Solstice Swell
An Expansion of the Ocean Therapy & Spirits of the Sea Series
As Earth celebrated the return of sunlight this past December, a pair of violent storms surged across the Pacific Ocean, creating some of the heaviest waves to reach the Hawaiian Islands in decades. Venturing out to sea and into the sky enabled Cody to capture intimate and expansive perspectives of this historic phenomenon.
Entering the ethereal glow of dawn and twilight over the course of three days, Cody encountered a vast spectrum of vivid surf: from serene glass barrels to mammoth swells the size of five-story buildings. Limits were pushed, memories were created, and many were blessed to experience waves of a lifetime.
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A majestic force, towering proud…
A visual reminder of the power and wisdom of mother nature,
defying containment or subjugation.
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Wild spirits of the sea,
Emerging from the deep
Breaking free for a moment before returning back to sea
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The sunrise of the winter solstice, 2024
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Invisible wind
Knowable only through its effects
Like trying to photograph a singularity, only discernible from the bending of the light circling it
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In the radiance of morning sunlight
Rogue waves erupt
Dancing towards dissolution
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Faces appear in the water
Rising up from the realm of the sea god Kanaloa
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An orchestra of colossal surf
conducts a historic symphony,
each swirling pulse
a surge of evanescent wonder.
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Angels as terrifying as they are magnificent
They are messengers
Reminding humanity of the power and spirit of God’s nature
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A wave so pure and perfect
it revives my spirit.
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Nature reminds us of her perfection
in an elusive moment of grace, power, and beauty,
walking the line between dreams and waking life...
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With waves reaching heights over 70 feet, this historic swell reaches Maui’s north shore on the winter solstice of 2024, letting the local surf community know that winter is here.
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Witnessing waves of this power, I wonder about the push and pull of the moon
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Let the spirits of the sea
wash all your stress, worries, and fears away.
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What appear to be small ripples in the ocean, are actually massive pulses shaping up to be 60+ foot waves as they roll into shore. Never underestimate the magnitude of the sea.
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The spirit of God moves upon the waters
Inviting us to glimpse beyond our perception of the universe
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A wave so powerful, you can almost hear it
Sea mist veils the scene
Plunging the viewer into a torrent of elemental unity
Inundating the senses
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The limits of big wave surfing continue to expand each year through the relentless innovation and dedication of athletes and ocean safety professionals. Their courage to tame some of nature’s greatest forces makes surfing one of the most exciting sports in modern history.
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Wild and free,
the most beautiful waves in the world
transcend temporal boundaries.
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A symbol of strength, respect, and spiritual connection
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A hidden world
Enfolding and unfolding chaos
Where will it take you?
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A network of veins
nourishes the Earth’s largest living ecosystem,
pulsating with vitality.