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The beach at springtime

While hiking through Californian, USA, I was amazed by the colors displayed in this scene. The vibrant and dramatic blues of the ocean meeting with the warm and full tones of the flowers. The colors fit together and contrast each other in a way that makes this photo ever so captivating. I love the small, but meaningful addition of seals and birds sitting on the rocks of the shore, also enjoying the amazing scene before their eyes. You might think that the dead palm tree is a distracting element, but I love the extra texture it provides and the depth that comes with it.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: La Jolla, California, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS 2000D
Copyright: © Sophie Jarvis