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AP Photojournalist Captures Long Beach Wave Damage
Drone shot reveals ocean waves crashing into Long Beach homes after Tropical Storm Rachel.
In brief
Drone shot reveals ocean waves crashing into Long Beach homes after Tropical Storm Rachel. AP photojournalist Jae C. Hong captured Long Beach homes being battered by waves from Tropical Storm Rachel using a drone. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Why Hong shot the photo
Hong followed news reports about powerful waves hitting beachfront homes in Long Beach, California, for days as damage worsened.
How Hong made the photo
Hong used a drone to get close to ground level and show wave height crashing into homes while staying safe from ocean spray.
Why the photo works
The photo shows nature's power and vulnerability of homes after days of relentless wave pounding.
The bottom line
AP photojournalist Jae C. Hong captured Long Beach homes being battered by waves from Tropical Storm Rachel using a drone.
