Isn't this a wonderful place to just think about everything?
The evening sun bathes the scene in a warm light in Setúbal, a quiet and almost deserted place in the south of Lisbon in 2018. The most you'll find here are a few stray tourists, a small kiosk - and this old man on the beach, gazing pensively to the east, his face resting in his left hand.
What might be going through his head? Is he thinking about his family? Or about his past friends?
I can still feel the warm sand between my toes as I take this photo. At first I think I have to hurry - but I have plenty of time. The man's calm and composure are a real gift!
Take this picture as an opportunity to ponder for yourself. Let the vibrant summer colours put you in a positive mood, place the picture in a large format in one of your favourite places and simply bring a little Setúbal into your home.
Note: This photo is real and not AI-generated.
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