Showing posts with label beach. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beach. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

An Trá Mór


On Inisheer (Inis Oírr) there is an idyllic cove at the main landing pier known as An Trá Mór (the big beach).
Inisheer, Aran Islands, Ireland



We would liked to have seen a few but they weren’t around. There are plenty of dolphins near where we live in Southern California so it wasn’t a huge disappointment.



Most of the island is very rocky with high cliffs. 
There are two sandy beaches on the island and this is the largest.



Rock comes in all forms and colors.



 It’s low tide.



A little abstract photography of water and sand amused me for awhile.



There is plenty of room to wander in peace here.



The color!



Crystal clear water.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

SkyWatch Friday, Scenic Sunday / Umbrella by the Pier, San Diego, California USA

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A nice day in San Diego!
We were walking to the pier at Imperial Beach when I spotted this umbrella.
I can't resist a colorful beach umbrella...ever!

Friday, June 10, 2011

Camera Critters, Scenic Sunday, Blue Monday, Mellow Yellow, Ruby Tuesday / Doggie Surfing Contest - San Diego, California USA

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These doggies participated in the 'doggie surfing' competition in San Diego on Saturday, June 4, 2011.
This little lady is Kalani.
She had a nice long ride!

This is Louie!
He made me laugh!
Gotta LOVE that face!

This is Louie's friend...can't remember his name...

This guy was trained to push his own surf board out until he was deep enough to hop on...perfection!
...a flawless performance...!!!

Friday, April 8, 2011

Weekend Reflections / Paradise Cove, Malibu, California USA

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It was a great day for beach walking at Paradise Cove in Malibu, California USA.
...and, I found some reflections in the wet sand too...that's as good as it gets!

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Blue Monday, Mellow Yellow, Ruby Tuesday, My World Tuesday / Beach Umbrellas in Paradise Cove, Malibu, California USA

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My husband and I spent a day enjoying the amazing beach weather this past Friday.
I loved this umbrella!
It wears a blue grass skirt! =)

What can I say?
I can't deny it!
I am infatuated with beach umbrellas!
Paradise Cove, Malibu, California USA
April 1, 2011

Friday, April 1, 2011

Weekend Reflections / El Matador State Park, Malibu, California USA

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The reflections are far away but, they are there...
We had a GORGEOUS day today so my husband and I went beach walking at El Matador State Park in Malibu, California USA.
March 31, 2011

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Monday, February 21, 2011

My World Tuesday, Blue Monday, Watery Wednesday / Golden Sand

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This is a continuation of my evening at the beach last week.
My previous post and this are from Crescent Bay, Laguna Beach, California USA.
No matter which direction I gazed, I saw the most incredible color and light that I have seen in a long time.
The next day...RAIN!

These are HDR photos with 3 exposures at -2, 0, 2 and then fused with Photomatix software.



Friday, February 18, 2011

Weekend Reflections, Scenic Sunday, Sunset Sunday, Mellow Yellow / There's GOLD in the Sand!

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I spent the late afternoon and evening at this wonderful little cove called, "Crescent Bay."
It's part of Laguna Beach, California.
A storm is supposed to bring us rain all weekend. 
The new weather system brings us a golden sunset!
I wonder if the man on the rocks found a better view???
Hmmm...I'll have to check it out next time!

Thursday, January 20, 2011

SkyWatch Friday - Feeding Seagulls!

I was under the pier at Newport Beach, CA taking pictures when suddenly a mass of seagulls launched into the air and hovered overhead.

 This guy caught a morsel tossed from the side of the pier.
The beach was very damp, cold and cloudy...just a white sky!

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Blue Monday, Midweek Blues, That's My World Tuesday - White Sandy Beaches



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Walking along the white sandy beaches of Hawaii never gets old...
Ulua Beach, South Maui, Hawaii USA
November 17, 2010

Thursday, December 9, 2010

SkyWatch Friday & Looking at the Sky on Friday - Ulua Beach, South Maui, Hawaii USA

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Jerry and I love to take walks along the white sandy beaches of Hawaii.
This is beautiful Ulua Beach, South Maui, Hawaii on November 17, 2010.

Ulua Beach, South Maui, Hawaii USA
The West Maui Mountains are usually beneath beautiful clouds like this.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Weekend Reflections - Pier Wall

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This is a cement wall alongside the pier at Seal Beach, California USA.
First the colors caught my eye and then the reflections in the wet sand convinced me it was "camera" time.

There is so much beach for play, but some prefer to be up against this wall...hmmm, go figure...

-hosted by James-

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

ABC Wednesday / "G" for Girl

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This little girl was very busy playing in the wet sand at Seal Beach, California USA.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

ABC Wednesday / "F" for Flowers in the Sand

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I really love the colorful lifeguard stands at Cabrillo Beach, San Pedro, California USA.
Each one is painted differently and so fun to see.
I'll post some of the others soon, but, this one has flowers and that is just what I need for ABC Wednesday this week.

"F"

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Sunday Stills, Scenic Sunday, Mellow Yellow and Today's Flowers / "Beaches" Cottage

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This is the cottage that was used in the film Beaches, starring Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey.  
The film was released in the mid-80's.
The fencing was not there back in those days,
but is now to keep people off the property until after the restoration of the cottages that line the beach at Crystal Cove, California.
They are in the second phase of the restoration...this little gem will be available for rent in the not too long future.
Other restored cottages can take up to a year to get a reservation...at least for the summer months.

Here you can see that it is just footsteps from the ocean.
It was a warm but very gloomy day on the beach last week.
But, not the case today...the sun has made its appearance!

Sunday Stills
The theme is summer.


Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Watery Wednesday / Sunset on the Ocean

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I am standing on the beach at Newport and looking towards Huntington Beach, California USA.
It's just after sunset on June 23, 2010.