United States California Los Angeles Ocean Sunset Warm Tones Seascape Wall Art | Limited Edition of 10
When I’m shooting along the Los Angeles coastline, I never really know what kind of sunset I’m going to get. Some evenings fade quietly, soft and understated, and others erupt into colour so intense it almost stops you mid-stride. This evening leaned toward the latter, slipping into that deep golden glow that washes over the Pacific and makes the whole horizon feel alive.
What caught my eye here wasn’t just the sun dropping into the sea—it was the sheer clarity of that sphere of light as it hovered above the water. The air along this stretch of California usually has a bit of haze, especially at dusk, but this moment felt unusually clean. The sun sat there like a glowing coin, suspended in a sky that shifted from mellow orange near the horizon to richer, deeper tones as it stretched upward.
Standing there with my camera, I watched the surface of the ocean pick up those warm reflections. The waves weren’t dramatic—just steady, rolling texture catching the last bits of light. That shimmering pattern is what gives this scene its atmosphere. You can feel the warmth, but you can also sense the wind coming off the water. It’s that subtle contrast that keeps a simple sunset from feeling flat.
Just as I started framing, a small group of birds crossed the open sky—a tiny detail, but one that gives scale and life to the scene. I’ve always liked including these little markers of movement when the rest of the frame is so still. They remind you that even when the light feels perfect and unmoving, the coastline is never truly quiet.
Los Angeles sunsets can be chaotic with crowds, but I’ve learned to step a little away from the busiest stretches. When I find pockets like this—open, uncluttered, nothing but the sea and sky—it lets me build an image that feels calm without losing the energy of the coast. That’s what I wanted to bring forward here: the warmth, the simplicity, and the openness of a West Coast evening.
If you enjoy scenes like this—quiet horizon, warm tones, and a moment that feels effortless—you’ll likely be drawn to Orange Glow Over the California Coast Ocean Wall Art.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2013
Edition Information
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered edition of 10 prints across all available sizes. Each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist on the reverse and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, this work will be permanently retired, and no further numbered editions will be produced in any size or format. A small number of Artist Proofs may be retained by the artist for archival or exhibition purposes.
Museum Quality Fine Art Prints
All prints are produced by the artist using archival pigment inks on professional photographic paper with a subtle luster finish.
This paper offers a balanced surface that enhances tonal depth, preserves fine detail, and reduces glare under typical indoor lighting conditions.
Each print is carefully inspected prior to dispatch to ensure consistency of finish and presentation.
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Each print is personally produced, signed, and packaged by me at my studio in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.
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