North Pacific Ocean, Stinson Beach 1994

"North Pacific Ocean, Stinson Beach" is a 1994 photograph by renowned Japanese artist Hiroshi Sugimoto. Sugimoto is known for his seascape photographs, a series that began in 1980. The artist employs a long exposure technique to capture the vastness and serenity of the ocean, transforming the scene into a minimalist and contemplative image. The black and white tones of the photograph evoke a sense of timelessness and the beauty of the natural world. Sugimoto's seascapes explore the boundaries of photography and the relationship between art and nature.