nina050

On the Rocks

On the Rocks

A favorite past time of visitors to the Pacific coast near Monterey is to stack rocks that are found in abundance along the rugged beach. These "cairns&qu...
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A favorite past time of visitors to the Pacific coast near Monterey is to stack rocks that are found in abundance along the rugged beach. These "cairns", as they are often called, make great perches for the seabirds who live here.
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camera

NIKON D750

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Aperture f/11 ISO 500 Shutter 1/500 Focal Length 680/10

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upload_date

Mar, 2018

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328

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+88

Awards

People's Choice in stacked stones Photo Challenge

Peer Award

+32

Top Choice

+3

Absolute Masterpiece

+1

Superb Composition

All Star

Outstanding Creativity

Virtuoso

Magnificent Capture

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Platinum

Love it

Platinum

Nicely built perch for this gull....great edit

Beautiful colours and composition !!!

gorgeous tones and silhouette , so warm at the end of the day :)

Platinum

What a shot and end of the day shot. The granite and feathers work well together.

A perfect ending to the day. Love this.

Excellent shot!

Platinum

Lol! The perfect look out..great findand wonderful shot great Title:-)

Platinum

What a gorgeous shot! That gull is such a good model for your foreground.

PRO+

beautiful capture Nina......love the glow of the sun on the rocks

PRO

so, so lovely! Love the use of light and color!!
: )

Looks like Johnathon Livingston Seagull has returned!

Ultimate

Beautiful. Congratulations on your PC award.

Congratulations

Congratulations!

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