The power and energy of the ocean is very obvious on the coast of California. I had photographed the wave action from the bluffs earlier, although this day the waves were pounding the shore. When I got to this cove I knew exactly where I was going to start...at the edge of the mossy rocks. The tide was coming in and I did not have much time to safely make a photograph at that spot.

I intended to capture the waves crashing on me! Everytime a big wave crashed on the rocks I clicked the shutter. A couple of waves made it to my feet but the resulting photos were not dramatic enough. And then it happened...there was a large swell and the resulting wave doused me and my camera. Had I clicked the shutter at the right time? As I wiped my camera down I took a quick look at the LCD to see the image above. "I got it!". I immediately headed to my camera bag and dried my camera and lens with a towel (salt water is not good for our cameras).

As I studied the photograph closely on the LCD, I was really pleased. I couldn't help but think that luck favors the photographer who previsualizes.

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This photo essay contains photography from the eastern shore of Maryland and Virginia. Long exposures, textures, sea shells, wildlife and more. Best viewed in the 480p or 720p resolution. And don't forget to turn your speakers on.