“Shark in Shallow Water” (24”X 36”) is the first digitally composed rendition in Jelani’s “Abstract Reality Ocean Series”. All other pieces in the series to date have been oil on canvas or mixed media on canvas renditions. Imagine yourself on the oceans floor in 25 to 30 feet of crystal clear Caribbean Sea water after an effortless free diving descent. You look around for a minute just before looking up to begin your ascent and she/he glides between you and the ocean surface. Sharks are at home in the ocean and deserve every bit of our respect when we explore it. No matter the size of the sighting, I’m always thankful for and humbled by my experience, as their confidence and grace is always evident.