The story: What a great way to start the new year! It was cold and windy, but well worth the trip to Galveston to capture this image.

What I like: The muted colors and soft, wispy waves contrast nicely against the sharp details of the foreground rock.

What I don’t like: The pier in the background is just slightly soft. The dark stripes caused by a small ripple in front of the rock are a bit distracting. I wish the waves were a little more wave-like; right now they just look like shadows.