Faro de Avançada (built in 1905) sits on a rocky headland at the mouth of Port de Pollença. At only 11 metres high, it’s not a tall lighthouse, but perched 25 metres above sea level it has guided ships into the bay for well over a century. Its white tower against the Tramuntana backdrop has become a quiet landmark for sailors, locals, and photographers alike.5:30 a.m. Coffee, gear, and out the door. The drive to Port de Pollença is short—fifteen minutes—leaving enough time to set up and let the stillness of the morning sink in. PhotoPills marks the spot precisely, so by 6:45 I’m in position with tripod legs firm in the sand. Sunrise is due at 7:08, with perfect alignment behind the lighthouse just four minutes later.The horizon shifts through its palette—deep crimson into burning orange. At 7:08 the first edge of the sun appears through the trees beside the tower. I check focus, exposure, and settings once more. The Nikon Z8 is set: five-second timer, a burst of nine.The sun races faster than you expect at that hour. I time the release, press the shutter, and freeze as the countdown beeps. Then—click, click, click. Nine frames in quick succession.On the back screen, shot four looks like it caught the moment. Later the computer will tell the truth, but I already know. Within minutes, the golden globe hardens into a searing white disc, too bright to hold.Time to pack it in. Coffee calls.