I can get totally absorbed watching waves roll and clouds move. San Diego’s Sunset Cliffs is a very nice spot for that, the height of the cliffs is just right. High enough to stand above it all and not get distracted by too many details, but not too high either, still close enough to see the details of wave movement and spray flying.
After winter and spring storms when the sky is getting calmer again already and the clouds disperse, the sea is still churning. Looking at this seemingly endless, empty ocean with the camera is a photographic meditation. And it continues on the computer, where each image seems to reveal a different character and wants to be processed in its own way to bring it out. I’m very happy with this selection:
Post-storm waves and grey skies at Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, California; April 2012.
Bands of light on the ocean at Sunset Cliffs, California; April 2012.
Blurred waves (intentional camera movement; panning) at Sunset Cliffs, California; April 2012.
Clouds over the ocean
"Glossy Jade" — afternoon light reflecting off the ocean at Sunset Cliffs, California; April 2012.
Sunlight sparkles on the gentle ripples of an unsteady ocean at Sunset Cliffs, California; April 2012.
"Endless" — ocean views at Sunset Cliffs, California; April 2012.
Lovely. Reminiscent of Gursky.
I sell them for far less though. ;)