Huffington Magazine Issue 50 | Page 124

L CODA MOVINGLIFESTYLE IMAGE TRAVEL LIFESTYLE STYLE Beaches on High BY PRISCILLA FRANK PHOTOGRAPHS BY GRAY MALIN If you’re pining for the white sand, salty waves and teeny bikinis beyond your sad cubicle walls, may we suggest a photo series for you. Traveling photographer Gray Malin’s A La Plage spans six continents (in 16 helicopters!), capturing the world’s dreamiest beaches from a bird’s eye view. In an email to The Huffington Post, Malin explained how his passion for beaches extends beyond the obvious. “A simple beach or pool becomes a blank canvas that allows me to start seeing the world as art,” he wrote. Ahead, take a look at some of Malin’s sun-soaked photographs of beaches from on high, with a few words from the artist. CAMPS BAY, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA Wow. I cannot say enough amazing things about Cape Town. The city took me by surprise in every single way — especially the beautiful beaches sprawling along the coast. I hope to return to South Africa many times in my life. BEST SUMMER EVER BEST HUFFINGTON SUMMER 05.26.13 EVER HUFFINGTON 05.26.13