4 february




the longer pathway to the beach meanders through the bayberry

when the temperatures soared into the 50s the other day

i pulled on my wellies and walked 

tonight all of this will be covered in snow once again

the telly says we may expect up to a foot

and more on Saturday


Comments

  1. Buttons Thoughts04/02/2014, 07:03

    Oh I think you have the best of both worlds of beauty a beautiful shore and incoming snow. Beautiful photo ops:) Hug B

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  2. Lynn04/02/2014, 07:59

    dreamy idyllic come to mind, fabulous effects..

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  3. Kamana04/02/2014, 08:01

    beautiful peaceful images.

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  4. Unknown04/02/2014, 08:29

    Gorgeous captures and Textures Too! I would love for you to share at the Texture Twist!!

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  5. Tessa~ Here there be musing04/02/2014, 08:29

    I'm glad you got to walk, and capture these beautiful photos, though....

    Our snow is coming on Wednesday. -sigh- Here we all go again.

    It does get harder and harder to put on a "brave" face, and try to concentrate on the nice things of winter. Hibernating, warm soups on the stove, curled up by the fireplace, etc. -smile-

    When I must play Hawaiian CD's and go around saying; "This house runs on Island Time"... And post about "little grass shacks" and trade winds..... Then I know I have run out of patience with Winter!!! -chuckle- But not yet...

    Tessa~

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  6. Beverly04/02/2014, 08:41

    I LOVE the top photo!! Soft and gentle…nice bokeh and texture!

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  7. hula-la04/02/2014, 08:50

    Yes, old man winter is lingering on! But it sure is pretty out there this morning. Heading out there now with my camera while the sun is shining bright! Aloha

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  8. Cynthia04/02/2014, 09:51

    Love, love, love the first photo!

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  9. Anonymous04/02/2014, 10:04

    LOVE that 1st image. The processing is amazing! Simplicity at its finest!

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  10. Pondside04/02/2014, 10:28

    It must have been a lovely morning for taking pictures, on the cusp of a return to winter. We are shivering at an unaccustomed -2C out here.

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  11. Viv@Thoughts from the Desktop04/02/2014, 10:35

    I always love pictures of the sea...

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  12. Mary04/02/2014, 10:45

    Ah, temperatures and weather is certainly variable everywhere at this time of year. We have to enjoy the GOOD days when they come!!

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  13. 21 Wits04/02/2014, 11:16

    Lovely photos, and spot on for the textures, especially the rippling watery waves....ever so lovely!

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  14. Karen04/02/2014, 11:57

    Beautiful texture on your first shot! That gull looks very content!

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  15. Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie04/02/2014, 12:25

    I love the scent of Bayberry :) xo

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  16. Unknown04/02/2014, 12:26

    Lovely photo of bayberry. Douche and soft.

    Warm greetings
    JetteMajken

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  17. Beyond the Dog Dish04/02/2014, 12:46

    Love how the berries pop out. I am loving all the beauty this winter but could stand it to be over now.

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  18. artmusedog and carol mckenna04/02/2014, 13:28

    Love the simplicity and 'zen like' look to your photography ~ thanks,
    carol, xxx
    http://www.acreativeharbor.com

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  19. Sheila04/02/2014, 13:34

    Beautiful! I love both images and the texture on the first one.

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  20. Dotti04/02/2014, 14:44

    I love the gentleness of the first photo and I always love shorebirds, whenever, wherever.

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  21. Mersad04/02/2014, 15:00

    That second shot is amazing. Very well framed, and the sea looks beautiful.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  22. Sallie (FullTime-Life)04/02/2014, 16:01

    Love that surfing gull! Your photos are so soft and pretty; glad you had a respite from the cold.

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  23. pam04/02/2014, 16:19

    Love them!

    Pam
    Pamela Greer Photography

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  24. Sterndal04/02/2014, 16:26

    Love it most of all Texture Tuesday pictures!
    Absolutely gorgeous!
    Really great,
    Best, Brigitte

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  25. Sharon04/02/2014, 23:24

    Bayberry! I didn't know what it looked like. These are pleasing, lovely winter images. Stay warm!

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  26. EarlK04/02/2014, 23:55

    Great photos. Love the single bird at the shore line.

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  27. Prairie Jill05/02/2014, 02:15

    Ooh, temperatures in the 50s? Oh, how I long for that!

    Gorgeous photos. My favourite is the first - love that shallow depth of field.

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  28. Anonymous05/02/2014, 04:14

    To be at the beach in winter is so silent and lonely, nice pictures!

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  29. Jill05/02/2014, 09:39

    I love the ocean shot. We have snow here today too and the kids are home from school.

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  30. Grace05/02/2014, 16:12

    We are buried under snow now ~ Love your picture ~

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  31. Rambling Woods06/02/2014, 15:30

    Oh just beautiful.... Stay warm, we have an additional foot of snow.... Michelle

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  32. kelly@thebluemuse07/02/2014, 07:43

    Just lovely! Snow, snow, snow here as well!

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