In our ongoing Canon Series, we asked wildlife and landscape photographer, Lee Slabber, for an important piece of advice he has to offer that is perhaps not commonly talked about. We recommend all coastal photographers lend their ears for this one.

Lee Slabber: "I've been to shoot at this location before but my images have not come out looking like yours!" This is something that I have heard a lot before regarding my seascapes, but the bit of advice I can give is quite simple. When shooting seascapes, swell, weather and tides can all play a major role in the outcome of your image. The best way to nail the shot is to keep returning to the same location over and over until all the elements fall into place, otherwise you're just gambling. Remember the three P’s: Patience, Persistence and Passion.

All images courtesy of Lee Slabber. For more of his work, visit a gallery here.