Observations of wave behavior in photographs would include noting properties such as wavelength, period, frequency, amplitude, and the effects of waves like interference patterns, simple harmonic motion, and reflection. Beach steepness would impact wave breaking and damage caused.
Based on the descriptions provided, your observations of the waves would include recognitions of basic wave properties such as wavelength, period, frequency, and amplitude. When observing the behavior of ocean waves in a photograph, we would note how waves with different amplitudes and frequencies interact with the environment. For example, an image displaying incoming waves passing through gaps in rocks and forming an interference pattern indicates the wave property of superposition.
By analyzing the movements of a seagull in the figure that is bobbing up and down due to the passing of an idealized ocean wave, we can deduce that the seagull is exhibiting a motion akin to simple harmonic motion, as the wave moves horizontally, while the seagull moves vertically. Furthermore, an image showing the effect of a wave on the sand provides insights into how different beach steepness might affect wave breaking and possibly the damage they can cause. The photograph demonstrating total internal reflection via a swimmer's reflected image underwater showcases another wave behavior.