A talented artist has a range of techniques for creating visual interest. Here, Pierce primarily uses motion to modify texture, form and mood. Silky soft in its overall presentation, this image has abundant visual interest to compliment the soft glow and peaceful mood. Marching lines of swell stack beautifully throughout this piece, taking the viewer's eye from the sandy beach up to the glowing sky, then back down the frame. The patterns from swirling water in the shadows seem to be painted in, adding further dimension to this dynamic artwork.

This piece is a museum quality photograph, created and signed by the artist in his Santa Barbara studio.