When I visit a beach, I’m always intrigued by the numerous ways people display themselves as they stroll, jog, and meander along the shoreline. These beachgoers are willing participants in an intimate show that makes public what is usually reserved for a private setting. Modesty is tossed away as they absorb the sun’s ultra violet rays.

On a beach in Sarasota, Florida, I harnessed a discrete Canon S100 to capture these scenes that passed by. The results revealed an extraordinary cross section of humanity bonded by the same quest for sun, relaxation and inner thought. The view from my beach chair never looked so fascinating.

The photographs, taken over two days in August 2013, were post-processed using Adobe Photoshop CS5 and Nik Color Efex Pro 4.