Photo of the Day
A surfer stands on the beach in Malibu.
May 6, 2012
Surfer and Seagulls, Malibu
This Month in Photo of the Day: Adventure and Exploration Photos
A picture that depicts Malibu's beauty from a different perspective. The exposure of the ocean's bottom due to the low tide, in combination with the surrounding gulls, make the surfer experience the ocean's powerful aura.
(This photo and caption were submitted to Your Shot.)
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