The Inisheer Marina

It seems the Inisheer Islanders prefer to keep their boats on the sand.

Here’s three and there were more!

Sand Sculpture - San Diego, California USA

                                  Lady Pirate and Parrot

Weekend Reflections, Scenic Sunday, Mellow Yellow, That's My World Tuesday / Who Spilled the Orange Juice?

I can't help but wonder who spilled the orange juice?

We enjoyed this sight while walking in Laguna Beach, California USA on July 17, 2011.
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Weekend Reflections
Scenic Sunday 
Mellow Yellow 
That's My World Tuesday

Mellow Yellow, That's My World Tuesday, Watery Wednesday / High Surf at The Wedge...Balboa Beach, CA USA

a little cutie on the beach...

 an amazing evening watching the high surf at 'the wedge' at Balboa Beach, Balboa, CA USA

 surf like this brings out the surf watchers and photographers...and, that includes me!

the heavy surf pounded out a 3-5 foot sand berm along the shore.

these times are always something special to witness!

Mellow Yellow
That's My World Tuesday
Watery Wednesday
Outdoor Wednesday

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

Blue Monday

Midweek Blues

That's My World Tuesday

ABC Wednesday (T), Watery Wednesday, Outdoor Wednesday / Wai'anapanapa Black Sand Beach, Maui, Hawaii

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T is for turbulent waters at Wai'anapanapa Black Sand Beach on Maui, Hawaii.

This is a wonderful beach to spend the day when the water is calm.

Some people ventured down to get a closer look while my husband and I were walking along the bluff above.

Sea arches, caves and lava tubes are fun to explore in this area of southeastern Maui.

 Watching the water hit the rocks was very entertaining!

ABC Wednesday

T for Turbulent

Watery Wednesday

Outdoor Wednesday

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.

ABC Wednesday

The theme is the letter G.

SkyWatch Friday, Looking at the Sky on Friday / Waiting For the Sunset at Newport Beach, California USA

I was entertained by this kite-surfer while waiting for the sun to set behind me.

And, the moon...what an extra treat!

He worked for a long time to get ready and then was out in the water for less than 15 minutes.
But, something quite beautiful was happening behind me.

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That magical half hour after sunset didn't disappointment me.

I became mesmerized with the water.
Newport Beach, California USA
June 23, 2010

SkyWatch Friday

Looking at the Sky on Friday

Weekend Reflections / Chasing the Waves

I converted this photo to a black and white with some selective coloring.

I'm not sure if I like it but, I did learn something new...if I can just remember how I did it.

My husband and I were walking on the beach when I spotted the reflections of this man and his two young sons having some fun along the water.

Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, California USA

Weekend Reflections

Thank you, James for hosting this meme!

ABC Wednesday / "U" , Watery Wednesday and Outdoor Wednesday -- Carlsbad, California USA

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Carlsbad, California USA

ABC Wednesday

The theme is U (umbrella)

Watery Wednesday

 Outdoor Wednesday

ABC Wednesday / "S" and "T"

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Jerry and I spent the late afternoon walking on the beach and checking out the tide-pools at Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, California.
We weren't alone as many people came to the beach to spend family time together for Memorial Day.

I realized I had not posted an "S" for last week.

And, look what I found...an S for seaweed!
How great is that?!

Of course the beach is full of sand and shells!

We came upon a scene that was very sentimental for this Memorial Day.

Someone propped up a flag and left it on this rock for all to remember what this day is about.

This family spent some time near the rock after viewing the U.S. flag.

 It wasn't long before a fisherman  joined the flag on the rock.

...and then, later in the day, the most sentimental scene of all.

Memorial Day June 31, 2010.

ABC Wednesday

The theme is T this week.

...and, S from last week.

Watery Wednesday / A Day at the Newport Wedge, Newport Beach, California USA

This beautiful Golden was resting after retrieving a stick in the water, and waiting to do it again and again!

This little guy likes his stick too!

Watery Wednesday

ABC Wednesday / "O" and Watery Wednesday / Balboa Beach, California USA

My little grandson stopped his sand play to observe the lifeguard truck driving down the beach.

He offered a shell to me that he found in the sand.

"Here he comes, we better get out of the way!"

It must be nice spending the day just driving up and down the sand along the ocean.

"He's back...I guess we don't have to get out of the way."

 The pier is over  the water and my head!

ABC Wednesday

The theme is "O."

Watery Wednesday

Watery Wednesday, Outdoor Wednesday / Kites over the Pacific

It's all about kites for me this week!

These photos were taken just about 6 p.m. on Sunday at Huntington Beach, California USA.

We spent the afternoon at the Kite Festival there.

I was determined to stay around to capture that "magic" light in the late afternoon!

I think I did...

Watery Wednesday

 Outdoor Wednesday

ABC Wednesday / "I"

The crowd on the pier at Huntington Beach, California watch with great interest as the 6 people down on the sand perform their kite routine with intense concentration.

There were 6 kites, but one is out of the picture for now.

They all danced around to music with great precision.

It was a very intriguing program to watch!

Somewhat distracting was this guy!

Maybe a style you don't want to imitate?

ABC Wednesday