This 20 foot high gateway to the Imperial Beach Pier Plaza was created by artist Malcolm Jones and dedicated in 1999. Each of the four translucent surfboard shaped arches weigh three quarters of a ton. They symbolize giant surfboards stuck in the sand, and pay homage to the surfing heritage of Imperial Beach. The presence of feathery clouds in the sky inspired me to make this photograph with a wideangle lens from across the street, allowing me to not only include the clouds in my image but also the feathery palm trees that dominate the scene. I layer this handsome gateway with people in both the foreground and background, flanking the giant boulder that draws the eye through the monument and give a sense of scale to the image.