This image was taken with a film camera on the beach of Monterosso al Mare, in the picturesque Cinque Terre. After a day at the beach, I was on my way back to my hotel when this scene caught my eye. The low evening sun cast a warm, golden glow and brought the colors of the iconic orange and green parasols to life. The beach radiates calm: empty sunbeds after a long summer day, scattered with towels, clothes drying in the sun, and a hat casually left on a chair. In the background, a few people are still floating peacefully in the calm sea.
A scene full of quiet stories, captured in a single moment. You can almost feel the warmth on your skin and hear the gentle sound of the waves. For me, this photo captures the ultimate holiday feeling: slowing down, relaxing, and forgetting about time for a while