Gergo Rugli, The Earthshaker (SEASCAPE 2026)

A powerful wave crashes with force, throwing sand and spray into the air. The backlighting highlights the movement of particles and the texture of the water, giving the wave a golden hue. This moment was captured from shore during heavy surf conditions in Australia.

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