Blue Hour at Hampton Beach

Hampton, New Hampshire

A dark band of cloud hangs over a calm horizon as the sea turns deep blue in the last light. Foreground stones and gentle surf keep the mood grounded and quiet.
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A dark band of cloud hangs over a calm horizon as the sea turns deep blue in the last light. Foreground stones and gentle surf keep the mood grounded and quiet.
  • Camera: Canon EOS 250D
  • Focal length: 10mm
  • Aperture: f/4.5
  • Shutter speed: 8/10
  • ISO: 400
  • Shoot date: June 21, 2024

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