Introduction

For over ten years I have observed a phenomenon on Mexican beaches that initially struck me during my walks on those beaches, and in the last 5 years as a photographer and scientist.

The phenomenon that I refer to, is the appearance of images in the sand, after the ocean current rises and falls, leaving some characteristic traces and geometric patterns difficult to describe.

These geometric sand patterns are of unparalleled beauty and originally, because of their unique natural origin I incorporated them into my photographic portfolio along with other organic images that I called The Hand of God, due to the fact that no human actively participates in its formation. These sand shapes have awakened my curiosity in different areas not only photographic, but also geographic and scientific, for which I have dedicated time out of my personal and professional life.

Initially I found these sand patterns in an area south of the Municipality of Acapulco de Juárez in the State of Guerrero, Mexico, called Tres Vidas, which is a beautiful and paradisiacal place. In trying to find the extension where these images are observed, I could document that they extended throughout an area of ​​open ocean water called Punta Diamante that extends from a mountainous region called Revolcadero to where the Pacific Ocean meets the mouth of the Papagayo River, a beach called Barra Vieja.

This region is an ecological area that extends ​​25 km off the south coast of the Mexican Pacific, with very fine sand of grayish to light brown color, with exuberant vegetation, panoramic views and an open ocean of ​​incomparable beauty. The geometric images of sand are constantly found throughout the year, and during all hours, day or night. They vary in brightness and contrast according to the intensity of the sun during the day and contain a variety of incredible color tones.