Friday, January 18, 2019

Beach Compositions

Last week, Rob and I took Kate and went to one of the local beaches a couple of hours before low tide. It was a beautiful sunny afternoon, and we had a lovely time rambling across the sand and circumnavigating tide pools. As it was on the weekend, lots of other people were at the beach too, but it's a big beach.

I was particularly interested in how the waves had left patterns in the sand. They looked dramatic in the late afternoon light.

I took quite a few photos, all with my phone, and share some of them below.

The Water Retreats



The Dog and Me



Rob and Kate Go Around Tide Pools



Lines



Hole




Woven






Transition


Stone Circle


Tide Pool



The Beach




Every day I feel grateful to live in such a beautiful place.

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16 comments:

  1. Joanne SiscoJanuary 19, 2019 at 6:13 AM

    These are great photos to have been taken from a phone. I rarely have such luck with mine!
    The patterns in the sand really are interesting! I would have been taking dozens and dozens of photos! The one you labelled 'woven' is my favourite. Nature is amazing in her artwork!

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    1. Dr Sock January 20, 2019 at 11:15 AM

      Joanne, I am so lazy about carrying my camera with me, but I always have my phone. I read up on how to adjust light settings when taking iPhoto pictures, and that has improved the quality of the photos I take. I’ve also done some comparison shots using both the camera and iPhone, and often the phone photos are as good as or better than the camera photos. So that’s my excuse!

      Jude

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  2. Joanne SiscoJanuary 19, 2019 at 6:14 AM

    Yay! My comment worked!! 🙂

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    1. Dr Sock January 20, 2019 at 11:17 AM

      Yay, I’m glad! I’m sorry you had problems leaving comments before.

      Jude

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  3. Anabel MarshJanuary 19, 2019 at 6:17 AM

    I love those sand patterns. The woven one is particularly intriguing. I think your dog has something to learn about posing for the camera. No-one seems to have told her she’s supposed to look at it 😉!

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    1. Dr Sock January 20, 2019 at 11:19 AM

      Yes, she seems to make a point of turning her butt toward the camera. Similarly, the grandchildren like to make goofy faces when they see a camera pointed their way. It has been ever thus.

      Jude

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  4. retirementreflectionsJanuary 19, 2019 at 7:35 AM

    These are truly incredible shots, Jude! I will now pester you for lessons when we meet up later this week! :)

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    1. Dr Sock January 20, 2019 at 11:20 AM

      Haha, I think I have much to learn from you, Donna. You recognize this beach, I am sure?

      Jude

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  5. LiesbetJanuary 19, 2019 at 6:41 PM

    Nature's artwork! Beautiful photos, Jude. Thanks for sharing. I love the details and the labels you gave the sandy patterns. What a nice day for a beach walk with Kate!

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    1. Dr Sock January 20, 2019 at 11:22 AM

      Liesbet, I love the beauty of nature. That is why I mostly paint landscapes, as well. One just has to really look at what is all around us.

      Jude

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  6. Kathy @ SMART Living 365.comJanuary 21, 2019 at 11:42 AM

    Hey Jude! What great patterns in the sand. I agree with everyone that these are beautiful and a wonderful reminder of the beauty of nature. ~Kathy

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    1. Dr Sock January 22, 2019 at 10:07 AM

      Kathy, the patterns and colours of nature never cease to amaze me.

      Jude

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  7. NatalieJanuary 21, 2019 at 6:11 PM

    Very nice photos, Jude. The beauty of nature is wonderful. I think when we take photos of nature, we notice the details even more. You have great eyes for the sand patterns.

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    1. Dr Sock January 22, 2019 at 10:14 AM

      Natalie, you are right that taking photos can sharpen our observation skills. On the other hand, sometimes a person can miss out on the experience of the moment when their face is stuck behind a camera, especially if it is something fleeting.

      Jude

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  8. LeanneJanuary 22, 2019 at 3:34 AM

    These are beautiful - I don't think we have anything similar where we are - I guess our waves and tides behave differently?

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    1. Dr Sock January 22, 2019 at 10:18 AM

      Leanne, this beach is in a large, very shallow bay. I wonder if that explains the wave patterns on the sand? Now you have caused me to wonder how the rippled patterns in the sand form.

      Jude

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