Dual scale incongruities give this vista its melancholy, timeless mood. The ship, which ran aground on Columbia Beach one hundred and three years ago, is dwarfed by the vastness of the sea and sky. Meanwhile, the remains of the ship loom large above a group of tourists who have come to view it at the edge of the sea. Both the ship and the tourists are seen in backlight, which abstracts them as silhouettes, more symbolic than real. A closer look at detail shows the tourists in various situations – some tend young children, others make pictures, or share the experience with their dog.