In Jullouville, Normandy, Eloi de La Monneraye takes photos of the sea. That seems natural, even mundane. And yet, every picture is a personal story
Archipel confidentiel
This secret place is my childhood playground. The exploration of my boyhood now takes place through my lens.
Instant d’harmonie et de légèreté
Aux premières loges pour le spectacle
Here, the lights are constantly changing. The sea can be blue, green, black, or grey. It’s fascinating to create with these elements in constant mutation.
À marée basse
Sous les nuages, la plage
There is an organic element in this web of veins crisscrossing the sand of the beach with this back and forth movement of the tides, as regular and natural as breathing is to life.
Après la baignade
Seaside attractions have a unique atmosphere with an unlikely mix of characters.
Derrière la dune
I like to photograph what’s going on in the background, not necessarily the beach or popular spots.
La manche vue d'en haut
L'office de tourisme de Jullouville
My favorite compositions are the ones that appear spontaneously, when ordinary happenings naturally form a painting.
Sur les hauteurs de la falaise
Cache-cache avec le soleil
The sky is always present at the seaside, always changing and unpredictable.
Les milles visages du ciel Normand
By Eloi de la Monneraye @eloidlm
A freelance photographer, Eloi de la Monneraye has a special interest in the sea, open spaces, and the natural symmetry of the elements. His work proves it.
