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Large ocean wave breaking with white sea spray and deep blue water under an overcast sky.

Dan Tom, Photographer, San Francisco

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This photograph captures a powerful ocean wave cresting and breaking with heavy white sea spray churning over a deep blue body of water. The scene is illuminated by diffuse natural light under a pale sky, highlighting the dynamic texture of the water surface. The composition focuses entirely on the swell as it curls forward, creating a sense of motion and raw natural energy.

Keywords

ocean wavebreaking wavewaveocean

Styles

DocumentaryHorizontalCinematicDesaturated

Techniques

Natural light

Background

Ocean

Context

Fine Art / Personal Project
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