The soft golden light illuminating the young women in our frame is classic California. I can feel the warm on my own skin as I sit in my slightly-too-cold office in swampy Washington, D.C. This image is full of good vibes, I love it! My advice is next time step to the right a little so the woman on the right would be a little more separated from the palm tree trunk making a really clean background for her.

Kristen McNicholas

Associate Photo Editor, Nat Geo Your Shot