A lone seagull and I enjoy the tranquility of the moment.

Beautiful colors in the water, like mother of peal opalescence. You got the exposure just right to keep that textured effect in the water, too. Love it. Nice of that seagull to add an extra point of interest!

Originally Posted by Crokey Beautiful colors in the water, like mother of peal opalescence.

"Opalescence" is a good word to describe this. Nice work, Dan!

Originally Posted by Crokey Beautiful colors in the water, like mother of peal opalescence. You got the exposure just right to keep that textured effect in the water, too. Love it. Nice of that seagull to add an extra point of interest!

Thanks Colin. That is quality feedback.

I agree that the water is the real star in this shot. Doesn't look like there is too much to work with in the sky--this is often true on the California coast--but my is there some richness in that water! You've pulled it out wonderfully without being over the top. Highlights are intact, as are the quartertones and below; not easy to do with water!

Originally Posted by kdog "Opalescence" is a good word to describe this. Nice work, Dan!

Thanks, man. Let's see some of your shots :)

Beautiful shot, Dan. I agree with everything that has been said about the water--it is magnificent!

Originally Posted by redleash Beautiful shot, Dan. I agree with everything that has been said about the water--it is magnificent!

Thanks, Lauren.

It is hard to add anything new to describe this shot. Water is just amazing. Really great one.

This is cool, well done!