Shapes of the Ocean - Flow 28

Shapes of the Ocean - Flow 28Unique coastal landscapes captured from an aerial perspective Oceans are the engine of the Earth's ecosystem. Covering almost 71% of our planet and a crucial part of our existence, they regulate the exchange and storage of carbon dioxide and control the climate. Since I started photographing from an aerial perspective I have a passion for documenting the vast oceans and its ever changing patterns. Especially (remote) coastal areas offer some unique

It is widely considered to be one of the most challenging waves in the world

Dunes from above - an interplay of light and shadow

The Pipeline is formed by a shallow reef that causes the incoming ocean swells to break in a unique and powerful way

Banzai Pipeline

barrel-shaped waves that are simply just mesmerizing to look at

and orientation depending on the strength and direction of the currents

sediment movement

and can reach heights of up to 9 meters during peak swells

repetitive pattern and are commonly found in shallow water where the movement of water is strong enough to disturb the sediment but not strong enough to completely erase the patterns

Due to variable algal concentrations

Dune formations may vary

Pipeline - big waves from an aerial perspective