Elkins Beach
Elkins Beach is a quiet freshwater shoreline on Pleasant Lake in New London, New Hampshire, offering wide open views across calm water framed by rolling forested hills. The beach itself gives you a natural foreground with wet sand, gentle ripples, and scattered rocks that work well for reflections when the wind is low. Face the water and shoot toward the far tree line for a classic lake panorama, or crouch low at the water's edge to emphasize reflections and compress the scene. Early morning is ideal here, with soft diffused light and glassy water before any breeze picks up; golden hour in the evening also brings warm tones across the lake surface. A wide angle lens suits the expansive view, though a short telephoto can isolate interesting details along the opposite shore. The beach is straightforward to access and gives you room to move along the waterline and adjust your framing. (New London, New Hampshire, United States)
