This image shows the beauty and complexity of nature by demonstrating how air, water, and earth interact to form a barreling wave. The sand and rib vortices provide a visual for what the currents are doing behind the wave, while the turbulent whitewash shows that the wave has already crashed.
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Third place, I really like the focus and detail of the wave
First Place. Visualization of ocean waves is awesome!
3rd place. I have never seen or heard of this phenomena before but I like the multiple vortices in front of the crashed wave and how this image captures the power of the ocean.
“First Place” it’s so beautiful and it reminds me of the time I visited my first beach when I was a kid. Bravo
Second place. Growing up by the Ocean has given me an appreciation for the power and beauty that is elegantly captured in this photo.
Second Prize. This fantastic photo captures so much in one image. The range of vortical motions and smooth laminar transition to full turbulence is mesmerizing.
Second Place. I like the unique view that was chosen for this photograph and the different flow formations that happen in and around a wave.
“Third Prize” This is a really beautiful image and contains some really interesting fluid flow. It’s not often that you can see a wave from this perspective.
“Second Prize” I really loved seeing the wave movement from a new perspective in this photo. I find it incredibly interesting that you can see the currents under water behind the waves.