Answer
Arrive 20 minutes before official sunrise for blue and pink gradients; expose for the sky then lift shadows in edit. Salt spray hits lenses near the surf—carry a microfiber cloth. Respect dunes and turtle nests; shoot from marked accesses only.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · Town of Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
