On 19 March 2016, during my long journey through Asia, I spent a peaceful day at the almost deserted Srithanu Beach on Koh Pha Ngan. This photo captures exactly the simplicity and serenity of that moment. The beach was clear and soft, the sand warm under my feet, while the sea faded into beautiful layers of turquoise and deep blue towards the horizon. In that vast, calm water bobbed a simple wooden boat - silent, unhurried, as if, like me, it was taking a break.
I remember how the world around me became almost soundless. No crowds, no engines, just the gentle murmur of small waves rolling out onto the beach. It was one of those rare moments when everything makes sense, without anything special having to happen. Just the sea, the sky and a boat peacefully bobbing along with the day.
Inge van Veen (1985) travels to special places on earth every year to capture the world through her lens. With a background in fashion photography, she has a unique eye for detail and knows how to capture the beauty of the everyday.
Since her first trip in 2009 - an..
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