Beneath Santa Monica Pier, 1970

The black and white photograph captures the striking view beneath a pier, where numerous vertical wooden beams create a rhythmic pattern in deep contrast against the shimmering, reflective wet sand. Sunlight pierces through the gaps between the beams, producing dramatic shafts of light and accentuating the textures of the water and the shadows above. The perspective offers a sense of depth and mystery, inviting the viewer to follow the light into the distance.