Shapes of the Ocean - Flow 27

Shapes of the Ocean - Flow 27Unique coastal landscapes captured from an aerial perspective Oceans are the engine of the Earth's ecosystem. Covering almost 71% of our planet and a crucial part of our existence, they regulate the exchange and storage of carbon dioxide and control the climate. Since I started photographing from an aerial perspective I have a passion for documenting the vast oceans and its ever changing patterns. Especially (remote) coastal areas offer some unique

They can vary in size

many companies around the world are using a method called "solar evaporation"

Underwater sand ripples play an essential role in understanding the dynamics of water flow

This body of work showcases the fragile beauty and the appearance of mostly unknown coastal and ocean landscapes in separate parts

The color indicates the salinity of the ponds

Sand dunes are formed as a result of the Earth's erosional and depositional forces

barrel-shaped waves that are simply just mesmerizing to look at

from bright blue to deep red

is a world-famous surf break located on the north shore of Oahu

Aerial views on salt mining operations in different countries

These formations often have a symmetrical

Solar salt is produced by the action of sun and wind on seawater in large ponds