9-14-2025

Mendocino, California

Love Captured at Sunset

This photograph holds a special place in my heart because it isn’t just another image—it’s a memory with my husband, captured in Point Cabrillo Lighthouse, south of Fort Bragg as the sun slipped beyond the horizon. That evening, I was out photographing the ocean, the vibrant skies, and the way the light danced across the waves. But in the middle of all that natural wonder, I realized the most meaningful subject was right beside me.

 
With the camera timer set, we stepped in front of the lens together, framed by the glowing sky. The waves rolled in, the sun painted the water in gold, and in that quiet moment we shared a kiss as the shutter clicked.
 
Photography often allows me to capture the love stories of others, but this photograph is a reminder of my own. It’s a piece of art that will forever bring me back to that evening—the warmth of the sunset, the sound of the ocean, and the strength of the bond we share. Sometimes the most breathtaking images are the ones we create for ourselves.
Mary Lee Richardson

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