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Serenity on California's Coastline

I captured this photo during a family trip to California in 2023. Bringing my camera turned out to be the perfect decision for moments like this. The beach was bathed in a golden, almost emotional light that seemed to hold a story of its own. As the sun dipped below the horizon, I waited patiently and caught a flock of birds gliding past the ethereal colors of the sunset.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2023
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: California, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D750
Copyright: © Carrick Webb