PhotoWalk-La Jolla Dawn Patrol, Hosted by Otto Kruse

  • 31 Jul 2025
  • 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • La Jolla Shores

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  • No Charge for this Fun Event
  • No Charge for this fun event!

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LA jolla dawn patroL PHOTO WALK

Host – Otto Kruse

Kruse.photog@gmail.com;

858-342-3623


Description: Morning Photo Walk with opportunities for wildlife, seascape, and people photos.

Event Timing: Thursday, 7/31, 7a to 9a @ La Jolla Cove
Directions – Torrey Pines Road (South Towards La Jolla); Right on Prospect Place; Stay Right onto Coast Blvd; Park at any open spot on downhill before La Jolla Cove (7a there should be plenty of spots)

Meet At Lifeguard La Jolla Cove (can look up in Google Maps)
Bring:

CameraLong Zoom (100-400 is ideal; but bring your zoom with the longest focal length)

Long Prime (400, 500, or 600 if you have it)Normal Zoom (24-70, 24-105, 24-120; if you want to do seascape)

Tripod (if you want support for big lens; or want to do seascape)

Neutral Density and Circular Polarizing filters (if you want to do some seascape shooting)Water and Snack if you like

Maximum Group Size – 8

All levels welcome

Special Instructions –
On that day we will have a 1.9’ low tide at 7:50 a.m.  Please do look at the surf and weather report the night before to help plan your clothing and gear for the event.  The intersection of surf and coastline can be dynamic at times, you are responsible the safety of yourself and your gear.
I use the following settings for wildlife, action, and photojournalism photography.  I would be glad to talk about each, if you are curious use these key words to look up how to do it for your camera brand.

  • Manual Mode with Auto ISO
  • Back Button Focus
After Shoot Coffee/Tea (Optional)
Parakeet Café – 1155 Coast Blvd, La Jolla
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