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MAG · 29 August 2026

No lifeguard on duty

An empty sandy beach at dusk; a blue lifeguard tower in the middle with a sign saying no lifeguard is on duty; a row of tall palms, white buildings and a golden post-sunset sky behind
An empty sandy beach at dusk; a blue lifeguard tower in the middle with a sign saying no lifeguard is on duty; a row of tall palms, white buildings and a golden post-sunset sky behind

Photograph: MAG · Description: AI

The tower says plainly that it will not be saving anyone today. It stands on empty sand, blue and honest, and that honesty is the loveliest thing about it.

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