Sails Beneath the Ember
MG-1708
Category: Tidal Light
February 2021
About this piece
A two-masted sailboat stands in dark silhouette beneath a brilliant sun, its angular sails cutting into a saturated orange sky. The low horizon leaves ample space for the light, while rippled reflections draw the eye forward across the water. A distant strip of land and a solitary channel marker give scale to the luminous expanse.
The story
On this February evening, the sun hangs above the masts like a light held in reserve. Small figures gather along the boat's dark hull, their outlines almost merging with the sails and rigging. Across the water, orange light breaks into narrow, wavering bands. The channel marker stands apart, a quiet measure of the distance still open around the boat.
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