Shapes of the Ocean - Temporary Structures 09

Shapes of the Ocean - Temporary Structures 09Unique 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

rocks or just water streams

Unique coastal landscapes - captured from an aerial perspective

Sand dunes are formed as a result of the wind blowing these particles along the Earth's surface

vivid colors

and the nature of the water flow

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

Dune formations may vary

and the geological processes that shape underwater landscapes

The waves at Pipeline are notorious for their size and power

Salt evaporation ponds