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Rishabh Khaneja's avatar

Wow. What a lovely read Shital. I loved the 2,3 and second last photos beyond measure.

Excellent work like always ❤️

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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

Thanks much Rishabh for reading and for letting me know what you liked.

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wildflower's avatar

Especially the black-white-pics got me. Great work! 👏

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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

Thanks so much!

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Mukta Naik's avatar

Such a perfect balance of images and words Shital! Makes me think that the beach is soothing not just because of the rhythm of the waves and the vast horizon in view but because of its ability to showcase the diversity of humanity against that vast eternal backdrop.

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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

Thanks so much Mukta and I agree completely!

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Geert Huysman's avatar

Beaches are intriguing. Back in Belgium I have been working the same stretch of beach myself for years now. (https://amatterofseeing.substack.com/p/fishing-for-light-in-the-surf)

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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

Thanks Geert! I just checked out your images. Thank you for sharing.

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Mark Foard's avatar

Beautiful photos and prose as always, Shital.

The one thing that I miss the most since moving from England to Toronto is easy access to the sea. Yes, we have Lake Ontario on our doorstep but it’s not nearly the same. We have to fly to get to the coast from where we now live, but it’s so worth it when we get there. There’s nothing more cathartic than walking along a sandy beach, listening to the waves crashing and breathing in salty sea air.

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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

Thank you Mark. I understand as I miss the ocean too. I have to travel to enjoy these moments as well. But it’s totally worth it!

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Cindy Hansen's avatar

I love it when you focus on the little stories happening along the beach, especially the boys playing in the crashing, churning waves on shore. Such exuberance!

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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

Thank you Cindy! Happy the post resonated with you.

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Georgia B.'s avatar

I love the photo of the little boy mid-air, leaping forward into the waves.

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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

Me too!! Thanks Georgia

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Cherie Lee's avatar

Inspiring words and photos to start my day! Thanks again, Shital.

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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

Thank you very much Cherie!

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Minaz Ansari's avatar

We are so blessed to be living in a country with a huge coastline. Such beautiful metaphors Shital! Also loved the observations of your lens. Great read all in all!

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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

Thanks a ton Minaz!

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Andrew Eberlin's avatar

Some wonderful and contemplative photos. The third photo has so much going on and the penultimate one is a perfectly composed, thoughtful image. Lovely colours too.

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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

Thanks much Andrew. Really good to know what you liked.

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Juliette's avatar

I really like the image of the man, the child and the dog. A always, lovely post, Shital!

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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

Thanks so much Juliette. I liked the way the father and his daughter stood together watching the ocean.

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Antony Henao's avatar

Beautiful photos and moments you managed to capture, Shital!

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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

Thanks a lot Antony!

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susan conner's avatar

Really beautiful. Thank you.

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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

Thanks much Susan

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Monica P.'s avatar

You have truly captured the tapestry in your photographs.

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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

Thank you very much Monica

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Kevin Hansen's avatar

"the beach is a metaphor for the impermanence in life"

True! It's always there, but it is never quite the same as it was before.

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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

Yes it’s always changing and evolving into something new. Thank you for stopping by Kevin.

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Sanket's avatar

This was a sensational piece Shital. Loved the pictures, the thoughts, the depth . Everything.

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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

Thanks so much Sanket

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