Shades of sea glass

There is something so calming about the ocean. There is nothing better than sitting or walking along the coast soaking up the sun the smells and the sounds. Ever since I was a little boy I have been an explorer. I was always that kid who was walking up and down the beach "collecting things". I would spend hours walking, combing the beaches and tidal pools looking for shells and cool smooth rocks and other trinkets. I am still that same kid in a grown up body. I can still spend hours treasure hunting on the beach. Granted it is the dead of winter here and 32 degrees but hey at least the sun was out :)

Canon Rebel xs Body EF-s 18-55mm IS Lens

f/5.6
1/400sec.
ISO-400
WB-5200k
55mm
Tiffen CP filter
Freehand at ground level (elbows and knees)

I thought this was a pretty good shot until I got home and saw the next one on the laptop screen. Much richer looking details in the sand and it makes the color in the glass a little deeper and more interesting.

Same body and lens

f/5.6

1/640 sec.

ISO-400

WB - 5200k

55mm

Tiffen CP Filter

No Flash

Freehand (ground level)