This dramatic black and white composition captures a massive basaltic sea stack located at Praia Formosa in Funchal, Madeira. The image highlights the island's volcanic geology, featuring a staircase carved directly into the rugged rock face that allows visitors to ascend the formation from the characteristic pebble beach below. The high-contrast lighting emphasizes the texture of the dark volcanic stone against the backdrop of the Atlantic horizon.
| Camera | FUJIFILM X-T50 |
| Date | February 20, 2026 |
| Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Focal Length | 41.1mm |
| Shutter Speed | 1/4000s |
| Used Lens | SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 021 |
| ISO | 125 |
| Flash | No |