Wave Jazz, Pacific Grove, 2009.

Wave Jazz, Pacific Grove, 2009.

Wave Jazz, Pacific Grove, 2009.

Wave Jazz, Pacific Grove, 2009.

Once of my photographic genres is the wave splash backlit by the setting sun. I have a lot of them, and will begin posting them more often. The wave caught in mid-air creates a nice abstract image, and the glassiness of the water is accentuated by the dramatic light. I enjoy photographing these waves, but have to be careful that I don't get drenched. When I was trying to come up with a name for this genre, the phrase "wave jazz" came into my mind; it's a little corny, but I can't think of a better name for these photos. Any ideas?

snapshot • fog obscuring Point Sur, Big Sur

snapshot • fog obscuring Point Sur, Big Sur

snapshot • fog, Big Sur

Wave, Big Sur, 2009.

Ominous Sky, Monterey Bay, 2009.

Clouds Over Monterey Bay (With Surf), 2009.

Pink Cloud Over Monterey Bay, 2009.

Cloud Over Monterey Bay (With Surf), 2009.

Cloud Over Monterey Bay (With Surf), 2009.

Cloud Over Monterey Bay, 2009.

Water Surface, Monterey, 2008.

Sunset Clouds Over Monterey Bay, 2009.

Beach At Dusk, Carmel, 2008.

Dark Ocean with Lines of Clouds, 2009.

Offshore Rocks, Sunset Light, 2009.

Beach With Small Wave, Sunset, 2009.