Storm Surge

During a fierce storm that battered Ventura’s coastline, Dr. Sorrentino stood at the shore, capturing the relentless waves that nearly engulfed the pier. Watching the sea’s fury, he couldn’t help but think back to the months spent fighting cancer—days when the emotional and physical toll felt like unending waves crashing over him. The lone seabird in the photograph, undeterred by the chaos, embodied the spirit he saw in himself and in his pediatric patients: unyielding in the face of adversity. For Dr. Sorrentino, this image symbolizes the turbulent emotions of a life-altering diagnosis, yet the bird’s stance amidst the raging sea serves as a powerful reminder of the quiet strength within. The black-and-white tones amplify the scene’s raw power, just as those darkest days in his journey revealed the strength he never knew he possessed.

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Captured with Leica M Monochrom with Tele-Elmar 135mm lens
Ventura, CA
December,2023