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By the Sea

By the Sea

"Vicinity to the sea is desirable, because it is easier to do nothing by the sea than anywhere else, and because bathing and basking on the shore cannot be...
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"Vicinity to the sea is desirable, because it is easier to do nothing by the sea than anywhere else, and because bathing and basking on the shore cannot be considered an employment but only an apotheosis of loafing." ~ E.F. Benson

Thought I'd take a different approach to capturing the sensory perfection of the seaside by putting my wide angle lens to work. I like how the horizon curves gently to either side, giving the impression that you are sitting on your rock on top of the world.
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SONY NEX-VG30E

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Aperture 0/10 ISO 100 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 0/10

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Sep, 2017

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