When the Ocean Folds
Slab waves tend to be more prominent over very shallow reefs. They draw the water back across the reef to feed their impressive size. Getting caught out by a slab wave often translates as 'pain'.
When Rocks Explode
Using a slower-than-normal shutter speed when water impacts rocks or other immovable objects allows me to try and convey that incredible force using motion blur.
It’s Alive
An ocean swell morphs the liquid of an arriving energy band into something that looks like it's emerging from the depths, awakening. getting ready to unleash it's power onto the Okinawa coastline.
Green Barrel
A small rolling wave conveys a magical image of uncontrolled energy. The beauty of any wave is that it is, like a fingerprint, totally unique in its design and imprint. Just as nature intended.
Backwash Creation
A totally unique and aesthetically wild result of a backwash collision on an incoming wave. Shot in the very early morning hours on the west coast of the island allowed me to get sunrise colors on the final image.
The Fold
When two bands of energy meet at opposing angles they can, at times, create unique little peaking waves that can collapse as eloquently as they rise. All in the blink of an eye.
Tubed
Inside the falling lip of a wave along the Sunabe Seawall. Even smaller waves like this can pack a punch if you're not careful. Hence the protective helmet whenever I set out to snag this kind of imagery.
Details of a Wave
A detailed look at a wave. It may not be a big wave, but it is photogenic, full of character, and has incredible tones and color. I could sit and shoot these all day long.