The Arches

This striking coastal formation features a series of natural rock arches carved by the sea along the rugged Newfoundland shoreline, creating dramatic frames and layered compositions that are hard to find elsewhere in eastern Canada. You can shoot through the arches to compress the rocky coastline behind them, use the foreground boulders and tidal pools as leading elements, or position yourself at water level to emphasize the scale of the stone. Sunset is the prime time to visit, when warm light catches the textured rock faces and the Atlantic glows behind the formations. A wide angle lens works best to capture the full arch in tight spaces, though a mid-range zoom lets you isolate individual details. Wear sturdy footwear as the terrain is uneven and can be slippery near the waterline, and check tide conditions before venturing close to the base of the arches. (The Arches Provincial Park, Newfoundland, Canada)