There's a beautiful solitude in watching a lone surfer wade into the waters of Las Canteras Beach. Against the backdrop of Las Palmas city, with its blend of modern buildings and traditional architecture nestled beneath the protective embrace of the mountain, this moment captures the unique harmony between urban life and ocean culture that defines the Canary Islands.
The muted colors of an overcast day create a gentle canvas, allowing the surfer's red-striped board to stand as the only vibrant element in this peaceful scene. The water, neither completely calm nor overly turbulent, speaks to that perfect in-between state that surfers seek.
This image reminds me that even in a bustling coastal city, people still find their quiet connection with the sea. The silhouette of the surfer, moving with determination toward the waves while the city watches from the shore, represents that timeless relationship between islanders and the ocean that surrounds them.
I hope when others see this photograph, they feel that same sense of peaceful anticipation – that moment of readiness before engaging with something powerful and beautiful, all while being held in the familiar embrace of home
                                
 
                                I'm an Italian photographer that grabbed her first camera to catch the beautiful scenery of New Zealand, and from there I never stopped to capture beautiful landscape everywhere I go. From Spain to Italy, I'm always with my camera... Read more…