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Two Palms at Sunset

September 1, 2026 · Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
Two Palms at Sunset

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Two palm trees shoot skyward against an orange sky as the setting sun glows at the base of their trunks.

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I was visiting a friend who lived aboard a boat in Ensenada, Mexico, when I decided to take an evening walk along the waterfront.
The sun was setting, and naturally, I wanted to find a place to photograph it.
I headed north from the marina, walking along the coast in search of an unobstructed view. The problem was that nearly all the beachfront was private property. I could see the sun descending toward the horizon, but I couldn't find a place to stop and enjoy the view.
I kept walking.
A mile and a half, perhaps two miles later, I finally came upon an opening in the coastline where cliffs rose beside the road. At last, I had a clear view of the sunset.
There weren't many clouds in the sky, so I knew this probably wasn't going to be one of those spectacular sunsets filled with vibrant colors.

Read the entire story in “Stories Behind the Lens” on Substack

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