This picture was taken at Torry Pines beach, San Diego, California. This moment happened around 6:50 pm and only lasted 10-15 minutes. This photo's color is all natural. The oceon is at a low tide point. Reflections are a result of wet send with wet puddles. The standing figure is of a random kayaker that just overturned. The picture's technical details are included.
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The first thing I see in this picture, once I take in the amazing colors, is the bird. This seems to be a very self-contained, serene world - the clouds and their reflections curve around to create this containment and it is the use of the centered horizon vice a "thirds" horizon that permits this. Despite the difference in lifespans, it is the bird who seems to be the more permanent inhabitant of this world - the man is transitory.
Technicals are obviously very good - as you already know, this is an excellent score and placement in a very competitive challenge - congrats on both and on the personal best!
The colors in this shot just blow me away! The small silhouette of the bird and the person just add that little extra oomph to the entire picture IMHO.
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