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Boy running out of the ocean surf

This boy was running away from the surf as the waves came in. I took the photograph to capture his joy within that moment. He was in awe of the ocean, and it felt like it was his first time seeing it. The seaweed in the photo also felt like a sea monster was chasing him.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: California, United States of America
Camera: PENTAX K-1 Mark II
Copyright: © Gregory Williams