Aerial view of clouds above sunlit ocean

Captured from high altitude, this serene aerial photograph presents a breathtaking expanse of the ocean bathed in the warm, golden light of either sunrise or sunset. The water surface shimmers with soft reflections, transitioning from deep blue in the foreground to a luminous peach and amber glow near the distant horizon. Scattered cumulus clouds drift peacefully below the viewpoint, their fluffy white forms casting subtle shadows on the sea beneath. In the far distance, a faint silhouette of land or a large island emerges through the atmospheric haze, adding a sense of scale and mystery to the vast scene. The sky above deepens to a rich twilight blue, creating a smooth gradient that enhances the tranquillity and immensity of the view. This ethereal composition evokes a profound feeling of freedom and wonder, perfectly capturing the quiet beauty of flying above the clouds over an endless ocean at the magical edge of day.

In the exhibition

Work 22 of 365

Before We Explain the World

This photograph has a place in the continuous exhibition, alongside the other moments Lu Heng has chosen to show together.

Leaving the KnownA World from One Seat

See this photograph in the exhibition