19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Heading into the Watery Void

This photograph shows a group of people striding into the Pacific Ocean at La Jolla Shores for a scuba diving lesson. It is early morning and the fog is just beginning to lift. The sand, water and sky all blend together. Being there is peaceful and a meditative experience.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2020
Date Uploaded: 09.2021
Photo Location: La Jolla, CA, California, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS 6D
Copyright: © Dana Levine