The Scene: Captured at sunset in Acadia National Park, this photograph features the iconic Bass Harbor Head Light perched precariously on the granite cliffs of Mount Desert Island. The composition is defined by a heavy, dramatic sky filled with dark, sweeping clouds that catch the last fiery light of the setting sun on the horizon. Below the lighthouse, the jagged, barnacle-encrusted rocks of the shoreline lead the eye out toward the churning Atlantic waters, while the lighthouse's red beacon provides a singular, glowing focal point against the cool, moody tones of the evening.
 
Artistic Note: The power of this image lies in its cinematic atmosphere. By utilizing a wide-angle lens, the photograph emphasizes the vastness of the sea and the ruggedness of the Maine coastline. The contrast between the stark white of the lighthouse and the dark, volcanic-looking rocks creates a sense of resilience and isolation. The timing captures a perfect balance of light: the warm, horizontal rays of the sun hitting the horizon while the rest of the scene falls into the deep, textured shadows of the "Blue Hour."
 
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