Sunset in Saint Malo

Six years ago, I was on a photography workshop with Michael Levin. He had found this spot, captured it and immortalized it, and then shared it with all of his students. I was one of them. This edit, six years later, is my interpretation of that gift he gave me.

Michael has been so instrumental in helping me find my path, learning what I don’t like and what my eyes see. He is the one who pointed out to me that I gravitate to shapes and abstraction.

That remark led me to explore my desire to photograph differently. If my memory serves me right, this was the last time I actively tried to do “long exposures” in the classic sense. Most of my work now is handheld, in quest of imperfection.

Anyway, that is a long-winded way of saying — enjoy this scene, share your knowledge and don’t be so precious.

You live forever by sharing.

October 8, 2025. San Francisco