Photographed at the Santa Monica Pier, this image marks the Pacific Terminus of Route 66 — the symbolic finish line for travelers who began their journey thousands of miles east. The quiet sweep of sand and ocean stands in contrast to the noise and motion of the highway that led here.
Created using the wet plate collodion process, the photograph captures the shimmer of light on water, the haze of sea air, and the subtle geometry of pier and surf. The process’s silver depth and tonal range give the scene a timeless calm — as if the long road finally exhales.
Part of the NomadType Route 66 series, Pacific Terminus represents the end of the line and the beginning of reflection — a natural close to a journey across the American landscape.
Photographed at the Santa Monica Pier, this image marks the Pacific Terminus of Route 66 — the symbolic finish line for travelers who began their journey thousands of miles east. The quiet sweep of sand and ocean stands in contrast to the noise and motion of the highway that led here.
Created using the wet plate collodion process, the photograph captures the shimmer of light on water, the haze of sea air, and the subtle geometry of pier and surf. The process’s silver depth and tonal range give the scene a timeless calm — as if the long road finally exhales.
Part of the NomadType Route 66 series, Pacific Terminus represents the end of the line and the beginning of reflection — a natural close to a journey across the American landscape.
