First for the year

I would like to see this image flipped horizontaly, I read from left to right and the  braking wave would stop me from leaving the picture to early.

Stunningly beautiful!  The pastels complemented by the softness from the long exposure makes for the most wonderful mood.

I find the picture to be very beautiful and facinating. Th.e lack of "hard" objects in the motive is relaxing and let the mind flow away, almost hypnotizing. It's also amazing to see how brilliant nature itself combines colors to perfection. This would fit on any wall.

Simple and beautiful work.

Very pretty and sure looks better in the larger version.

Thanks for the feedback, folks. I'm glad to see that simple still has appeal.

This one caught my eye in part because it employs a more hard edged horizon line than much of your work which is further enforced by the deep blue of the water just below the horizon. I like the  lazy graphic "Z" created by the borders of the sea, surf and sand. The mirror image of the clouds in the wet sand adds a nice bit of white to balance out the foreground.

Thanks Gordon. That reflection in the FG is critical, I think.

Jeff, great image.  I really like the lines in this image, the smooth texture and the introduction of the small rocks in the distance, very good work.

Regards Richard

PS good to see some more of your seascapes.

Thanks Richard. I should get quite a few more this month as June is normally the best time of year for earth shadow.

Earth Shadow?? can you enlighten me, Thanks Jeff.

Richard, it's what you get looking East on sunset which is strongest at this time of year. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth's_shadow

I'd be lost without it.