Jana Sokolovskaja, Nazare beach (PLACES 2025)

This photo shows a scene on Nazaré Beach in Portugal, where a bulldozer has turned the sand into a giant, leaf-like pattern with sweeping lines and curves. A few people and surfers are scattered around, making the whole thing feel even more impressive, like a mix of beach art and heavy machinery at work.

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