Playing on the beach

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Photo of Omar kicking water at the beach in Mauritius, taken late afternoon, nearly sunset, with NikonD90 -

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Beach scene with kids playing in the sand. Painted with Windsor Newton watercolors on Arches 100% cotton cold press, 300lb

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