Shapes of the Ocean - Boundaries 14

Shapes of the Ocean - Boundaries 14Unique 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

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

Depending on the size of the particle

The color indicates the salinity of the ponds

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

the size of the sediment particles

according to the strength of the wind and the size of the sand particles

is a world-famous surf break located on the north shore of Oahu

Solar salt is produced by the action of sun and wind on seawater in large ponds

Aerial views on salt mining operations in different countries

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

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