Stand on a beach- at any time of the day or night-
Anywhere in the world- any season of the year

Gaze out to the vastness of the ocean
Listen carefully to the water
Smell the air
Feel the fire of the sun

Within moments your body and soul will be enveloped
By the same forces our most ancient ancestors’ felt-
Thousands of years ago these forces became known
As the four classical elements

This year, my lifetime’s experiences and memories
Of being by the sea have compelled me to try and
Capture these brief moments- these unique,
Precious, exhilarating and essential forces of nature