Coastal Sentinel, Whangapoua
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Christopher GillhamMedium
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This evocative coastal image captures the small island just off the beach at Whangapoua, gently illuminated by the last golden light of the day. As evening settles across the Coromandel coast, the sun breaks through a brooding sky, washing the island in soft amber tones and revealing the rich greens of its vegetation. The surrounding sea, calm and glassy, reflects this moment of balance between light and storm.
The contrast between the dramatic sky and the tranquil water creates a sense of quiet strength and solitude. It’s a scene that embodies the rhythm of the coast — ever-changing, yet timeless. The subtle textures of the rock face and the stillness of the incoming tide lend the photograph a painterly quality that draws the viewer into its calm, meditative mood.Try it!
