Zampa Goes Wild
Cape Zampa is by far one of, if not the, best location to watch and photograph monster waves as they crash ashore during times of big Ocean swell and more dangerously during typhoons that hit Okinawa through the Summer months.
Rolling Seas at Zampa
Peeking behind the aquatic veil at the iconic location in Okinawa that is Cape Zampa. I cannot get into the water often to get this kind of image, and I don't suggest others follow my example.
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.
Kerama Gold
Bathed in the golden glow of a setting sun, the Kerama Islands dance on the horizon. When seen through a telephoto lens they adopt and almost levitating quality, adding to their mystique.
Foreboding
Toward the end of the photographic session. With most surfers out of the water and the sun setting, I turned to see just dark cobalt blue off into the distance. It signalled the end of my swim for that day.
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'.