Finding moments of clarity amongst the chaos of a large ocean can be hard. So many various elements are at work to capture the ocean in its purest and rawest form. Swimming makes these elements even harder to capture.
Positioning, timing and dedication to maintain your composure during these moments are a part of a lifetime of experience in and around the ocean. After this image was captured I found myself in a position that you never want to be in. I had pushed myself closer and deeper to capture the beautiful details this particular wave produces. As I looked towards the horizon, the second wave was the biggest wave I had seen all day. I was at the mercy of the ocean, I was swimming as ha...