Lighthouses are a captivating and essential element of the new series entitled ‘Spirit of the Water’, a project dedicated to the profound connection between architecture and the sea. This photograph highlights a historic lighthouse that once stood in Figueira da Foz, serving as a poignant reminder of a structure that, sadly, no longer exists. Beyond their practical function as navigational aids, lighthouses remain powerful symbols of hope and safety for the countless sailors who braved the unpredictable reach of the seas. The composition captures the time-worn red and white tower as it is enveloped by a dramatic burst of seawater, frozen in time against the mist. As we eagerly await the expansion of this collection, this image remains a vital tribute to a vanished guardian and to the timeless maritime heritage of the Portuguese coast.

* February 5, 2004
* Figueira da Foz lighthouse, Portugal
* GPS: 40.146833, -8.872000
* From the series: Spirit of Water — Lighthouse
* Object number: #80.POR-SWL.2004
* Olympus E3, 50-200/2.8 • Iso 100 • 200mm • f/5.6 • 1/1000sec
* Photograph 70×50 cm. Ed. 1/12 + 3 AP
* Print on Hahnemühle Glossy Fine-Art Baryta, 325 g/m²