If a wave breaks in the middle of the ocean, and no one sees it, does it make it any less beautiful? I found the answer to this question by going into the heart of the ocean to find this miraculous wonder performing to an audience of one; until we got there. I find myself embarking on these wild missions into the most remote places on earth, not just because I want to, but I need to..
“Here I am depressed and downcast. Yet I will still remember you as I ponder the place where your glory streams down from the mighty mountaintops, lofty and majestic-the mountains of your awesome presence. My deep need calls out to the deep kindness of your love. Your waterfall of weeping sent waves of sorrow over my soul, carrying me away, cascading over me like a thundering cataract. Yet all day long God’s promises of love pour over me. Through the night I sing his songs, for my prayer to God has become my life. I will say to God, “You are my mountain of strength; how could you forget me? Why must I suffer this vile oppression of my enemies- these heartless tormentors who are out to kill me?” Their wounding words pierce my heart over and over while they say, “Where is this God of yours?” So I say to my soul, “Don’t be discouraged. Don’t be disturbed. For I know my God will break through for me.” Then I’ll have plenty of reasons to praise him all over again. Yes, living before his face is my saving grace!”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭42‬:‭6‬-‭11‬ ‭TPT‬‬
I need these moments as much or if not more than anyone. That's why I do it.
Enter a state of revelatory mediation as you watch Sessions Vol 04 - "Deep Calls to Deep". Captured in super slow motion, this several minutes of mesmerising ocean power will leave you in a state of elevated thought and gratitude.. While you're watching, please comment your thoughts, as I find it takes me to a place of clarity, mental fortitude and fresh vision and I'd love to hear your responses!
Relax and mediate to the atmospheric ambience of "Binaural Overlay" by Joseph Beg, and melt into the kind of state that only moving water and light can do.
About Sessions: Over the last 2 decades of documenting the breaking wave, I've certainly had a few sessions to remember.. So I decided to start sharing them as (slow) moving digital art for your TV. Crank this to 4k and flick it to the big screen in your home and let it loop all day, filling your home with the marvellous and ethereal energy of the ocean.
This session was shot using the Canon R5 + RF 70-200mm f/2.8 and the AquaTech Edge Housing in Western Australia.
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Editing and SFX done using Da Vinci Resolve Studio.
All 4K Footage is available for individual licensing -
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