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Near Los Angeles, on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, a treacherous climb down a precipitous sea cliff allows access the point on the southern end of Golden Cove. Here, despite being surrounded by millions of people within a few dozen miles, complete solitude can be attained. The weathered igneous rocks display cracks and multi-colored mineral veins which have reacted with seawater over the eons to create a bounty of colorful patterns amid the tidepools. For this shot, a tilt-shift lens was used to achieve infinite depth of field (tilt) while allowing for a flawlessly stitched panorama using three shifted images. A graduated neutral density filter was used to balance the exposure of the sky with the foreground rocks. This technique yeilds an extremely high resolution image which looks impressively sharp, even at very large sizes.

Adam is a self-taught photographer who started taking pictures on a winter camping trip in northern Minnesota. Now based out of Denver, with frequent travel, his photographic portfolio has been expanded beyond fine art landscapes to include a variety of other subject matter from coast to coast and beyond. His photography continues to be fueled by his love of adventure and exploration, and frequently reflects his unique view of the world around him. He has done limited gallery exhibits, most notably as a "Featured Artist" at The Altitude Gallery in Breckenridge, Colorado. Recently, he has had success in multiple contests, with several contest-winning images. His work can be viewed and purchased on Fine Art America and on his...