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I was standing at the shoreline with the sea's spray in my face. I was almost drenched by a wave if I was 2-3 feet to the shore.
And as the poet says..."my soul follows like a green dolphin and plays with white and azure..."
I absolutely and utterly love the ocean and beaches.
There's something about them that just speaks to my soul. I also enjoy taking shots of them.
Oh, how I miss the sunshine-y days!
And as John Masefield said:
"...I must go down to the seas again....
And all I ask is a tall ship...
And the wheel's kick and the wind's song and the white sail's shaking, and a grey mist on the sea's face and a grey dawn breaking.
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying and the flung spray and the blown spume
and the sea-gulls crying..." xx
(Poem: Sea -Fever by John Masterfield, 1878-1967)
And as John Masefield said:
"...I must go down to the seas again....
And all I ask is a tall ship...
And the wheel's kick and the wind's song and the white sail's shaking, and a grey mist on the sea's face and a grey dawn breaking.
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying and the flung spray and the blown spume
and the sea-gulls crying..." xx
(Poem: Sea -Fever by John Masterfield, 1878-1967)
91 comments:
I soooooooooo crave the beach!!!!
thx for the pics!!!
Gorgeous pictures. I understand collecting pebbles. They just feel right in one's hand.
Wow Betty!!!
1 smell the summer coming out of your pictures and 'sea fever'of J.M.
These are so pretty Betty! They make me want to get back to the beach NOW! I was in Mexico in January... I might just have to go back in April to reward myself for quitting smoking... :i
I love pebbles too. I have never collected them though because I can never decide which ones to keep, so my pockets just get way too heavy. :o)
How awesome! And I'm knee deep in snow. Whodathunk? Wish I could be walking the beach today...maybe another day....ho hum.
Beautiful pics, Betty!
Oh you're going to make me cry! I grew up on the beach of Florida and miss them dreadfully sometimes. A few weeks at a time is just not enough. It's where my soul resides. But not where I can get a job :(
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What lovely amazing pics my friend. You are right, something about the water, tyhe sand, the sun it warms the soul, thats why allot of my pics are of the beach, thank you for sharing these, they lifted my spirits today:)
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There's just something about the beach on a nice day that is freeing. It's nearly impossible to be sad on the beach.
Amazing pictures!
I looooooooooove the beach! I need to live by the beach! Great photos Betty!
I love these pictures! They remind me of being in Greece and enjoying the beautiful beaches and hot days! Thanks!
awhhhhhhhhhhhh awesome shots i should be there to reach full of peace thanks for sharing
love u a lot u make me feel good
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awesome, what beach is this?
I want to go to the beach so bad right now!
How absolutely beautiful. I was last at the ocean 2 years ago. Oh how I miss it!
And now you know why I spent 22 years in the Navy!
Love the photos. The blues seem to be going around this week! Hope you are feeling better!
Beautiful pictures my friend! I am so missing the sunshine myself as well and can't wait until August as that is when I will be enjoying beautiful photos like this in person when we are in Florida for my mom's 60th birthday! Thanks for sharing and I hope today was a better day for you sweetie! Big hugs! :o)
With each wave the beach is new again, and our hopes go in and out with the tides.
Secretia
Oh you tease us with beautiful ocean views. After this long, cold and snowy winter, I could stand a few days there. "All I ask is for a beach chair and a beach".
Gorgeous photos!!
I think I'll be heading to the beach this weekend!
Heading to the beach exaqtly a month from today! Can't wait!
BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS! Is that Greece? I want to go to Greece, Hopefully soon
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P.S. I' LL WRITE YOU SOON, i WANT TO KNOW HOW YOU ARE DOING
the beach has so been on my brain lately, as soon as the weather balances im off for a visit..
Beautiful photos! The weather finally got nice here this week and I can't wait to make a trip to the beach myself!
I like that you realized you collect pebbles with holes. Maybe there is something too that?
Hi Betty nice pics. It reminds me of quiet times at the beach.Sitting in the sand .Looking out across the water. Listening to the waves as the come in and go out. Breathing in that sea air. Beautiful..I miss it. Time for a Cali road trip..
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Great pics, Elizabeth, I love these!
Thanks for this post.
I love the pics, my favorite nr1
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beautiful pictures betty!
have a sweet day,
justyna
P.S. You have an award waiting for you over at my blog! Have a great day my friend! :o) xoxoxo
Thanks for sharing the beautiful photos and the poem! Hope the sadness has left you by now :) kisses
I used to enjoy the beach every Friday with my kids and many of their friends until Life changed into different holidays. Now we don't share our weekly holidays and outings have become rare... Lovely pictures and may be you will provoke me to take a vacation and enjoy the beach again...
I hope you aren't feeling so sad now. What beautiful photos. I love the sea especially the North sea when it is rough and the waves are crashing. I like to collect pebbles wherever I go, theres something so calming about holding them in your hand.
I'm sensing the warm sunshine from these beautiful pictures and dreaming of when it will be warm here, we're getting quite desperate now xx
Oh the sadness. The moods. I hate them. But I love your pick me up picture story!!
awww so soothing on a cold morning in Ohio. Love the beach. Thank you for following my blog. Have a nice day.
These pics are so beautiful!
And I can't wait for summer... when I can slip into my bikini and hit the water face first! Your photos heightened the craving, Betty. Why do you do this to us? ;-)
Nevine
I love the water! I live on a river so I have it EVERY DAY! Not so much fun in the winter. Lovely pictures!
Following you back. Thanks for stopping by! Love these pictures! With all the snow still around here, they are a breath of fresh air.
sooo cooool... the heatwave here and all that lovely water water everywhere... just makes me want to jump in ....
BM
looking at your post, just makes me feel like I am at the beach. Thanks for the breath of fresh air and the ocean breeze!
I was born in California, so beach photos really make my day.
Oh, beach!!!I can look at those pictures all day:)
Beautiful poem and I love your ocean pictures as always!
you're it! Sorry I ahd to check out my blog to see what I mean!
Ahh, I can't wait for the warmer weather! Nice pics!
What beautiful photos-I find when I'm down for no particular reason, focusing on the things I love helps to bring me back up :)
I want to take a trip to the beach now! Lol
Beautiful pictures! They ease the soul and warm the spirit! I, too, collect rocks and stones....driftwood, too. Hope you get out of your "funk" soon!
This is JUST what I needed today in New Jersey! Thanks for these awesome pics. ")
Great pictures!! The first couple days of real spring weather have made me crave the beach... I'm impatient for real summer weather, I guess!
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Lovely photos of the beach. Kind of makes me wish I lived by the ocean, instead of stuck here in Missouri. Lol.
I hope you are having a wonderful week, dear! xoxo
Merci beaucoup for the lovely comment darling =]
Stay safe and chic ma chérie,
English Rose x
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Summer is on the way...
I think you're fabulous!
beautiful- very peaceful and serene.
oooooooooooooo Purdee! I will have to post some photos from Long Beach too!
Jaycee
I found your link on another blog. very interesting! and random!
I'm going to tag along if you don't mind
thanks!
Wow! those are really nice pictures. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful. Great pictures. Love them. Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you.
What great photos. I love the beach too, but I live in the desert. Ack!
Mary
I can't wait!!! Summer!!!!!
Beautiful sea pics with a very appropriate poem. Man, I can't wait 'til summer.
I've really enjoyed your small tour of beautiful beaches and sunny places. The images were very good. You could feel the warmth through them.
I love the beach. I so can't wait for summer!!
Hello, Betty!
Wonderful pictures!!!
Thank you!
Best regards
Beautiful pictures!
Following you back from Friday Follow. Thanks for stopping by.
LOve all the shots! Superb captures Betty. The sun and the beach...ahhhhhhhh ! simply irresistible.
Have a great weekend my dear.
Beautiful pictures Betty.. And beautiful beach.. with the pebbles...
Some of your pics might have been taken in Greece...
Costas
Hi - I'm following from Friday Follow!
Betty, you read my mind. I am so missing the ocean right now.
Gorgeous shots, I can almost smell the sea air. I collect the little pebbles and a few shells too.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Judy
I hope today you are feeling peaceful.
I always feel more myself near the water. I would gladly live in a shack if it were by a beach that lovely. I'm sorry for your wistful evening but I am sure you were cheered by the depth of the blue of that water. I'm sending you a very warm Texas hug.
:-)
Traci
I found your blog on Friday Follow! Have a wonderful week-end!
Hello, Betty.
My heart is thrown open here.
Thank you for showing a wonderful view.
omg where is the top beach????
I love it... and love to collect rocks. I collect them in the pounds and polish them up and make things with them....
These photos are amazing!! I think there is just something about summer that is more... beautiful.
These photos are amazing!! I think there is just something about summer that is more... beautiful.
lovely photos! you make me want a vacay!
Beautiful shots, by the sea.
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I love these photos, reminds me of my hometown where I grew up
Beautiful Photos!
I do like collecting pebbles from the beach too. But I always feel so strangely/guilty for taking away a "piece" of the beach nature. So inevitably I usually end up throwing them back, aside from a few special ones! Imagine if everyone in the world took a few stones with them from the beach .. we may not see as many.
Love your blog!
Happy SITS Day!
Tanya
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These are beautiful pictures! I'm so glad spring is finally here!
Where is your favorite place? Your 'happy place'?
Mine is anywhere with my family, but when I was young, that was the beach!
Have a great day!
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I miss the beach. Such pretty pictures. I collect pebbles but then I have no idea what to do with them. I have a jar full of pretty pebbles.
Happy SITS day!
These are some beautiful photos! I used to collect all manner of shells, rocks, and best of all sharks teeth! I can't wait to head to the beach this summer.
these pics are wonderful!!!! I can just smell the sea!
Thanks for stopping by my blog! These photos put me in a great mood!
Did you feel any better after posting these? I hate when I'm sad for no apparent reason (lol, and my husband really hates it!) Still, looking through all these pretty photos would just make me MORE sad, because I would want to go on vacation!
Sigh. No vacations coming up any time in the near future. No sandy, sunny beaches and flip flops.
Now I'm feeling a little down!
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I love pebbles too. I have never collected them though because I can never decide which ones to keep, so my pockets just get way too heavy. :o)
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