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