Piece description from the artist
Location: Anglin's Fishing Pier – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – 2017
As I arrived at the scene, I couldn't help but notice a congregation of roughly 30 photographers capturing the unfolding sunrise from the north side of Anglin's Fishing Pier. So, I deliberately walked towards the south side, aiming to frame the magnificent sunrise with the imposing pier in the foreground. There, I found myself in the company of just two other photographers.
Camera in hand, I ventured as close to the waves as I dared, gracefully avoiding their watery embrace. My commitment to the shot led me to lay flat on the ground, seeking to immerse myself fully in the scene. It was the relentless crashing of the waves that I wished to emphasize, a powerful and chaotic force that held the key to creating this dramatic image.
In post-processing, I enhanced the vibrance and saturation ever so slightly, a subtle homage to the warm and windy morning's vibrancy. To accentuate the contrast within the frame, I chose to darken the silhouetted pier and its occupants, as they became mere shadows against the burgeoning light of dawn. I attempt to convey the intricate interplay between serenity and chaos, each coexisting in harmonious disarray.
Santos "Sanzei" López is a fine art photographer for whom the camera is the culmination of a lifelong visual journey. His artistic practice was ignited in childhood with a simple 35mm film camera, a gift from his mother, who became his first subject and instilled in him the belief that photography could capture profound joy and connection.
This foundation evolved through decades of work as a graphic artist and graffiti writer, disciplines that permanently shaped his eye for composition, bold geometry, and layered texture. In 2015, he made a definitive commitment to photography, channeling this multidisciplinary vision into a focused pursuit of the definitive image.
Sanzei’s work transforms the contrasting landscapes of South Florida’s coasts and the Pacific Northwest into contemplative art. He approaches beaches, cityscapes, and mountain vistas as complex graphic arrangements, seeking the precise interplay of light, shadow, and form that transcends documentation to evoke feeling and narrative. His fine art pieces are featured on leading platforms like TurningArt.
Instagram: @SanzeiPhotography
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