The Stinson Beach Sunset captures a rare fog-free evening on California’s coast. Golden light spills across the horizon, reflecting on calm waters as vibrant hues of orange, pink, and violet paint the sky. The panoramic view evokes serenity and awe, preserving nature’s fleeting beauty in a timeless coastal moment.
Imagine standing on a wide, open beach as the day ends. The horizon stretches endlessly, with the Pacific Ocean lying calm and reflective before you. Above, the sky glows with layers of color—deep orange near the sun, fading into pinks and purples that blend softly into the blue. The light feels warm and gentle, wrapping the scene in a peaceful glow.
Because Stinson Beach is often covered in fog, this clear view is rare. The air is crisp, and the absence of mist lets the colors shine vividly. The panorama makes the sunset feel larger than life, as if the sky and sea are joining together in one sweeping embrace.
The mood is serene yet powerful—quiet waves roll in, the shoreline is still, and the vastness of the scene invites reflection. It’s a moment of calm beauty, where nature offers a fleeting gift: a sunset so clear and radiant it feels like the world has paused just to let you take it in.
A soothing and peaceful panoramic sunrise beach landscape over the Pacific Ocean in beautiful warm tones of red, yellow and blue.
I added a touch of digital enhancement in Photoshop to bring out the smoothing effects.
This image was shot at Bronte Beach in Sydney, Australia.
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[From Wikipedia]
Bondi Beach or Bondi Bay is a popular beach and the name of the surrounding suburb in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Bondi Beach is located 7 km (4 mi) east of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Waverley Council, in the Eastern Suburbs. Bondi, North Bondi and Bondi Junction are neighbouring suburbs. Bondi Beach is one of the most visited tourist sites in Australia.
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