These photographs are part of a series taken in Whitstable, Kent, United Kingdom, a quaint coastal town famous for its shellfish and rugged shoreline. The weathered wooden groynes, shaped by time and the sea, stand as silent sentinels, creating a calm barrier between the people resting on the shingle and the lively harbor just beyond.

"People of Whitstable" serves as my personal 'beach therapy,' capturing the essence of this charming coastal town, which offers much more than just oysters. As the town becomes livelier with the arrival of summer, moments of peace and solitude can still be discovered along the windy shingle or in the quiet, winding lanes of the town.

As Martin Parr observed, the beach is a place where people are at their most relaxed and authentic, showcasing a diverse range of national behaviors and attitudes, making it a compelling subject for social observation.