Zero = Nobody

A deserted stretch of Malibu beach unfurls beneath a bright sky, its sand unmarked by footprints. The photograph captures the paradox of solitude—a vast, empty space in the midst of a bustling world. It evokes the isolation that can linger even when surrounded by others, like an untouched island in a sea of humanity. Yet there is a quiet beauty in this emptiness, a sense of serenity that comes from accepting the stillness. The image invites contemplation, suggesting that in the absence of distraction, one might find a deeper connection to the self, like the gentle waves that wash upon the shore, whispering secrets to the sand.

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Captured with a Leica M Monochrom and a 35mm lens
Zeros Beach, Malibu
October, 2023