Description

Blue Heart

La Jolla California is known for its picturesque shoreline, sandy beaches, reef break surfing spots, and abundant marine wildlife. Spanish for “The Jewel,” it’s coastline is full of uniquely shaped sandstone formations which feature a complex variety of shapes and sizes, dotted throughout the area. Beginning at the end of March 2020, the waters off the coast of Southern California and parts of northern Baja started to change color. Reddish-brown water resulting from a marine algae bloom known as a "Red Tide," started to appear along beaches throughout the region containing phytoplankton called dinoflagellates. The particular dinoflagellate in the water was Lingulodinium polyedra, one of only a few that produces bioluminescence. Undetectable in the daylight, the glowing phenomenon only becomes visible once the sun falls below the horizon and darkness sets in, revealing an unforgettable light show for anyone lucky enough to see it at its peak.

As the ocean began to glow in La Jolla and in areas surrounding San Diego, I set out to capture it -- spending seven nights in total over the course of two weeks shooting various photos and timelapse videos. This particular photo, named “Blue Heart,” is one of my favorites. On this night, under a bright quarter moon and the scattered clouds of the early morning, I found this rock outcropping near a place called Hospitals Reef. As the water rushed in and out between the rock formations, it made a glowing blue heart shape as if the oceans heart itself was beating with joy over the natural event taking place before me.

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General Description

Beautiful long-life prints for collectors of fine art in a range of finishes including metal, acrylic, & matted options

Authentically signed, numbered, and with a certificate of authenticity for limited edition prints.

*Free domestic shipping. Please contact Adler Studios Photography for all international orders.

Editions

Metal: Limited Edition of 300

Acrylic: Limited Edition of 300

Fine Art Prints: Open Edition

Metal - Print is infused to a 3/64” thick aliminum panel. Features a glossy coating & rounded ededs. UV resistant ink prevents fading

Acrylic - .33” thick optically clear acrylic produces brilliant color. Features superb image quality from edge to edge. UV resistant ink prevents fading

Fine Art Prints - Paper: Platinum etching 285gsm 100% acid free art paper with a velvety textured surface