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11-AUG-2014

One foot a time, Imperial Beach, California, 2014

I have no idea why this fellow left his beach chair to walk towards the water wearing only one shoe. However, he offered me an opportunity to make an incongruous photograph. I was able to emphasize this incongruity by waiting until he reached the wettest part of the sand, creating a reflection that repeats his bare foot for a second time. I left the empty chair in the frame as well – his other shoe rests just behind it.

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Phil Douglis30-Sep-2014 23:54
After I made this picture, I wondered if he even realized that one shoe was still in place as he strolled towards the water. He seemed oblivious to everything but his walk to the sea.
Iris Maybloom (irislm)30-Sep-2014 23:40
I guess he's just testing the waters to see if it's worth untying his laces and removing his other shoe and sock. Go figure! How nice of him, however, to provide you with this incongruity and a fun image of human foibles.
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