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Eventide
As the tides from the ocean constantly change, it's during the transition of a high tide moving to a low tide that the tide is at its lowest level for the day many times exposing larger shorelines and creating larger beaches temporarily. When we have a low tide during the golden hour of sunset the time of day is often referred to as Eventide. In naming this piece it seemed perfect for a title capturing the effects of a tide and the beauty of the horizon.
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I took this photo early afternoon while hiking along the sunny Napali coast in Kauai. This particular coastline is filled with 17 miles of cliffs and treacherous terrain, but the tropical view makes it worth all the while. I shot this image towards the beginning of the trail when I still had enough energy and enthusiasm to hold the camera steadily. This piece really holds a lot of sentiment to me, not only for memories but for the meaning I find in it. It serves as my reminder that life will pull us all on different paths with different challenges but we so often forget to stop along the way and take in the beauty of life before we go on. Life is more than the pain and effort we must experience, we must search for inspiration in the beauty that exists around us. In this photo the nature and ocean resembles the strength and beauty in life that we may overlook.]]>
Taken on Ponto Beach Campgrounds, on a beyond perfect day, this is a Daydream you need to be a part of. Let your mind settle and drift off into the ocean blue as you stare off at the rolling fabric of the horizon. You lose yourself in the soft, gentle waves as they lull you into a realm between your dreams and reality."]]>
Fractured
Taken in Maui, this larger than life wave shatters right in front of your eyes. Fractured, like glass, this piece draws you in with its mixture of crystal clear hues and multitude of bright, vivid blues. You can see the powerful forces that make this wave, as well as the gentle elegance the wave creates as it breaks apart and dances into the open air. Showing us the true forces of nature.
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I took this in the beginning of my exploration with abstract photography on a warm afternoon just as the swell was changing again for the evening tide. You can see the different directions that the waves were being pulled in, making for a beautifully scattered reflection of the sunset. I find it enchanting how the soft yellows of the sunset bleed into the deep shadows of the ocean and clouds creating that perfect pink. This piece just emanates peace and warmth, and comforts the mind.
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Swami’s Sky- This image was taken during the same indian summer as Encinitas Tree-line, but here I really wanted to focus on the rich colors of the sunset. As californians we are blessed to frequently see the deep reds and pinks brushed through our sunsets, but we rarely see this range of bright yellow to deep purple so early in the evening in the fall. The entire sky was painted in every color. I wanted to focus on the clouds and how they so perfectly reflected the color beneath them, and seemed to break up the smooth sky without hiding any of it’s beauty. |
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Bamboo Forest - I took this image on a hike through the bamboo forests on our way to one of the most magnificent waterfalls in Hana. The dense forest of swaying bamboo chutes make for a beautiful image. It was like walking through nature’s musical instrument listening to the wind whistling through the chutes as the clinked together, and the hearing all the wildlife that was hidden away in the forest. The air was sweet and the whole scene was hypnotic to every sense. I only wish I could have captured more than just the visual beauty of this forest. |
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September Morning is one of my favorites in the abstract series because of the lively yet serene mood it seems to give off. I took this image early one summer day when the water seemed so clear it seeped right through the horizon and fused into the cloudless sky. My goal with this extreme motion blur was to really capture the array of value and color in the waves; the deep blues in the face of the waves, the bright blues of the reflected sky, and the soft light seafoam above the rich greens in the breaking waves. |
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Carlsbad, CA. This image was taken on a day where we had some storms moving in along the coast the sky was filled with a hue of pinks while the sun was starting to set. ]]>
This piece was a featured piece for the spring Surf Rider Art Galla, and is currently on display in Carlsbad at Relm
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This is the Taro Fields just past the Hanalei Valley Lookout. One of my favorite places to just take a moment and take it all in.]]>
All of us have holes and imperfections, but we are all pieces of wood that make up the dock.]]>
The vivid detail puts me back in the same spot about to enjoy the sea life.
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Where the land meets the sea is forever changing and its here we constantly find ourselves gazing out to understand its vastness and peace.]]>
Another day arises and we go about our normal lives. Yet for some, today is special, bringing new life to the world. Every sunrise is Earth's new born day. Cherish and celebrate the time that has been given to us today.]]>
It is the smallest details in life which make us who we are, yet everyday they go unnoticed. Take a step back, observe life, and see the beauty.]]>
Some places are worth staying a while and this one is definitely on the list. This was taken at the end of a perfect day of surfing.]]>
It is the rough waters, dark clouds, and gloomy days that allow us to appreciate when everything is perfect.]]>
The Californian coast never disappoints...Just another day with a gorgeous sky.]]>
Dolphins always seem like they are enjoying every aspect of life. We should learn from them.
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When the ocean calls for you by putting out glorious waves like this one imagined, you must respond by riding it.]]>
Costa Rican palm tree enjoying some sunlight on the beach. One must pounder how many storms this tree has endured.]]>
This one of the many Hala trees in Kauai you will see overlooking the Pacific on your way through the Napali Coast.
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Jackson Finn
This photo was taken on a crisp fall morning looking south towards Carlsbad. I really love the blue hughes of the ocean and feeling I get when viewing it as it portrays what it might be like to be sitting in line up.
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