Storing Beach Memories

Next week at this time, I'll be at home in Breckenridge, CO.

My beach vacation is soon over.

Until then, I watch the surfers.

Pelicans entertain me.

Blooms attract me.

Sunsets amaze me.

The roll of the sea is my constant companion.

I store memories of sand and surf for when I'm back at my mountain home.

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Time to Observe and Appreciate

Our rental condo sits on a cliff overlooking the ocean.

The sound of the surf is always present.

The roar and hiss permeate both my sleeping and waking hours.

We plan our days loosely, making adjustments according to weather.

Most days we walk the beach, watching the waves and the surfers.

Sometimes we hike on bluffs where flowers bloom  in profusion.

 The ocean both mesmerizes and frightens me.

I'm wary and respectful as Nature reveals itself.

Near sunset one day, I notice a young couple on the beach in their wedding finery.

(Can you see how tiny they are in the vast landscape of the sea?)

I watch them dance to the beat of the waves.

I whisper many blessings to them for a happy and abiding union. 

Time to watch and listen and appreciate is my One Good Thing today. 

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Celebrating Sun and Surf and Sky

The beach environment is so different from our high altitude mountain home.

Morning mist softens distant watery views.

Bluffs overlooking the ocean offer endless hiking trails.

Buds on cacti begin opening in the sunshine.

Each scene tells a story of sun and sand and surf.

At low tide, we're beachcombers under a cotton ball sky.

When sea breezes blow, the kite comes out to play.

Diffused light reflecting on the sea offers a fairy tale ending.

Each sunset is cause for celebration.

All photos using Olympus OMD-EM1 edited in Snapseed.

Photos are landscapes in Solana Beach and Del Mar, CA.

Thank you for visiting!

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Birthday Wishes

People ask what I want for my birthday. 

Here is what I wish:

In the early morning, I'd like to follow my husband down the steps to the beach.

Perhaps I'll notice some gifts from the sea.

Pelicans might write a birthday message with their delicate calligraphy of flight.

If I'm lucky, I'll follow footprints of surfers toward distant cliffs.

I'd like my heart to soar with happiness at the gift of life.

Possibly, the setting sun will offer a molten surprise.

And the evening sky might release streamers of pink in celebration.

My 74th birthday is May 9th.

To be lucky enough to enjoy such a long life is my One Good Thing.

I believe all my birthday wishes will come true...

Bob took the photos of me with the iPhone.

All other photos are with the Olympus OMD-EM1 using the 14-150 zoom.

I edit in Snapseed.

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Life's a Beach

We're at the beach in southern California.
Color is everywhere!

Flowers bloom in profusion.

I'm awed as the sun sets over the vast ocean.

In the golden light of early morning, I meet shore birds strolling the sand.

I say hello as they scurry by me.

Sometimes mist mutes the lines between sea and sand and sky.

I see it all and feel grateful.

All photos except sunset are Olympus OMD-EM1 using 14-150 zoom.
Sunset is iPhone X.
I use Snapseed for editing.

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