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.'

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.

There is a place a few kilometres from where Mr Allievi lives where the sea bed rises abruptly and ends with a vertical cliff



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With the sun rising in the background behind the waves, he captured the stunning aqua colours as the water breaks
'I guess you could say the perfect shot can take a lifetime, but you must possess patience and perseverance for the most part.
'Generally, people tend to be lazy and don't wake up to see the early morning waves when they're at their best.
'Because of this, I find people are fascinated by my photographs, seeing them as something very exotic.
'Some have even thought they were paintings.
'One of my favourite quotes is from French novelist Marcel Proust, where he said "the real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.'