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Erik Strand

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The coast from above
Water

The coast from above

My nephew flew his drone over the beach. I finally saw what I swim in.

Reading the sky before the forecast
Notes

Reading the sky before the forecast

I check the app every morning. Then I look up and decide for myself.

Sunset over open sea
Water

Sunset over open sea

The sun goes into the water and the colour stays for an hour.

Hills in layers
Walking

Hills in layers

From the top you can count the ridges. Each one is a shade paler.

Under the surface
Water

Under the surface

Goggles on, face down, and the sound of the world switched off.

A wave I tried to photograph
Water

A wave I tried to photograph

Two hundred attempts. The sea did not hold still for any of them.

Following the river up
Walking

Following the river up

Start at the bridge and walk against the water until lunch.

White water from the ferry
Water

White water from the ferry

I stand at the back rail and watch the wake. It is the only screen I never get tired of.

A boat on a still night
Notes

A boat on a still night

Notes from a sleepless night at anchor.

The rocks at dusk
Water

The rocks at dusk

Granite stays warm after sunset. People stay too.