An Old Pier by Ana Sylvia Encinas

Captured during a crisp, windy evening in Bahia de Kino, this photograph depicts the serene silhouette of an old pier as the sun dips below the horizon. The photographer utilized a long exposure of eight seconds at f/22 to smooth the water and emphasize the dramatic transition from dusk to night. This image is award-worthy for its masterful balance of natural light and structural geometry, transforming a cold, desolate coastal scene into a tranquil, evocative composition that captures the quiet beauty of the Mexican shoreline after a day of exploration.