imaginative progression

develop sketches for form and composition. create dialog between man and wave. Think about the surfcaster's body pose and hand position.

1:2 composition; parallel rod with the horizon. develop tension between man and nature.

Blue sky and saltwater surf.  Stress color of autumn mid-day sun.

breaking wave creates challenge to calculated cast. Gives view into the deep clear water. 

Express strong stance. Feet planted - squared off bracing into the sand against the receding undertow and maintaining focus. Site the fish, follow the birds. 

Add, seam foam, highlights, shade and shadow and gear.