I have lived on the Northern Beaches all my life, and have always admired the many beautiful sights they offer. They provide great inspiration for my works. Manly is picturesque at dusk, especially the wharf and East Esplanade. I wanted to capture it just before the sun disappears, so you can still see some blue in the sky. The lights also add to the scene as they contrast with the darkness of the water and the trees in the background. The trees, water, walking path and lights come together in a picturesque image.