Didn't get to an ocean beach this summer. Swam in a lake, boated on a river, but it's just not the same.

This started out as one of many experiments in creating waves, but the waves became secondary as the islands developed.

I never get enough of simple horizons full of water and sky.

The name hints at the fact that this image is made up of basic 3d shapes, even the balloon is a flattened sphere with an inverted cone underneath.

Most images have one thing that slows progress. Everything falls into place except the lighting, point of view, or as in this case waves. It took forever, but I am glad I stuck with it.

I would finish images sooner if I didn't keep putting in detail that doesn't even show up in the final image. For example, the rope texture and frayed end, coconuts on the beach, and the sunburn on the legs.