Seagull Sunset 8-11-2015
Watching the sun sink toward the horizon over open water is always a peaceful way to wrap up a day of coastal photography. As warm golden light spread across the sky and water, a lone gull glided effortlessly across the upper frame over the ocean waves. I exposed for the bright sky to render the bird cleanly as a sharp, graceful silhouette against the glow.
The composition emphasizes minimalist balance, featuring a vast amber-toned sunset sky, the distant coastline, and shimmering water reflections below. The lone gull’s outstretched wings add a focal point of graceful motion against the warm, glowing gradients of late evening.
