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Just something I shot quickly before my commissioned shoot in Laguna. I didn't have very much time to set up a conceptual piece, after 5 wrong turns, 1 wrong freeway, 2 parking garages, 5 "birds" from people in BMW's, and a whole 'lotta swear words... Haha.

Regardless, it was a great day and I found the coolest beach secluded from the rest of the Newport/ Laguna area. I sat out in the sun and swam in the ocean alone, and it was the most fantastic feeling.

...Recognize the shorts? ;)

Explore #2!

Comments and faves

  1. Billeh Ratsphangthong, Kiara Rose, CeJae B., -* K I M B E R L I, and 212 other people added this photo to their favorites.

  2. Molly Strohl (15 months ago | reply)

    you need a GPS...

  3. fiddle oak (15 months ago | reply)

    simple, nice. simply nice? nice and simple.

  4. David Talley (15 months ago | reply)


    I have one on my phone and it's extremely accurate... I just thought I knew what I was doing without it, ahahha.

  5. alarksphotography (15 months ago | reply)

    sounds wonderful... the beach part

  6. Touryn (15 months ago | reply)

    Cool story bro

    Lol but in all seriousness, stellar photo. Your eyes and jeans really pop out =)

  7. ginaballerina. (15 months ago | reply)

    Yes!! I actually recognized them haha
    The focus and light are wonderful here :D

  8. ⚡Jamie⚡ (15 months ago | reply)

    Oh gosh
    This is stunning :D

  9. pukilin (15 months ago | reply)

    very nice... as always a great shot! really like your eyes and mouth in this one...

  10. Evan Blaise Walsh (15 months ago | reply)

    i was at laguna once a long long time ago... nature there is so calming and peaceful and beautiful. how i miss it :/
    your eyes are so awesome, and the tones complement them so well

  11. Lori Joan (15 months ago | reply)

    My word. I HAVE no words!

  12. iCaitlyn (15 months ago | reply)

    I totally adore the simplicity.
    This is wonderful.

  13. ash.hershberger (15 months ago | reply)

    Man, I haven't been to Laguna since my day 365 and I miss it so much. Gosh, why must your eyes be so perfect? Hahaha your story is the best.

  14. JasonTank (15 months ago | reply)

    Yes. Yes. And... YES.

  15. Cameron John Sarradet (15 months ago | reply)

    This is really great, I think the best part is how perfect it all fits together, even the texture and how it blends into the sand and the sun is great. Your eyes are piercing as well. As for the list part, ladies...us guys have work through our stubbornness sometimes and just get really lost then deny that we ever need help! Haha

  16. Rob Woodcox (15 months ago | reply)

    stunning light and detail here David! I really like how crisp this is :)

  17. BM-Licht (15 months ago | reply)

    a great male portrait, thanks fpr the inspiration

  18. .nicole.marie. (15 months ago | reply)

    Ahhh, I love the feel to this. It's so so lovely. The tones and the texture is wonderful.

  19. This photo was invited and added to the Fashionable and smart boys group.

  20. pimontes (15 months ago | reply)

    Wonderful image......

  21. Emma Gallardo Richards (15 months ago | reply)

    Awesome picture! I love it!
    If you spare time, would you visit my Flickr gallery? I'm a 16 year old girl who loves photography and I'd like to have opinions on my photos!
    Have a nice weekend!

  22. Derek_Custer (15 months ago | reply)

    Great shot. Congratulations on Explore :)

    Via Today's Explore at #26 on Fluidr

  23. Henrik Mo (15 months ago | reply)

    this is so amazing dude! the intensity in your eyes and the light on your skin is just awesome!

  24. Keith Allso (15 months ago | reply)

    First thing i noticed was the shorts lol, i didnt know they where blue strips, i last saw them black and white, great shot. i would have jumped in the sea i think

  25. natasayu (15 months ago | reply)

    Excellent Shot!

  26. Meg Hartley (15 months ago | reply)

    fkgsd;hgjsdkljvbadzs
    the dof
    the dof
    this is absolutely gorgeous :)

  27. Soleil is me. (15 months ago | reply)

    Outstanding creation by you; so very beautiful artwork my friend:)
    Thank you to inspire friends and me.
    ..........
    Quote of the Day
    Progress lies not in enhancing what is, but in advancing toward what will be.
    Khalil Gibran mentioned.
    .........
    Take care my friend,
    Sunny

  28. Keith Allso (15 months ago | reply)

    DUDE you got an explore well done mate

  29. Vadim Dmitriyev (15 months ago | reply)

    Wonderful shot! Congrats on E X P L O R E

  30. bartholowaty | Photography (15 months ago | reply)

    Stunning capture!!!!!!
    nicely done.
    I like all your shots :)

    Congrats on EXPLORE

    ----
    Bart

  31. gato-gato-gato (15 months ago | reply)

    Very cool picture.

  32. Gianluca@clickrchart (15 months ago | reply)

    Congratulations! You are one of the top 10 photographers today on ClickrChart!

  33. Ellwantstoholdyourhand<3 (15 months ago | reply)

    This is beautiful<3 The focus is just perfect!
    Classic man ;D
    And I do love your shorts, so I'd always recognize them XD

  34. @PAkDocK / www.pakdock.com (15 months ago | reply)

    So smooth. I like it a lot!!

  35. Riccardo Pèrez (15 months ago | reply)

    It may not be conceptual but surely has its pride ;)

  36. ains Lou (15 months ago | reply)

    breathtaking !

  37. johnshlau (15 months ago | reply)

    That's a wonderful shot...........congratulations on today's Explore, my friend!
    John

  38. Nathalíe [deleted] (15 months ago | reply)

    Beautiful photo, nice tones

  39. NeverTheGroom (15 months ago | reply)

    amazing shot

  40. beckah:) (15 months ago | reply)

    i like this, it's really simple, but it's nice to see something that's not a square crop for a change! (:

  41. Rachael Putt (15 months ago | reply)

    Hi, I'm David and I have captivating eyes.

  42. Mónica Etcheverry (15 months ago | reply)

    excellent dof! a well deserved explore beautiful portrait ...Congrats David

  43. Sprengben [why not get a friend] (15 months ago | reply)

    You did a perfect Job with this image! It really deserves Explore.
    I wish you a sweet Saturday.
    Ben

  44. MarisaAnn94 (15 months ago | reply)

    The texture works perfectly here! And the light and bokeh are great.

  45. Valerie Kasinski (15 months ago | reply)

    Make me really want to go lay on the beach now :( too bad i'm not close to one! I really love the perspective of this and how your upside down! Also, your eyes are so piercing - I love it! It's hard working in direct sun but you did an amazing job as always :)

  46. Seastars world (15 months ago | reply)

    really great!

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