LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this! All those different blue tones are just beautiful and the postcard format really works to give a sense of "foreign" place, at least for me. As I am looking at this, over 35cm of snow are being called for here... Your slice of life and mine could not be further apart...
The strong ripple pattern is beautiful. Great capture overall. My only suggestion would be to crop away some of the left and bottom so that the ball is sitting closer to the corner. I'm not sure if doing this would take away too much of the ripple effect however.
I'll agree with what everyone has said and let you know it looks like there's a big, fat piece of sensor dust right smack in the middle just above the horizon. Or something.
Ah the beach. Now that makes me feel a bit warmer! I agree Shez, this challenge is fun. I love these side challenges. It's so much fun seeing your summer shots as we head towards mid-winter. I love the ripples in the sand and the tones of this one.
Your Slice Of Life entries in postcard format have just been great so far.. I think you are doing some of your best work you've ever done at this moment.
These are really great shots, Guess I'm a little late jumping on the shez-wagon.. :)