Listening to Silence: A King Tide Meditation in Black and White
Experience the raw power and beauty of a King Tide in Willapa Bay, Washington. Let nature’s cyclical rhythms remind you of the beauty in slowing down and listening to the silence.
Experience the raw power and beauty of a King Tide in Willapa Bay, Washington. Let nature’s cyclical rhythms remind you of the beauty in slowing down and listening to the silence.
As the longest day gives way to the twilight of the Summer Solstice, I find myself standing at Cape Disappointment State Park in Washington. The rugged cliffs embrace me, and the rhythmic crash of waves below is a soothing lullaby. The air carries a salty tang, a reminder of the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean stretching beyond the horizon.
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While exploring the Pacific Northwest’s coastlines and inland waterways, I am captivated by the silent sentinels of maritime history—boats that have long since departed from the waves. Now forever grounded, these vessels captured my imagination, sparking a new photographic project I’m excited to share with you.
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