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MAVERICK LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY

The other side of Summer: Sea, safe and sun

Here is an incomplete yet striking gallery of images of summer holidays across the world, then and now.

The other side of Summer: Sea, safe and sun

A surfing dog rides a wave during the Surf Dog Competition at the 8th annual Petco Surf City Surf Dog event on September 25, 2016 in Huntington Beach, California. Dogs owners are expected to attend the dog surfing competition from as far as Florida, Australia and Brazil. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

By Maverick Life Editors

12 Dec 2020

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BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - JULY 15: People bask in the sun on Bournemouth beach on July 15, 2003 in Bournemouth, England. UK temperatures were expected to hit 31C (87F). (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) — People bask in the sun on Bournemouth beach on July 15, 2003 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Danielle Martin enjoying a cold drink as she sits in a sand hole on the beach near Melbourne. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

ZEEBRUGGE, BELGIUM - JULY 15: A sand sculpture is pictured on the site of the Sand Sculptures Festival on July 15, 2004 in Zeebrugge, Belgium. The Sand Sculptures Festival in Zeebrugge is one of the largest sand sculptures festivals in the world, this year's theme is Hollywood. (Photo by Mark Renders/Getty Images) — A sand sculpture is pictured on the site of the Sand Sculptures Festival on July 15, 2004 in Zeebrugge, Belgium. (Photo by Mark Renders/Getty Images)

September 2010: Sibonelo Maphalala and Siyabonga construct sand sculptures on the beach in Durban, South Africa on 29 September 2010. (Photo by Gallo Images/Daily Sun/Sipho Mchunu)

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - 29 September 2010: Sibonelo Maphalala and Siyabonga construct sand sculptures on the beach in Durban, South Africa on 29 September 2010. (Photo by Gallo Images/Daily Sun/Sipho Mchunu) — Sibonelo Maphalala and Siyabonga construct sand sculptures on the beach in Durban, South Africa on 29 September 2010. (Photo by Gallo Images/Daily Sun/Sipho Mchunu)

Children escape the heat of the summer by sitting under a small cascade, where Roman emperors bathed. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

epa08589661 A young boy runs through a water fountain at the beach in Southend, Essex, Britain, 07 August 2020. Temperatures are expected to reach 36C across Britain today. Many Britons are choosing staycations over holidays abroad during the Coronavirus pandemic. Local councils however are fearful of a spike in Coronavirus infections with the large numbers of visitors to holiday hotspots. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN — A young boy runs through a water fountain at the beach in Southend, Essex, Britain, 07 August 2020. TEPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 21: Simeone Scaramozzino (C) and other enthusiasts perform yoga in Times Square during an event marking the summer solstice on June 21, 2013 in New York City. Thousands of yogis will attend the free day-long event in Manhattan on the longest day of the year. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) — Simeone Scaramozzino (C) and other enthusiasts perform yoga in Times Square during an event marking the summer solstice on June 21, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

People enjoy the hot weather in Johannesburg by having fun at Wild Waters in Boksburg. (Photo by Gallo Images / Cornel van Heerden)

LIVERPOOL - UNITED KINGDOM JUNE 25: A youth practices his gymnastic moves as people enjoy the warm weather on Crosby Beach on June 25, 2020 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. The UK is experiencing a summer heatwave, with temperatures in many parts of the country expected to rise above 30C and weather warnings in place for thunderstorms at the end of the week. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) — A youth practices his gymnastic moves as people enjoy the warm weather on Crosby Beach on June 25, 2020 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES - JANUARY 26: A dog wearing a bouyancy aid is pictured on the beach at Watsons Bay during the annual "Every Man and His Dog" paddle board race on January 26, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Australia Day, formerly known as Foundation Day, is the official national day of Australia and is celebrated annually on January 26 to commemorate the arrival of the First Fleet to Sydney in 1788. (Photo by Brook Mitchell/Getty Images) — A dog wearing a buoyancy aid is pictured on the beach at Watsons Bay during the annual "Every Man and His Dog" paddle board race on January 26, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brook Mitchell/Getty Images)

TOYOOKA, JAPAN - AUGUST 23: Pet dogs wear life jackets and take a bath in the sea at Takeno Beach on August 23, 2014 in Toyooka, Japan. This beach is open for dogs and their owners every summer between the months of June and September. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images) — Pet dogs wear life jackets and take a bath in the sea at Takeno Beach on August 23, 2014 in Toyooka, Japan. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images)

TOYOOKA, JAPAN - AUGUST 23: A pet dog wear life jacket and take a bath in the sea with his owner at Takeno Beach on August 23, 2014 in Toyooka, Japan. This beach is open for dogs and their owners every summer between the months of June and September. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images) — A pet dog wear life jacket and take a bath in the sea with his owner at Takeno Beach on August 23, 2014 in Toyooka, Japan. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images)

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA - SEPTEMBER 25: A surfing dog has a high a perch atop a human's head at the Surf Dog Competition at the 8th annual Petco Surf City Surf Dog event on September 25, 2016 in Huntington Beach, California. Dogs owners are expected to attend the dog surfing competition from as far as Florida, Australia and Brazil. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images) — A surfing dog has a high a perch atop a human's head at the Surf Dog Competition at the 8th annual Petco Surf City Surf Dog event on September 25, 2016 in Huntington Beach, California. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA - SEPTEMBER 25: A surfing dog named Derby swims through waves after a wipe out at the Surf Dog Competition at the 8th annual Petco Surf City Surf Dog event on September 25, 2016 in Huntington Beach, California. Dogs owners are expected to attend the dog surfing competition from as far as Florida, Australia and Brazil. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images) — A surfing dog named Derby swims through waves after a wipe out at the Surf Dog Competition at the 8th annual Petco Surf City Surf Dog event on September 25, 2016 in Huntington Beach, California. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA - SEPTEMBER 25: A surfing dog and man compete in a tandem dog/human heat at the Surf Dog Competition at the 8th annual Petco Surf City Surf Dog event on September 25, 2016 in Huntington Beach, California. Dogs owners are expected to attend the dog surfing competition from as far as Florida, Australia and Brazil. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images) — A surfing dog and man compete in a tandem dog/human heat at the Surf Dog Competition at the 8th annual Petco Surf City Surf Dog event on September 25, 2016 in Huntington Beach, California. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

FEDERAL HEIGHTS, CO - SEPTEMBER 07: A dog goes down the slide at the Wally World pool during the Bow Wow Beach Doggie Day at Water World on September 7, 2019 in Federal Heights, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images) — A dog goes down the slide at the Wally World pool during the Bow Wow Beach Doggie Day at Water World on September 7, 2019 in Federal Heights, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 11: Kite-makers and kite-flyers take part in the #HopeOnTheRise at Dolphin beach Table View for a Flash Fly in support of Cape Mental Health's first ever virtual Cape Town International Kite Festival during Mental Health Awareness Month on October 11, 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa. The initiative aims to educate the public about mental health and also to reduce the stigma and discrimination that people with mental illness are often subjected to. (Photo by Gallo Images/Brenton Geach) — Kite-makers and kite-flyers take part in the #HopeOnTheRise at Dolphin beach Table View for a Flash Fly in support of Cape Mental Health's first ever virtual Cape Town International Kite Festival during Mental Health Awareness Month on October 11, 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Gallo Images/Brenton Geach)

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Visitors enjoy the hot weather on the beach on June 25, 2020 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. The UK is experiencing a summer heatwave, with temperatures in many parts of the country expected to rise above 30C and weather warnings in place for thunderstorms at the end of the week. (Photo by Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images) — Visitors enjoy the hot weather on the beach on June 25, 2020 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)

epa08589563 Beach goers soak up the sun at the beach in Southend, Essex, Britain, 07 August 2020. Temperatures are expected to reach 36C across Britain today. Many Britons are choosing staycations over holidays abroad during the Coronavirus pandemic. Local councils however are fearful of a spike in Coronavirus infections with the large numbers of visitors to holiday hotspots. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN — Beach goers soak up the sun at the beach in Southend, Essex, Britain, 07 August 2020. Temperatures are expected to reach 36C across Britain today. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN

WEYMOUTH, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: A coronavirus social distancing warning sign is displayed at the beach on June 24, 2020 in Weymouth, United Kingdom. The UK is experiencing a summer heatwave, with temperatures in many parts of the country expected to rise above 30C and weather warnings in place for thunderstorms at the end of the week. (Photo by Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images) — A coronavirus social distancing warning sign is displayed at the beach on June 24, 2020 in Weymouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)

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<p>A view of umbrellas arranged in compliance with the rules on social distancing at a beach club in Fregene, a seaside resort located on the Tyrrhenian coast some 30km from Rome, Italy, 29 May 2020, during a gradual easing of lockdown restrictions introduced in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Italy is preparing for the summer season with beaches reopening under strict rules. EPA-EFE/MASSIMO PERCOSSI — A view of umbrellas arranged in compliance with the rules on social distancing at a beach club in Fregene, a seaside resort located on the Tyrrhenian coast some 30km from Rome, Italy, 29 May 2020. EPA-EFE/MASSIMO PERCOSSI

HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA - MARCH 31: Linda Bodell, from Minnesota, takes in some sun on the walkway leading to the beach on March 31, 2020 in Hollywood, Florida. The City of Hollywood along with other cities along the coastline have shuttered their beaches in an attempt to contain COVID-19. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) — Linda Bodell, from Minnesota, takes in some sun on the walkway leading to the beach on March 31, 2020 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

LONG BEACH, NEW YORK - AUGUST 18: An aerial view of members of the Jetty Fitness Club training with what they call a "Life Outside the Box" workout led by fitness instructor Alexa Hoovis at the beach on August 18, 2020 in Long Beach, New York. Gyms, which have been closed in New York since mid-March to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, will be allowed to open again as soon as August 24th Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced. Gyms will be limited to a third of their capacity, and they need to maintain a sign-in sheet to help contact tracers in case of a virus outbreak. Air filters must be able to help prevent the transmission of viral particles. People must wear masks at all times. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) — An aerial view of members of the Jetty Fitness Club training with what they call a "Life Outside the Box" workout led by fitness instructor Alexa Hoovis at the beach on August 18, 2020 in Long Beach, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 19: People visit the beach at Coney Island in Brooklyn on July 19, 2020 in New York City. Much of the East Coast is experiencing usually warm weather with high's in the 90's and a heat index that makes it feel over 100 degrees. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) — People visit the beach at Coney Island in Brooklyn on July 19, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 25: Skywriting reading #firstresponders and a heart is seen above the Newport Beach Pier on April 25, 2020 in Newport Beach, California. Southern California is expecting summer like weather this weekend as social distancing and beach closures in neighboring counties continue due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). (Photo by Michael Heiman/Getty Images) — Skywriting reading #firstresponders and a heart is seen above the Newport Beach Pier on April 25, 2020 in Newport Beach, California. (Photo by Michael Heiman/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 24: People enjoy an afternoon at Brooklyn's Brighton Beach on Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the summer season in the United States on May 24, 2020 in New York City. New York City's beaches won't be opening for swimming this Memorial Day weekend and no date has yet been set for their opening to swimmers and surfers this summer. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) — People enjoy an afternoon at Brooklyn's Brighton Beach on Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the summer season in the United States on May 24, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

MARGATE - ENGLAND, MAY 26: Members of the public relax on the beach at Botany Bay on May 26, 2020 in Margate, England. The British government continues to ease the coronavirus lockdown by announcing schools will open to reception year pupils plus years one and six from June 1st. Open-air markets and car showrooms can also open from the same date. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) — Members of the public relax on the beach at Botany Bay on May 26, 2020 in Margate, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

MYRTLE BEACH, SC - SEPTEMBER 05: People walk on the beach on the morning of September 5, 2020 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The Labor Day weekend marks an end to a Covid-19 hampered summer tourist season. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images) — People walk on the beach on the morning of September 5, 2020 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images)

A woman serves an ice cream on the beachfront on June 24, 2020 in Weymouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)

BARCELONA, SPAIN - JUNE 03: Hospital patient Isidre Correa is taken to the seaside by intensive health care staff outside the Hospital del Mar on June 03, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. Mr Correa was taken into Intensive Care on April 14 after his coronavirus infection worsened while he had been in hospital since April 9. Today he will leave the ICU to follow his recovery at the hospital. Hospital del Mar is taking recovering COVID-19 patients from the ICU to the seaside as part of their recovering process aiming to humanize its Intensive Care Units. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) — Hospital patient Isidre Correa is taken to the seaside by intensive health care staff outside the Hospital del Mar on June 03, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

A warm thank you to Kim McCarthy from Gallo Images for her generous help in the production of this image selection. DM/ ML

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