23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Seaside Twilight: A Beachcomber and Stillness
Twilight drifts like a soft veil over the sea. Distant buildings glow yellow, softening dusk between sea and sky. Half-buried in sand, a small boat rests like a weary traveler, lulled by tides. A beachcomber bends low, fingertips brushing damp sand for the sea’s gifts. Dusk stretches his silhouette; his light movements spare the stillness. Wind carries sea salt and evening cool. No bustle—just the beachcomber’s focus, the boat’s quiet, and sea and twilight holding time gently.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 11.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 09.2025 |
| Photo Location: | WEIHAI, China |
| Copyright: | © PENG CHEN |