Three benefits of returning to landscape locations

As a landscape photographer, I’m always looking for new and compelling locations to photograph. There’s a certain excitement that comes from showing up at a new spot and discovering fresh compositions and subjects. However, I’ve found that there can also be benefits to returning to shoot at the same location over time.

For me, there’s a place nearby that I often go to for sunrise, called Royston Wrecks. It’s a small viewing area over an old breakwater with sunken and rusting ships. Admittedly, I frequent this spot because it’s the closest beach to me and I am not a morning person! Having a few more minutes in bed and making the quick drive down to the Wrecks is often preferable to an extra early alarm and a longer drive.