Patrick Smith from San Francisco, California, is a photographer of both landscapes and seascapes. His works have been widely published in many photography magazines, and he also has pieces collected by the Smithsonian in Washington. His photographic philosophy is to capture that fleeting moment in time, allowing the viewer to feel as though they are there. His work incredibly and skillfully employs contrast, light, shadow, and color. He brings the seascapes vividly right before your eyes; viewing his majestic landscapes is like being immersed in the misty mountains.