23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Man Vs. Nature: Witnesses Capture Evidence of Destruction
On the first evening of the Pacific Palisades Fire, the sky near the pier was filled with smoke. The sun, attempting to peek through, created a discombobulating sight- like our beautiful Pacific Ocean had exploded. Those of us on the beach were in disbelief, using our cameras to make sense of what we were seeing.
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| Date Taken: | 01.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Santa Monica, California, United States of America |
| Copyright: | © Diana Clevenger-Stephens |