Office beach
Prompt
With waves lapping rhythmically against the shore, a stylish officewoman sits casually at the water's edge, her black pencil skirt soaked where it brushes the wet sand and shallow surf. She wears a crisp white blouse, unbuttoned just enough to suggest ease, and silver barrettes pin her wind-tossed hair neatly back. Her sharp gaze peers over the rims of slightly slid-down glasses at a black laptop precariously resting on damp beach sand, a pink cocktail in a martini glass balanced effortlessly in one hand. The bright midday sun glares off the rippling waves and jagged rocks framing the horizon, casting reflections that dance over the scene. Nearby, an old beige desktop monitor and full-sized keyboard lie half-submerged, underscoring the absurd twist on remote work culture. The photo has a grainy quality, suggesting it may be a still from a video or taken with an older digital camera. Quick snapshots create a soft-focus effect at the edges, and muted colors swirl into a nostalgic haze, capturing the unlikely marriage of corporate formality and beach tranquility. A gentle breeze ruffles her wet skirt as the salt spray mingles with office paraphernalia—early-2000s digicam snapshot, grainy quality.