23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Pink Marine Layer Over the Pacific
A rare pink marine layer drifts across the Pacific at sunrise, softly dissolving into the horizon. Captured from the Southern California coast, the moment reveals the interplay of light, water, and atmosphere—transforming a familiar landscape into something quietly surreal.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 11.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Redondo Beach, California, United States of America |
| Camera: | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
| Copyright: | © Christy Peterson |