I am apparently a beach magnet.
This week I attempted to go to the beach… alone… for a little one on one time with the surf and sun. I went to my favorite beach, early… only 15 minutes after the gates opened. (My favorite place is at a state park, surprise there, and it opens at 8 a.m.)
I sat my blanket and bags down a good 50 yards from the nearest people. Seems there were some other sun seekers who arrived before I did. The rest of the beach was deserted except for an occasional runner.
It was a beautiful day. A few fluffy clouds, practically no seagulls (flying vermin!), a light breeze… glorious.
That was until a family of eight in chambray shirts and khakis set up a photo studio beside me. I actually worried that I’d somehow be collateral damage in their portrait they were so close to me. Then there was the group of Yayas ~ about five loud women all dressed in their Sunday beach best ~ there for the photo opps, swapping point and shoot cameras… again within feet of me.
People! Do you not see the miles of empty beach? You have to invade my tiny bubble of sunshine? I gave up on trying to enjoy my solitude when four other groups began setting up their paraphernalia in a tight semi-circle around me. Shenanigans! It is a conspiracy I tell you!
(Photos shot with a Nikon D60, using an 18-55mm, 55-200mm, 20mm f/2.8 wide-angle, 50mm f/1.8 prime lens and/or a Nikon CoolPix S205)
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Love the photos and I enjoy myself a lot more when in solitaire then in the crowds. Enjoyed your photos.
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Gorgeous photos! Love the fishing poles!
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I haven’t been to a beach in ages…but I use to love sitting out there with the sun, air and water. Thanks for bringing the beach to me through your gorgeous photos….I just all of them. Happy Memorial Day weekend Tara… ~Joy
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That sand shot with the water behind it is INCREDIBLE. it makes me miss you something fierce and want to hop onto a plane asap. maybe we can finally make this happen! hahahah. beautiful shots for a beautiful lady 😉
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I love the bokeh in the water and sand shot! SO jealous of being able to go, period!
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Girlfriend — I love the world through your lens.
Gorgeous.
You attract them because you are sheer awesomeness — deal with it 😉
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Love the names on the post…so simple and yet dynamic. I also love the lines of the fishing poles. Great series…pretty much sucks about people invading your bubble, though! Why do they do that when there is a whole beach available!?
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i hate it when people invade your space like that! there are great photos though.
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I love these pictures. Absolutely and completely LOVE them!
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Love these shots!! I like your eye. And now I want a day at the beach by myself- just me and my camera!
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