Black and white ocean views

Black and white ocean views

Strolling along the beach-side with my camera in hand has always been one of my favourite pastimes and this particular day down in Ballito was no exception. As I meandered along the promenade I captured the beauty of crashing waves, weathered rocks and fascinating driftwood and solitary trees.

When I looked over my photos later that day, I found myself drawn to transforming the scenes to black and white. Despite my love for the colours of the ocean and the vibrance that comes with colour photographs, I thought that the absence of colour would accentuate the raw character and emotion of the shots. Light and shadows seem to bring a new depth to the images and bring emphasis to the texture of the rocks and waves.

There is something truly timeless about black and white photos, I love them. They force you to look deeper into the scene and almost gets rids of all other distractions. I guess by removing the colour, it gives people a new perspective of sea-life and the ocean scene.

Further down the coast I spotted a lone fisherman, adding a sense of peaceful solitude.

So, while I cherish the vivid colours of our South African seas under the summer sun, this journey to monochrome has allowed me to enjoy a new form of expression that speaks to the timeless elegance and grace of our coastal landscapes.

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