Ataúro is a small island opposite Díli, the capital of Timor-Leste, the young nation that became independent in 2002.

It's a paradise for divers, hikers, and nature lovers in general.

We went for a weekend and woke up before sunrise just to witness the mangroves waking up in the sea. The tones were amazing, and I barely edited the photo and its pink color.

I made several photos with different settings. The long exposure ones, turning the sea smooth as silk are, by far, my favorite ones.