For this shot of the Sunabe Seawall, I chose a super wide-angle lens to exaggerate the perspective, stretching the seawall into a sweeping vanishing point that draws the eye deep into the frame. In the foreground, I focused on the textured rocks, which I emphasized with a two-minute long exposure that transformed the restless ocean into a soft, smoky veil. To achieve this, I relied on a specialized ND filter and a rock-solid tripod to hold everything steady during the extended exposure. The dramatic gray skies and heavy clouds looming above added an extra layer of mood to the scene, amplifying the sense of atmosphere and power along Okinawa’s coast.