Sanitja Port, Menorca

My first night in Menorca took me to the small port of Sanitja, at the northern tip of the island. From inside an old, partially ruined fishermen’s hut, I found a direct frame to the sea: a stone opening that cuts the horizon and frames the scene.

Through that opening, a llaüt rests moored on perfectly calm waters. Its clear reflection floats beside it thanks to the total absence of wind. The illuminated stone in the foreground contrasts with the cool tones of the sky and sea, where static clouds and scattered stars alternate. The light bathing the scene comes not from any direct source, but from a distant glow, filtered from the depths of the island.

For centuries, this natural port has sheltered boats crossing the north of Menorca. Today, activity has ceased, but the place retains its original form: simple, practical, without frills. This night photograph shows exactly that. Nothing was placed or altered. It was simply there.