In "Sea of Buddha (016)," Sugimoto photographs a vast seascape where the horizon line divides the composition into equal halves of water and sky, creating a meditative and transcendent quality through extreme simplicity. The work is part of his larger "Seascapes" series, in which the artist uses long exposure times and contemplative framing to transform ordinary ocean views into philosophical statements about time, perception, and the sublime. The title's reference to Buddha suggests a spiritual dimension to the natural landscape, inviting viewers to find peace and enlightenment in the contemplation of nature's endless, undifferentiated expanse.