Blazing Horizons: Sunrise in Mil Palmeras

Captured on a crisp autumn morning in Mil Palmeras, Alicante, Spain this abstract seascape celebrates the untamed beauty of nature at dawn. The sky burned with fiery reds and pinks, bleeding into the tranquil sea below, as if the horizon itself was on fire. Using intentional camera movement (ICM), I blurred the lines between sky and water, transforming reality into an ethereal dreamscape—a moment of stillness amidst the natural chaos. Here is a previous blog I wrote about taking abstract photographs using intentional camera movement.

ICM Abstract Seascape taken at sunrise on the coastline of Spain

Shot with my Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and a 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art lens, the technical settings—ƒ/3.2, a shutter speed of 1/25, and ISO 100—helped capture the motion and glow of the waves and sky. With some subtle Lightroom tweaks to enhance the natural tones, I believe the photograph remains true to the vivid serenity of that morning. You can view this ICM abstract Spanish seascape on my Flickr account here.

This abstract piece is available as a fine art print in various formats, from gallery-quality framed prints to oversized canvas displays. Whether you’re looking to bring a calming energy to your home, office, or studio, my abstract seascapes offer a timeless aesthetic that resonates with anyone drawn to the harmony of nature.

Private commissions and bespoke installations are also available. If you’re seeking a unique connection to the beauty of the world, my abstract seascapes are crafted to inspire and elevate. Send me a message for more information or a discussion at: geraintrowlandphotography@gmail.com.

The vast majority of my abstract seascapes are available to license in my Getty Images collection, also take a look at my selection of abstract seascapes from around the World on Flickr. If you would like to discuss any of my travel photography or abstract art images let’s have a chat and turn your vision into reality.

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Fenced Sun: The Dance of Light in Jbeil

The interplay of light, shadow, and form often reveals unexpected beauty in the simplest moments. This photograph, taken on the coastline of Jbeil, North of Beirut in Lebanon, captures such a moment as the sun sets.

A branch, tangled in the geometry of a chain-link fence, assumes an almost human quality, its twisted shape reminiscent of a dancer frozen mid-pose, silhouetted against the warm glow of twilight. Its form contrasts with the rigid lines of the fence, creating a visual dialogue between nature’s fluidity and the structured constraints of manmade barriers.

Shot with my Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and an EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, I used an aperture of f/6.3, a shutter speed of 1/800, and ISO 100. These settings allowed me to capture the sharp detail in the branch while preserving the smooth gradient of the evening sky. The balanced exposure highlights the delicate tones of the sunset and the stark elegance of the silhouettes. I slightly edit all of my photos in Lightroom to enhance their natural tones and bring out their full potential.

For me, this image speaks of contrasts and coexistence — freedom and restriction, movement and stillness. The branch, though seemingly confined, dances in its own way, a quiet yet powerful metaphor for resilience and expression.

To see more stories told through light, shadow, and travel, check out my Flickr collection, follow me on Instagram, or explore my Getty Images collection.

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