[A few salty images to get you through the winter. SB SM]
courtesy of the Smithsonian Newsletter
Foam from ocean waves slams against the back of a young boy, delighting in the sun and sand of a day on the beach. Luis Andre Sampaio, Brazil, 2022Colorful umbrellas protect beachgoers from the glaring sun on a day when most seemingly opted to stay somewhere cooler. Simon Heather, New Jersey, 2021This beautiful beach with aqua blue waters is found off the north coast of Egypt around 50 miles west of Alexandria. Karim Shokair, Egypt, 2020Along with five beach options, visitors to Tybee Island can tour a museum, a historical lighthouse, a military fort and more. Samantha Klosterman, Georgia, 2018A young girl reaches for the sky on a serene shore at Boracay Island’s White Beach. Zulim Obispo, Philippines, 2009This aerial shot features bright, colorful umbrellas dotting a beautiful beach, a contrast to the soft blue hue of the water. Dinesh Boaz, Spain, 2022Relaxing on the beach while listening to the calming sounds of the waves is one option. Playtime in the ocean, allowing the waves to overtake you, is another. Mary Smist, North Carolina, 2009The ocean can seem endless, but the same can’t be said for this shoreline. Beachgoers meet the challenge of finding spots in the sand to anchor their umbrellas. Marissa Bognanno, Italy, 2008A small, naturally camouflagedcrab tosses sand in the air while creating a burrow near the shore. Hikkaduwa Liyanage Prasantha Vinod, Sri Lanka, 2021A lone beachgoer appears miniscule against a backdrop of vast turquoise skies, cotton ball clouds and picturesque mountain ranges. Jose Valderrama, California, 2021A steady surfer watches as a wave knocks another headfirst off his board. Phạm Văn Thành, Vietnam, 2011Facing the horizon, a young boy could be pondering what type of splash he’s going to make upon the world. Kristine Ghia Malicay, the Philippines, 2019With these coin-operated binoculars, beachgoers can see miles of ocean—or focus on wonders closer to shore, like a small shipwreck. Ed Katrusik, New Jersey, 2008In this panoramic view taken from a beach chair, the shoreline seems to be smiling. Richard Burke, Mexico, 2017A family flips out over the beauty of the public beach at Long Bay, Jamaica. Siri Thompson, Jamaica, 2022This Volkswagen van is packed to the brim with beach chairs, ready to be sold to beachgoers looking to relax on the sand. Caroline Gutman, Brazil, 2013At sunset, a surfer with his board at the ready looks out onto the dimly lit waters of the Pacific. Eugene Reshetov, California, 2021A couple shares a colorful, striped beach towel as the two walk along the Riegelmann Boardwalk at Coney Island. Forrest Walker, New York, 2018A little girl with incredible resolve refused to let a few waves topple her castle for good. She built and rebuilt her creations as the waters repeatedly destroyed them. Yuri Budilnikov, Indonesia, 2019This unattended lifeguard station is one of scores that dot the shorelines from New York to California, where this one overlooks scenic Huntington Beach. Jason Shannon, California, 2009
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4 thoughts on “Last Call for The Beach”
Is that your sister Jan?
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No, not by a long shot.
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So who’s the woman with glasses and a striped shirt sitting next to Patrick in the Hull video?
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Whoops, my error. That is my sister Jan in the video at the end.
Is that your sister Jan?
No, not by a long shot.
So who’s the woman with glasses and a striped shirt sitting next to Patrick in the Hull video?
Whoops, my error. That is my sister Jan in the video at the end.