Undertow
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Open Edition
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Undertow
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
I didn't want to photograph the ocean from a distance. I wanted to bring you directly into it.
While photographing the powerful surf in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, I became captivated by the extraordinary energy of a breaking wave. The force, the movement, the collision of water against water. I wanted to capture that split second when the ocean seems to explode, surrounding everything in its path.
The result is Undertow.
Deep midnight blues collide with brilliant turquoise as sunlight penetrates the crest of the wave. Thousands of droplets are suspended in motion, creating an almost sculptural composition of water, light, and raw energy.
By eliminating the horizon and surrounding landscape, I wanted to remove any sense of distance between the viewer and the ocean. Rather than simply observing the wave, I wanted you to feel as though you were standing within it, surrounded by its extraordinary power.
What fascinates me most about this photograph is the contrast. The darkness of the deeper water, the luminous turquoise breaking through, and the incredible texture of the whitewater as it surges forward. There is beauty here, but there is also tremendous strength.
Undertow is my interpretation of the ocean at its most commanding. Unpredictable, relentless, and impossible to control.
Presented as museum-grade acrylic fine art photography, the depth of the blues, luminous turquoise tones, and intricate detail of the crashing surf create a dramatic statement piece for contemporary interiors.
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- Edition Open Edition
- Pricing $990 - $11,840 depending on size & presentation
- Delivery Made to order · arrives in 4-6 weeks, insured shipping included
- Medium Archival Fine Art Print
- Origin Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
- Available Sizes 20×40" · 30×60" · 40×80" · 48×96"
- Frame Options Acrylic Mount · Black Float · Dark Brown Float
- Shipping US & Canada
- Artist Sarah L Glabman
Museum-Quality Framing
Every piece is crafted with the same care as the photograph itself. Choose from two handcrafted float frames or a crystal-clear acrylic face mount.
Black Float Frame
A sleek, modern black float frame that suspends the print with a subtle reveal around all edges, giving the artwork a gallery-quality depth and presence.
Dark Brown Float Frame
A warm, natural wood float frame with rich grain and dark espresso tones. The floating mount brings dimension and an organic elegance to the piece.
Acrylic Mount
The photograph is face-mounted behind optically-clear museum-quality acrylic, creating extraordinary depth, luminosity, and a contemporary floating effect on the wall.
