Star Light, Star Bright

As long as I can remember - I've always been drawn to water. Somehow it soothes me, relaxing me no matter the situation. I'm not exactly sure why - but I'm glad it does. It could be the color, the feel of it, the sounds - at this point it's really just a mystery and that is alright.

Growing up on the Jersey shore - the ocean was always a part of my life. It wasn't until I was older that I understood the power it had over me. After a long day of work I could go there and my mind would just empty. When the bars let out - I could walk along the water, just listening. Other times I'd lay down, alone, or with others and just star up at the sky. Can you ever remember being at the beach and night at not seeing the stars perfectly?

This past weekend I was in Santa Monica after the bas closed @ 2 and rather than getting in a cab, my roommates and I stumbled out onto the beach. It did two things: immediately brought me back to my NJ summers and it instantly calmed me down.

Like I said - I can't put my finger on it, but water controls me somehow.

So of course, when I saw this video, I almost lost it. It has to be clear now my love of film, photography, and any sort of imagery - so when those are mixed with water, more specifically the beach, you know there is something special.

I'm not sure how they did it - but being able to capture the clearness of the water against the perfect backdrop of the stars and moon (especially the moon...it just pops out from the background) blows my mind. I'm a little lost for how they did it. Regardless - I think this video is mesmerizing and worth the watch.

Hopefully it's not just me, but I think there is something magical about this film.

Nightsurf from Iker Elorrieta on Vimeo.