Hawaiian waves for days packed into one day and just a few hours at that.  As such, I could have sat on my rock for hours, but my family would only put up with so much of my obsession.  Nonetheless, I still captured  Hawaiian waves for days.  Ocean waves, like snowflakes and fingerprints are never the same.  Hence why I can sit and shoot them for hours.  Each one displays its unique intricacies and forms.  Similarly, I liken it to seeing shapes in clouds.

I do try to plan my wave hunts to line up with a large swell and predicted large waves.  Two of my favorite sites to look at surf reports are   Surfline  and Windfinder.  Type in your destination and out pops the forecast. Big swells and large waves are key.  Sunshine is a bonus.  On this occasion, the stars aligned and I had it all.  In the next post, I’ll go into a bit of detail on how some of these waves form.

I tend to name my art based on what I see.  I love when I capture the light through a wave giving an almost stained-glass appearance or the twist that evokes the feel of fabric such as tulle or silk.  Stories of Poseidon, The Little Mermaid, and other ocean-based tales further my interpretations.  Comment below on what you see.

I don’t do a whole lot of post-processing to my images.  A bit of clarity and dehaze brings depth to the photographs.  I don’t increase saturation.  In fact, I decrease it many times as the color can get punched up with dehazing.  In the end, it all brings to the front the infinite shades of blue that this part of the ocean holds.

I will soon add some of these to the shop.  Stop by and find that one piece(s) that will complete your room(s) and bring you a sense of wonder and joy every time you look at it.

Under the Rainbow

Wavy Blues

The Quill