The last beacon

This image is a moody, textural portrait of a weathered lighthouse, standing sentinel against a dramatic sky and distant waters. It evokes solitude, resilience, and the quiet dignity of coastal structures that have endured time and tide.

The structure is built from stone or brick, its surface rough and aged, with a central white door and a small window above—simple, functional, and slightly mysterious. A short set of concrete steps, partially painted and worn, leads to the door, hinting at decades of footfall and exposure.

Behind the lighthouse, a body of water stretches toward the horizon, where another structure—possibly a second lighthouse or pier—stands faintly in the distance. The sky is filled with dark, swirling clouds, casting a dusky, desaturated palette that heightens the sense of isolation and atmosphere.

The lighting suggests dawn or dusk, with high contrast and muted tones that emphasise texture over colour . There’s a cinematic stillness to the scene—like the opening frame of a story waiting to unfold, full of salt air and quiet resolve.