Know Hope by William Patino

Know Hope by William Patino

I remember having a rough day when I captured this back in 2013. I headed down to the sea in the afternoon just to clear my head and go for a walk. I took my camera along and really wasn’t expecting much to happen. I’d never been to or seen this rock shelf shot before and by luck just spotted these cascades far off in the distance from the beach I was on. As I began to make my way over, the sky began to transform with some rich storm light, topped off by a small rainbow appearing on the horizon. I ran as fast as I could to get to this position, narrowly avoiding a few slips along the way. I finally set up right here in the presence of the mighty ocean. The sound of the waves breaking with the light glowing all around me completely cleansed my mind and soul. It was an exhilarating and humbling experience as is often the case with shooting seascapes. I’m forever grateful for the way photography has led me to see and experience the natural world so differently, something I too easily took for granted for many years.

William Patino: Photos