A Serendipitous Sunset Along the Massachusetts Coast
I was on the coast near Gloucester, Massachusetts, after an afternoon of whale watching, hoping to end the day with a few compelling shoreline shots. As the October sun dipped lower, it began casting a soft, ruddy glow on the horizon.
A Moment of Motion and Balance
While I was shooting toward the southeast, I suddenly turned left and caught a small boat skimming swiftly across the water. Just then, a flock of birds came into frame, seeming to glide in formation as if challenging the boat to a race. I quickly clicked off five frames—only one was the one. In that image, the boat rests perfectly on the left, while the birds fan out on the right, the scene evenly balanced in a moment that feels both accidental and orchestrated.
Lit by Nature and Chance
The sailor’s red shirt caught the last fire of sunset and blazed against the sea and sky, tying the entire frame together with warmth and motion. Whether or not they were truly racing doesn’t matter—the image tells its own story.
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