This photograph was taken when the sun briefly broke through dark, thick clouds on a stern January afternoon. Near-zero degree temperature and punishing, steady, sixty kilometres per hour wind ensured the beach was nearly deserted.

Despite warm clothes, I was occasionally shaking. Yet, I felt happy, at peace, in an almost trance state of unity with nature, feeling blessed to be there.

This artwork expresses that uplifting, glorious feeling of belonging. It tells of the racing sea lighting my soul with a warm amber glow.