Gold, Green and Emerald

South Pointe Beach, Miami, Florida.

In mid-June, I was flying back home from a business trip. As we soared above the vibrant turquoise waters of the Atlantic, a voice crackled over the airplane's intercom: "Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We're now approaching our destination. We have a sunny 81-degree afternoon, so please ensure your seatbelt is securely fastened, as we'll be landing shortly around 7:05 pm local time. Thank you for flying with us today." I leaned back in my seat, ready to touch down on familiar ground.

Looking through the window, I saw a dazzling view of South Pointe beach. From this vantage point, the beach looks like a meticulously crafted diorama, with every detail in sharp relief. This moment inspired me to create a shot similar to the scenery I had before my eyes.

So, a few days after, I packed my photo gear, jumped into my car, and headed toward South Pointe Beach.

Once at the beach, I searched for a suitable area to set up my drone. It was a fresh evening, and a gentle breeze carried the salty scent of the ocean. I took my drone and sent it into the sky.

I flew it along the shore for a few minutes until I found the perfect point of view that may fulfill what I envisioned.

The white sandy coastline stretched like a ribbon, fringed by lush green grassland and towering palm trees. Tiny figures, like miniature inhabitants of this idyllic world, could be seen below, strolling along a green promenade or lounging on the beach towels.

As I panned my drone's camera across the shore, the waves showed a mesmerizing mirage shifting from turquoise to shades of aqua. Small waves lapped gently at the beach, creating a fascinating pattern of ripples and froth.

In the distance, the skyline rises like a modernist sculpture, with gleaming towers punctuating the horizon. But above the beach, time stands still, the moments stretched out in a blissful suspension of reality.

The vibrant hues of turquoise and azure blended into each other as the waves crashed on the shore, creating a visual symphony. At the same time, an uncanny sunset started rendering golden hues topping the entire scene.

With a painterly eye, my aerial camera captured the scenery's vivid colors and textures in all their glory, creating a stunning visual feast that may transport anyone to a place of pure relaxation and beauty.

As I shifted back into an artistic appreciation, I was struck by the triad of colors in the scene: the beauty of the golden hour, the greens of the landscaping, and the uncanny emerald waves of the sea at the beach.

Just as this stunning image is composed of Gold, Green, and Emerald, so are our lives built upon trios like these. They provide us with warmth, beauty, and harmony - the essential elements of a fulfilling existence.