South Beach - Lifeguard Stands in the Morning

On a recent trip to Miami I decided to rise before the sun (and my meetings) to enjoy the early morning sunrise and smell of the salt air as the waves crashed against the shore. This was my first time to Miami and to the area of South Beach. It is a sight to behold.

Below are a series of images of the life guard stands that dot the shoreline every 500 yards or so. Built to replace the original structures damaged when Hurricane Wilma hit in 2006, the lifeguard stands are fully functional and used daily.

10th Street Lifeguard Stand

16th Street Lifeguard Stand

15th Street Lifeguard Stand

14th Street Lifeguard Stand

13th Street Lifeguard Stand

12th Street Lifeguard Stand

The quiet morning walk along the beach was a great way to start my day and though the sun soaked bodies that typically dot the beach are also a main attraction of South Beach, the peace and tranquility of the morning offered this somewhat introverted photographer time to enjoy the simple beauty of the rising sun and the warm glow of light as it enveloped the delightfully colored stands the lifeguards call home.