the sentinel | davenport, ca [explore + front page]

Here's another view of the stack at Davenport Beach from the #santacruz2012 photowalk. I chose the title "the sentinel" for two reasons. First, the rock formation ("the stack") is solitary but ever-present, almost keeping watch on the ocean beyond. Second, there's one solitary seagull sitting on top of the stack keeping an eye on the beach (which at this point had about 30 photographer on it).

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    Pierre Thach [0938188861], GeolTravel, tattoogirl12 (-break-), mplatt86, and 530 other people added this photo to their favorites.

  2. elmofoto (5 months ago | reply)


  3. GeolTravel (5 months ago | reply)

    stunning !

  4. tattoogirl12 (-break-) (5 months ago | reply)

    Love where the light hits the water and all that foam, beautiful composition!

  5. ZbigD (5 months ago | reply)

    Phantastic capture...

  6. Linda De Volder (5 months ago | reply)

    Very nice capture.
    Happy Holidays.

  7. AnitaBurke1 (5 months ago | reply)

    This is so beautiful! I love your comments on this! I even found the seagull. What a perfect day and capture, well done!

  8. -sigma- (5 months ago | reply)

    Senza parole.

  9. Danilo Mazzanti (5 months ago | reply)

    strepitoso, grandissimo!

  10. rist2796 (5 months ago | reply)

    Oh wow!!

  11. Laurence  (5 months ago | reply)

    Another beauty! I dig the wave patterns in the foreground and the angle of approach in the composition. Nice timing. Beautiful reflection.

  12. Emre BAŞ (5 months ago | reply)

    Stunning shot.!

  13. paloetic (5 months ago | reply)

    wonderful flow in this image :)

  14. Borislav Aleksiev (5 months ago | reply)

    fabulous capture!

  15. RoBeRtO!!! (5 months ago | reply)

    Wonderful shot

    On Explore! Congratulations!

  16. Jovi<:>Fotos (5 months ago | reply)

    Very beautiful image. Great colors and compo. Have a nice day.
    Merry Christmas and happy new year 2013

  17. elmofoto (5 months ago | reply)

    Thank you!

    Thank you so much. I'm learning composition because it doesn't come naturally to me. I get a little happier every time someone comments on my composition being good....it makes me feel as if I'm improving.

    Thank you :)

    Thanks and happy New Year to you and yours!

    Thank you, Anita. I'm glad you liked my description. Happy New Year!

    Grazie e buon anno!

    Grazie Danilo - sei molto gentile.

    Thank you :)

    Thanks, Mark!

    Thanks!

    Thank you, Palo.

    Thank you, Borislav.

    Thanks Roberto!

    Thank you and happy New Year to you and yours.

  18. Jackonline 76 (5 months ago | reply)

    Lovely perspective built with the waves!

  19. mambo1935 (5 months ago | reply)

    grace!

  20. sonic0500 (5 months ago | reply)

    Cool！Wonderful！

  21. tonyzp (5 months ago | reply)

    Fantastic picture !!!
    Congratulations for explore!!!

  22. Joker_blackMoon (5 months ago | reply)

    Perfecto photo!!! AMAZING fr God sake.

  23. Kaio Camargo S (5 months ago | reply)

    Very very beautiful...

  24. CharlieAlex16 (5 months ago | reply)

    What a great moment you captured! Fantastic!

  25. ababush20 (5 months ago | reply)

    Woooow it is really Fantastic...

  26. almzher (5 months ago | reply)

    حلوة اوي

  27. j-dub1980(THANK YOU FOR 50k+ Views) (5 months ago | reply)

    Congrats Dude! todays explore #4 12/29/12

  28. Marc Muñoz (5 months ago | reply)

    Gran paisaje marítimo el captado, buen trabajo.

  29. swdimages (5 months ago | reply)

    Beautiful! Well done, and congratulations on explore

  30. SkyWalker108 (5 months ago | reply)

    Fantastic photo!
    Like the dramatic mood... have a great new year, cheers

  31. giorgosgrigoriadis16 (5 months ago | reply)

    wonderful work Lorenzo , wish you a happy new year !!

  32. BjørnP (5 months ago | reply)

    Very nice

  33. Rachel Dunsdon (5 months ago | reply)

    wonderful composition

  34. Edbert Studio (5 months ago | reply)

    Fantastic shot!

  35. Marco de Waal (5 months ago | reply)

    Beautiful colors.

    Via Today's Explore at #4 on Fluidr

  36. ed 37 ~~ (5 months ago | reply)

    That is excellent!! Congratulations on Explore! I wish you a Happy New Year!!!!

  37. berpala (5 months ago | reply)

    Que el 2013 sea un año en el que predomine el amor, se erradiquen los odios y se reafirmen las amistades. Con mis mejores deseos para ti y para tu familia.
    May 2013 be a year in which love prevails, will eradicate hatred and reaffirm friendships. With best wishes to you and your family.
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    This brilliant photo is like a shooting star, totally unique!
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  38. Serge Dai (5 months ago | reply)

    Congratulations on EXPLORE !

    Via Today's Explore at #4 on Fluidr

  39. Roberto Pireddu (5 months ago | reply)

    Great shot. Beautiful sky behind the rock.

  40. Adrien Sifre (5 months ago | reply)

    Excellent shot

    Via Today's Explore at #4 on Fluidr

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  42. frasse21 (5 months ago | reply)

    Beautifully captured!
    Congrats making it to explore!

  43. letrucas (5 months ago | reply)

    Beautiful light and color. Well done.

    [ via flickriver explore  --letrucas ]

  44. Becca2810 (5 months ago | reply)

    Stunning, great picture

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  45. Tess Mc Kenna Home (5 months ago | reply)

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  46. John Barbs (5 months ago | reply)

    Such an awesome image of the sea! Amazing work!

  47. Alex Verweij (5 months ago | reply)

    Great photo...!

  48. HartwellPhotography.co.uk (5 months ago | reply)

    Excellent compo. The waves in the foreground make this shot. Well done.

  49. miamioceano (5 months ago | reply)

    Wow beauty

  50. Sebahattin Özen (5 months ago | reply)

    Super, super,super

  51. Geli-L (5 months ago | reply)

    Fantástica!!
    Excelente composición y colores!!

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