Weymouth Beach

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These photos were taken during my visit to another beach called Weymouth Beach, which is pretty close to where I live. My favorite is probably the photo with the bench facing toward the ocean. These kinds of photos have got to be my favorite. To me, it kind of personifies the object — like it's a lonely bench gazing out at the sea. It also guides your eyes, telling you where to look. I’m a frequent user of the rule of thirds, incorporating it into almost all my photos. It has helped me immensely in capturing the mood of a shot. What is the rule of thirds you may ask? it's basically a tic-tac-toe grid that you can enable on your camera or phone’s photo app. Where the lines intersect is where the focal point of the photo should be. If you have a subject, placing it where those lines cross helps draw the viewer’s eye directly to it. So, using the rule of thirds, I made the bench the focal point — making it more likely to be seen first. Once the viewer sees the bench, they'll notice it's facing somewhere, which naturally leads their eyes toward the vast landscape. After they see both together, they begin to take in the whole picture. When I take photos, I try to make people think. I like shots that feel intentional—symbolic, or thoughtful. There’s nothing wrong with simple photos — I take plenty of those too — but for me, the best ones are the ones that make you pause for a second. In a way, I’m showing you what made me stop and look — so maybe you’ll stop and look too. The rule of thirds is a simple but powerful technique, and I highly recommend it to any beginner like me — it can make a big difference in your photos.

Here’s an excerpt about my experience:

"... My mom suggested I check out the local beach. Turns out, we also live near a beach—it’s called Weymouth Beach. So I walked there, and honestly, I felt just like I did at Mission Bay: amazed. Peering off the cliffside and out onto the ocean was exhilarating. I took a stroll, snapped some photos, and relaxed on a bench. It was windy, the waves were crashing—it was all so refreshing. The whole experience felt incredibly rejuvenating."

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