Beneath the Rising Crest

About this piece

A lone surfer rides down the steep face of a blue wave, a small figure within an expansive wall of water. Sunlight catches the windblown crest and scattered ripples, while broad bands of sky, swell, and foreground foam frame the concentrated movement at the center.

The story

On this December day, the sea rises into a blue wall beneath an open sky. A surfer descends its face, leaving a pale trail that begins to dissolve almost at once. Spray lifts from the crest as white water gathers below. Within the surrounding force, the low stance and outstretched arms hold a brief, precise balance.