16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Moody Kauai seascape

After taken an image nearby of very dramatic waves crashing at sunset, I encountered these tide pools as dusk was setting in. The contrast between the emotional character of the place and moment to just minutes before was something I wanted to capture. Here the texture and shapes of the rocks are showcased against the calmness of the water, emphasized by a multi-minute exposure.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2018
Date Uploaded: 10.2018
Photo Location: Hawaii, United States of America
Camera: PENTAX K-1
Copyright: © Jorge Valdez