Shapes of the Ocean - Flow 21

Shapes of the Ocean - Flow 21Unique 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

Especially from an aerial perspective you can see the sense of symmetry and elegance

They can vary in size

Unique coastal landscapes - captured from an aerial perspective

many companies around the world are using a method called "solar evaporation"

and orientation depending on the strength and direction of the currents

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

also called salterns

The waves at Pipeline are notorious for their size and power

These ripples are essentially ridges or small-scale waves that form on the sandy or sedimentary bottom of oceans

Covering almost 71% of our planet and a crucial part of our existence

also known simply as Pipeline