Photo Blog Eleven: Balance

The lip of a wave receding away from the beach, below the McWay Falls

The ocean is a fascinating subject to photograph with its infinite range of shapes, textures, and light balance. I took this photo in monochrome mode at a shutter speed of 1/1000, an aperture of 11, and ISO of 100. This view is split into two different regions by the diagonal line formed by the wave, separating them as land and sea, as well as by texture: the foamy remnants on the beach offer a contrast to the dark gravel texture across the open sea.