A sandy wooden walkway bordered by rope fences and dune grasses leads to a blue sea beneath white clouds.

Where the Dunes Open

MG-1148

July 2018

About this piece

A sand-dusted wooden walkway descends between weathered posts, looping ropes, and dense dune grasses toward the sea. Strong sunlight brings out the grain of the wood and the golden seed heads, while converging fence lines guide the eye toward the level blue horizon. The empty passage balances intricate foreground textures with the openness of water and sky.

The story

July light settles across the pale sand and catches the tall seed heads above the dunes. Ropes dip between posts, marking a narrow passage through the grasses. Along the wooden slats, fine shadows mingle with drifts of sand. Beyond the last posts, the beach opens onto blue water, and the eye travels on without a barrier.

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