post-apocalyptic beaches

3 January 2011 by Carolina Engman

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Pictures by Mattias Swenson

BOMBAY BEACH. As you might remember I flew over to LA to do a photoshoot for a japanese brand about 2 weeks ago. Due to lack of sun, we hit the roads for a crazy roadtrip in an old motorhome and ended up close to San Diego.

One of the places that crossed our paths while shooting was Bombay Beach. It is beautiful out there, yet it’s one of the eeriest places I have ever visited. The beach has something post-apocalyptic about it with the ground covered in dead fish, killed by the high salinity in the water, and ruins of old abandoned houses along the shoreline. I really wish we would have had more time to take pictures and explore the area fully, but I guess that will have to be an adventure of it’s own, one day..

76 thoughts on “post-apocalyptic beaches”

mia on 3 January 2011 at 11:36 said:

cool photos! good job Matthias :)

bisous,
mia

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anne on 3 January 2011 at 11:56 said:

These pictures are amazing, especially the first one! Love it!!!

Kiss&HappyNewYear

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fashionsmajlik on 3 January 2011 at 11:59 said:

beautiful pictures ;)

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Marie on 3 January 2011 at 12:00 said:

Awesome photos!
Jess on 3 January 2011 at 12:04 said:

AWSOME pics! It indeed looks like a little adventure!

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alannah on 3 January 2011 at 12:12 said:

wow that is a really cool description of the area. makes me want to see more of the actual location.
love your eye make-up & just your whole style here in general. really dif from you but i like it.x

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gudino on 3 January 2011 at 12:12 said:

The pictures bring the feeling of the place. Can imagine how beautiful it is in reality.
Suitable outfit & character. Good job! ;)
Sanne Robin on 3 January 2011 at 12:19 said:

stunning photos! especially like the last one with the birds….

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Franzi on 3 January 2011 at 12:25 said:

Beautiful pictures as always, Carolina, gorgeous! :)
xoxo F
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classiq on 3 January 2011 at 12:29 said:

beautiful photos!
Whatthecitywears on 3 January 2011 at 12:30 said:

The photos are amazing, and you too! Love these feather flower and earrings!
WOW!!
D E B O R A on 3 January 2011 at 12:43 said:

Amazing pics!

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Mathilde on 3 January 2011 at 12:45 said:

Ce sont de trÃ¨s jolies clichés!

NICE POST!
x

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Hippie Fruit on 3 January 2011 at 12:48 said:

Love the photo with the birds … it’s absolutly stunning !! xx
Raspberry Jam on 3 January 2011 at 12:59 said:

AMAZING!

Love these photos!!!

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XOXO
luckapucka on 3 January 2011 at 13:06 said:

those excellent photos? wow, i like the fish!!!
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Michelle on 3 January 2011 at 13:38 said:

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Chara on 3 January 2011 at 13:47 said:

This beach is so picturesque indeed!
You look so beautiful.. Can’t wait to see the whole photoshoot!!
Happy 2011!

xoxo
Chara
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therawpower on 3 January 2011 at 14:16 said:

haha wut is the thing u were holding on top of ur head ??

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Kelli Rogis on 3 January 2011 at 14:21 said:

These are fantastic photos, really love the styling :)

XoXO-Kelli K
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rouli on 3 January 2011 at 14:41 said:

u look amazin dear!
magi new year!

kissssss
cleoinlove on 3 January 2011 at 14:45 said:

i love your look…amazing job cant wait to see all the pics!!!
La Petite Marmoset on 3 January 2011 at 14:55 said:

Beautiful shoot!

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Emilia on 3 January 2011 at 15:18 said:

WOW!! So beautiful photos, you’re so pretty :)
amalie on 3 January 2011 at 15:23 said:

beautiful photos!
jessica on 3 January 2011 at 15:48 said:

this is amazing.
all photos look beautiful.
i love the styling.

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carling on 3 January 2011 at 15:52 said:

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Rose on 3 January 2011 at 16:12 said:

Beautiful, just beautiful…
Axelle on 3 January 2011 at 16:37 said:

I love the way the photos came out, so earthy and natural. ♥-Axelle

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Emily & Abigail on 3 January 2011 at 16:47 said:

gorgeous.. love the styling! happy new year, xx

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stylison on 3 January 2011 at 17:27 said:

great photos!

xoxo
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callahan on 3 January 2011 at 18:04 said:

Wow the images are so beautiful, I love them! x
Carrie on 3 January 2011 at 19:34 said:

amazing and beautiful pics!

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Brianna on 3 January 2011 at 19:43 said:

i am completely speechless! these are absolutely beautiful!!!
Stephanie on 3 January 2011 at 19:48 said:

these shots are INSANE!!!!

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thefashionguitar on 3 January 2011 at 20:09 said:

Amazing! XO
hannah on 3 January 2011 at 20:10 said:

LOVELY photos! the scenery goes perfect with your outfit!

X

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sofia on 3 January 2011 at 20:32 said:

Woooow the first picture is amazing!!!!
Sofia
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Daria on 3 January 2011 at 21:30 said:

Sooo sexy!Love it!
Linn on 3 January 2011 at 21:31 said:

brilliant photos of you
Shilpi on 3 January 2011 at 21:41 said:

gorgeous shoot!

xx

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Cristy + Duda on 3 January 2011 at 22:04 said:

I LOVE YOUR BLOG!!!

this photoshoot is amazing, you look gorgeous as usual
Anna on 3 January 2011 at 22:29 said:

nice photoshoot!

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sparkles on 3 January 2011 at 22:31 said:

Wow – very very cool, thanks for sharing these amazing pictures! I love this post x
dragon fruit on 3 January 2011 at 22:35 said:

wow this does look beautiful. lovely!
Angga Heinrich on 3 January 2011 at 23:41 said:

Stunning pictures!! I have never heard about Bombay Beach!!! Loving the photoshoot
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Mercedes Sanz on 4 January 2011 at 0:00 said:

INCREDIBLE PICS!! LOVE YOUR LOOK!
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xoxo
Carina on 4 January 2011 at 0:13 said:

amazing photos!!!!
Spence. on 4 January 2011 at 0:36 said:

Absolutely stunning!
x
Montana on 4 January 2011 at 0:45 said:

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Happy New Year!

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Elena Vasilieva on 4 January 2011 at 0:46 said:

these pictures are absolutely amazing, loving these feathers on your head and a splash of leopard print is absolutely perfect, adds this extra edgy to the outfit

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x
Jennifer on 4 January 2011 at 0:55 said:

Wow, you look stunning in the first photo. Love the dramatic make-up and all the feathers.

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Nostalgic Senses on 4 January 2011 at 2:07 said:

Wow! Looks great!

Love From Seoul,
Nostalgic Senses

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sayablack on 4 January 2011 at 2:11 said:

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.
What’s Japanese brand name?
I’m looking forward to see your pics in Japan!!
Natalie on 4 January 2011 at 2:11 said:

lovely
Sea on 4 January 2011 at 2:29 said:

Absolutely stunnnning photos

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xxSea
Alexa on 4 January 2011 at 4:57 said:

Love the leopard print shawl and lace top. They look amazing paired together. The floral headpiece is so whimsical! Fabulous outfit!

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jessierubin on 4 January 2011 at 5:23 said:

your post have never failed me and my fashion craving mind!! haha i love all your outfitss! (:

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Song Anh on 4 January 2011 at 5:47 said:

How pretty you are! These photos are beautiful I can’t seem to believe how eery the place can be.

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Youngseo on 4 January 2011 at 6:48 said:

Aww ur sooooooo stunning !! It’s really awesome pics
Kaye Beeh on 4 January 2011 at 7:25 said:

This looks like a magazine editorial shoot.
nyrha on 4 January 2011 at 8:24 said:

You look stunning, the outfit is stunning, pics are stunning…. Evrything is Stunning!

XX
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Alinne's Style on 4 January 2011 at 8:49 said:

The shots are absolutely faboulous! you look amazing! he is so creative on making photos

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melissa on 4 January 2011 at 8:56 said:

These pics are wonderful, especially the first one! Great post and job, congrats!

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snoWhite on 4 January 2011 at 9:25 said:

great pics!! good job!!
I just found your blog 2day but I really like it – i’m following you ;) take care!
xoxo S.

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nancie on 4 January 2011 at 12:00 said:

love the pics even without the sun!
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kristin on 4 January 2011 at 13:25 said:

verkligen helt underbara bilder
slimbykings on 4 January 2011 at 14:33 said:

jeez some amazing original takes!!! such clever compistions and colours!
She Wears, She Shares on 5 January 2011 at 2:41 said:

Just beautiful!
Vera on 5 January 2011 at 7:26 said:

Wow…amazing photos and great styling! Love the integration of leopard prints into a bohemian look (:

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Carolyn on 5 January 2011 at 8:49 said:

this shoot is so beautiful and epic! love it
NÃºria on 9 January 2011 at 16:54 said:

Absolutely amazing!

XX, NÃºria
giuli on 16 January 2011 at 17:38 said:

beautiful photos !!!!!!!
Alice Ancarani on 17 August 2011 at 4:01 said:

These photos are stunning!
Here is an amazing article about beauty and the beach:
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Felicia Rodrigues dos Santos on 19 February 2014 at 17:03 said:

one word: WAUW! Amazing (okay, two words;))
Love, Felicia
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