That sure does look like the Mohegan Bluffs on Block Island. Is it?![]()
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I am so envious! For decades, BI was my quick getaway. It was a 15-minute bike ride to the Point Judith ferry, and a day on one of the most beautiful places on Earth. In the 70's and early 80's, the island was nearly deserted, and one could go virtually anywhere. In the middle distance of your photo is Black Rock Beach, a.k.a. "Hippy Beach", where all were welcome to dispense with bathing suits... such was the vibe back then! Now it's multi-million-dollar summer homes for wealthy New Yorkers, and a plague of day-trippers on scooters. Nevertheless, still a magical place. It's been thirteen years since I was last there. You've made me terribly homesick!Yes! Was there yesterday. I shot a couple of rolls of Ektar in a Kraken 612 but haven't processed that yet. Little different angle...
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Good to know that the Hippy Beach traditions survive! The most important accessory for BI? A night's lodging at a cheap hotel. The island is a different place after the last ferry leaves, and before the first ferry arrives the next morning. The ocean's soft evening's light, "entre chien et loupe", will give you the most exquisite color or B&W images you can imagine. And with the day trippers gone, the peacefulness is unmatched. And this is true of most tourist destinations, in my experience.I've lived in this area for 40+ years and that was my first trip to BI. We headed out from Point Judith. Was a very beautiful place but definitely a very tourist heavy location.
BTW, Black Rock Beach apparently hasn't changed... had to do a U turn with my kids and nieces and nephews.
Next time I'm bringing a tripod and a strong ND filter.