Sunset over ocean with sailing boats

A low sun colours the tropical sky peach and orange, while distant sailing boats rest on a deep blue sea streaked with gold.

Small sailing boats with silhouetted masts sit on a deep blue ocean beneath a low sun, orange sky and wispy dark clouds.

This image captures a striking tropical sunset over a vast expanse of deep blue ocean. The sky blazes with a gradient of warm hues: soft peach fades into intense tangerine and fiery orange near the horizon, where the sun hangs low as a bright, round orb—its golden glow bleeding into the water below. Wispy, dark grey clouds drift sparsely across the upper sky, their edges gilded by the fading light, adding subtle texture to the vivid backdrop. Below, the ocean’s surface ripples with gentle waves, catching the sunset’s colours to create shimmering streaks of amber and gold across the blue. In the distance, just beyond the sun, a cluster of small sailing boats (their masts thin and silhouetted) floats calmly, anchoring the scene with a sense of quiet activity. The overall atmosphere is serene and immersive, blending the drama of the sky’s bold tones with the ocean’s tranquil movement. The low sun and soft cloud formations enhance the warmth of the moment, while the distant boats add a touch of human presence without disrupting the natural beauty. Every element—from the sky’s gradient to the water’s ripples—combines to evoke a peaceful, idyllic coastal evening.

In the exhibition Work 237 of 363

The Scale of Time

The Sun and Distance

Before We Explain the World

See this photograph in the exhibition