Week 2: Lifeguard Tower Sunset

The Lifeguard tower at 40th street in Newport Beach is one of my favorite spots. My home is situated directly behind the tower, so each day I observe the activity that takes place on and around the tower. Living on the beach has made me appreciate beautiful sunsets. Yesterday, the sky lit up in a multitude of colors and the ocean appeared as a velvet blanket. The lifeguard tower is always a central image to these sunsets I observe, but the lighting surrounding the small building constantly changes. This image inspires me in many ways. A simple picture could not do this sunset's presence justice. The mixture of the burning sun and the cool night sky combining into one created an earthy tone of pink and purple. The reflection of the vivid colors on the ocean made for a texturized appearance of the sea, one that almost seemed fake. These colors contrasted with the mountains on the island of Catalina so that the entire land mass was visible, a rare sight to see. Natural light inspires me in many ways, but I feel most affected by the way light and color are formed during a beautiful sunset.