The Unrelenting Sea
Point Lobos
Standing at Point Lobos, I was mesmerized by the sheer force of the ocean. The waves were relentlessly crashing against these rocks, and I wanted to find a way to convey that raw power. A fast shutter speed is typically used for this purpose, but that didn't feel right; it wouldn't show the energy. Instead, I used a slightly slower shutter to let the water's movement paint itself across the frame, turning the spray into this explosive, white blur against the dark, unyielding stone. It’s a good reminder that sometimes the 'rules' of photography don't matter as much as finding the right technique to express the feeling of a place. For me, this was it, the constant, powerful dialogue between water and rock.