18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Manhattan Beach California Pier looking straight down on a big wave day.

During the winter months in California, the Pacific Ocean waves can be incredibly beautiful. I wanted to capture a unique perspective of the waves breaking on the Manhattan Beach pier. The perspective as you can see is straight down.

Photo Detail
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Manhattan Beach, Ca, United States of America
Camera: FC6310
Copyright: © Kirk Wester
Awards
Photo of the Day: 01.04.21