It is said that in that rough sea, there are many treacherous reefs, exposed above the water or hidden beneath the waves, which are undoubtedly a deadly threat to ships. However, it is on such reefs that lighthouses have been built to guide lost ships, to show them the way and to give them a ray of hope.
The lighthouse, painted in white and red stripes, stands out like an old soldier, standing his ground day and night, rain or shine. Especially at night, its white light penetrates through the darkness of the night and becomes one of the brightest sights in the sea. When the storm comes, thunder and lightning, its light is still so firm and conspicuous, it tells every seafarer, no matter how difficult and dangerous the road ahead, there is always a light for you to guide the direction of home.
Of course, the lighthouse on the reef is also a frequent visitor to pale-colour landscapes. Painters like to depict its warmth at sunrise, its solitude in the evening sun, and its stillness under the stars. Such images are usually dominated by muted colours, with a few wispy white clouds embedded in the pale blue sky, while the lighthouse on the reef looks even more towering and resolute against such a wonderful natural backdrop. The brush strokes gently stir up the white foam of the waves, outline the reef with light sepia, and embellish the lighthouse with the brightest colours, making the whole picture both serene and far-reaching in beauty, and at the same time warm and heart-warming in power. In front of such paintings, the viewer can often feel a sense of inner peace and hope for the future.
The lighthouse on the reef is not only the guardian of the sea, but also an important element in the light-colour landscape painting. With its own unique posture, it tells us that in the voyage of life, no matter how many winds and waves we encounter, as long as there is a lighthouse of hope leading us, we will always find the way to the harbour.