Seagull on a Quiet Rock in Mackinac Waters

A serene view of a seagull perched on a rugged rock in the calm, glassy waters around Mackinac Island at dawn. The water is turquoise with gentle ripples; the rock is dark gray and wet, with a few strands of seaweed clinging to it. A white-and-gray seagull stands peacefully on the rock, its yellow beak catching the warm morning light, its eye bright and alert. In the distance, a hazy shoreline with pine trees and faint silhouettes of other islands lines the horizon. The sky is a soft gradient of peach, pink, lavender, and pale blue, reflecting on the water’s surface. The composition places the bird on the left third, with a shallow depth of field keeping the foreground crisp while the far shore remains softly blurred, creating a tranquil, meditative scene.