The simple, sublime beauty of sand & surf

macfawlty · Jul 16, 2019

The first time I did this type of shot was on the cliffs near the Gliderport in Torrey Pines, CA... over Black's Beach. My first visit to San Diego and first time back to the California coast for over 25 years.

I was primarily trying to gauge elevation as I descended to beach level a couple hundred feet below. The beauty of the surf and sand from directly overhead was mesmerizing even on my iPad mini. I could watch it for hours. It's like instant meditation.

This clip is from the beach at Poipu, Kauai. I'll upload a collage of the resort shortly.

tmgrood · Jul 17, 2019

Who would have thought something as simple as watching the waves riding up the shore along with the right soundtrack could be so beautiful.
Thank you for that.
Very well done.

Wendy205 · Jul 17, 2019

Mesmerising!!

Thomas B · Jul 17, 2019

Amazing how something so common becomes mesmerizing when viewed from a new perspective.

Jatekman · Jul 17, 2019

Well a really nice shot, not more and just a clip.

Ciao Rob

Vue D’Oiseau · Jul 19, 2019

macfawlty said:
The first time I did this type of shot was on the cliffs near the Gliderport in Torrey Pines, CA... over Black's Beach. My first visit to San Diego and first time back to the California coast for over 25 years.

I was primarily trying to gauge elevation as I descended to beach level a couple hundred feet below. The beauty of the surf and sand from directly overhead was mesmerizing even on my iPad mini. I could watch it for hours. It's like instant meditation.

This clip is from the beach at Poipu, Kauai. I'll upload a collage of the resort shortly.

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I agree this is beautiful, you have a good eye as a cinematographer, it’s simple and powerful. The music was a perfect choice.