Stunning: The images were taken by Italian photographer Giovanni Allievi, 44, on a trip to Savona in Italy
'Where I live the sea is a peaceful presence, but in certain seasons it can show its power,' said Mr Allievi.
'To me, humans seem like
dwarfs in comparison to the
power of nature.
'During sea storms it is possible to see this spectacular phenomenon where the waves can take up amazing shapes.
'There
is a place a few kilometres from where I live in which the sea bed
rises abruptly and ends with a vertical cliff, it is an amazing sight
to witness.'
The pictures show the waves precisely at their breaking point displaying what appears to be a crystal-like blanket of
water
High
tide: These incredible shots show waves precisely at their breaking
point, displaying what appears to be a crystal-like blanket of water
Mr Allievi, from Varigotti, in Italy, says he sets off early in the morning to capture the waves in all their glory.
With the sun rising in the background behind the waves, he captured the stunning aqua colours as the water breaks.
Mr Allievi said: 'It takes a long time to capture these photographs.
Taken near Mr
Allievi's home in Varigotti, Italy, he sets off early in the morning to capture the waves in all their glory
There is a place a few kilometres from where Mr Allievi lives where the sea bed rises abruptly and ends with a vertical cliff