Twilight at Monterey Regional Airport | A Secret View
A chance discovery at the Monterey Airport turned into a photo story
A twilight scene at Monterey Regional Airport, captured from a public viewing area overlooking the runway.
Finding that old photographer feeling again
A networking event at Monterey Airport was winding down. I was about to leave with fellow PG Chamber Ambassador VJ (owner of Monterey Car Company) when he said let’s go check out this area down a long, empty hallway. We discovered a viewing deck to the runway! In the twilight light passengers were boarding a plane. The railing was pretty high, so I had to hold my camera up over my head to get a clear photo. After a couple of attempts, I was able to get this one with the composition I wanted, a level horizon and since I could not clear the railing in the frame, I decided to use it as a leading line into the photo frame itself.
I have only flown once in the past 16 years, and it was in fact from Monterey Airport, but I do not remember seeing a viewing deck or my own plane boarding experience so this all felt like seeing a secret world I had no idea existed in the Monterey area. It is also a good feeling that “finding” a photo like this can still excite the old photographer side of me. I am glad to now share it.
Still Noticing Moments Like This
There is something about moments like this that takes me back to why I picked up a camera in the first place. No assignment, no expectations—just opportunity, timing, and a scene that quietly comes together.
That same awareness carries into the work I do for clients. Whether it is a commercial project, a team shoot, or something more complex on location, I am always looking for those small, real moments that make an image feel more complete.
If that approach resonates with you, I am always open to new projects and conversations.
And for those who simply enjoy this kind of scene, this image is also available as a fine art print.