike to experience this secret treasure together.
I came back a few times to see what this mysterious cove could create.
This tranquil and simple scene of a singular cloud really captured the mood of this place.
I waited until noon to make sure the sunlight would eliminate all of the mysteries below. A boat settled in the ocean near shore, and created a unique marker and depth to this image.
The more steps we take to explore beyond our comfort zone, the more amazing things we will discover.
