Unafraid

A lone surfer sits poised on their board, watching the horizon on a “May Gray” morning. The muted light and monochromatic palette create a sense of introspection, where the sea and sky merge into a continuous expanse. The photograph captures the patience of waiting, the willingness to embrace solitude while seeking the next wave. It is a study in rebuilding—learning to find peace in stillness, to trust in the rhythm of the ocean even when the skies are gray. Here, the surfer becomes a quiet figure of resilience, unafraid of the vastness that stretches out before them.

L1009741
Captured with Leica M Monochrom and a 75mm Voightlander lens
Zuma Beach, Malibu
May, 2023