“For whatever we lose (like a you or a me), It’s always our self we find in the sea.” – e.e. Cummings
for the secret of the sea,
and the heart of the great ocean
sends a thrilling pulse through me.” ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
“In every outthrust headland, in every curving beach, in every grain of sand there is the story of the earth.” ~ Rachel Carson
“Water is the driving force in nature.” ~ Leonardo da Vinci
Beautiful photographs, Jane! How exciting that you are exploring Australia and the gorgeous coastline.
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Thank you, Karen. We are having a wonderful time – it’s a special country.
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Love the water against the rocks. Thanks for the visit and the like of my Weekly Photo Challenge post “Grand”.
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Thank you very much!
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I kinda like kicking back and seeing the world thru your images…keep ’em coming!
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Hi Mike, That makes me very happy, thank you! Appreciate your follow and I am glad you’re coming along for the ride. Hope all is well with you. J
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So beautifully captured Jane…
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Thanks for your kind comments, Jocelyn. Glad you enjoyed these.
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Whooooo!! Rather cool blog! Respect!
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Hi Lemonissimo- Thank you very much. I just popped over to yours and you have some great photos. Appreciate your comment.
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Thanks!
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I’m living vicariously through you! Keep sharing your beautiful work. I think about you everyday!
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Hi Sue, Thank you, friend! Think about you each day, too, knowing you would love the nature and beauty.
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Said it before … you get to visit the nicest places!! Well done!
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Hi Derrick-Thank you! Sydney is a spectacular area… enjoying it immensely. Great to hear from you and hope all is well.
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Beautiful place!
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Hi Cynthia, It is quite a stunner! Glad you liked these– thanks so much.
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Thank you for stopping by my blog and giving me the chance to your amazing blog.
I enjoyed the visit
Thank you
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It’s been awfully cold in my parts the last couple of weeks so these images really warmed me up. Gone swimming is my favourite! Happy post Thanksgiving to you and all the rest in the US.
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Hi Mark, I’m glad this set warmed you up. We are escaping the cold spending a few months in Sydney. Thanks so much for your comment. Happy holiday season to you!
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Fabulous water shots…love the pool ‘Bondi’ right in the ocean…..looks like summer…we r freeing here!! GREAT!
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Hi April– Isn’t that pool amazing? The waves were crashing on the wall of the pool. It is warm and lovely but I will not gloat about that. Stay warm and thank you for checking in. Miss you!
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Great pictures of the ocean! That pool right by the ocean looks very cool.
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Thanks, Milka. The Icebergs Club is famous and it’s amazing to see the waves crashing on the pool wall.
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Ahh… the sea… 😉 I miss it 🙂
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Thank you for sharing, Lorelei. Happy I could bring you back to the sea.
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Captivating images, Jane. I adore all of them except for the one featuring bodies :D. The history of the earth in every grain of sand…. 🙂
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Hi Paula, That’s funny. I did get some very interesting beach bathers…real life. Glad you enjoyed the images and the quotes. Thank you very much.
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Such beautiful shots of the ocean! I’m really looking forward to your tours of down under.
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Hi Mary Lynn, Thank you and I hope to warm you up with some summertime images. Hope you are doing well!
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Need more close ups. Hard to leer from a distance.
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Classic, Larry. Thank for stopping by.
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Your work is awesome (but you know I feel that way). I’m so glad you’re able to pursue your talent because this way I get to enjoy your travels throughout the world through your eyes.
Please say hi to Bob
Love you
Helen
Sent from my iPhone
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Thank you very much, Helen. It’s so good to hear from you and fun that I can share a bit of what I am seeing… thanks so much, sis. Will say hi to Bob and we will stay in touch. xoxo
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Hi Jane! Love your new canvas, but selfishly wishing it was closer to the friends who already miss you! However, I know you will return, and I do look forward to seeing this new adventure through your lens. Hugs, Suzie
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Hi Suzie! A whole new world…thanks for being there take a peek at what I am seeing. I appreciate it, as always. Time will pass quickly, I’m sure! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.
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Really enjoyed them all but the bodies littered all over the beach made me smile.
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Hi Jane, I’m so glad you liked that image… I have a series of them that I’m working on that I do like. Must do more when the beaches are really packed in December. Thank you!
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Get yourself some really good sunblock, Jane. And a really big hat!
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Check and check, Sharon! Being cautious as we explore. Thank you, friend!
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I can hear the roar……
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And feel the spray…that’s so good, Wendy. Thanks!
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Looks like you did the beaches tour. Did you do the coast walk from Bondi to Clovelly/Coogee?
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Hi Lignum- We did and loved it. Didn’t quite get all the way to Coogee but close. What a spectacular spot.
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Manly beach seems like it was named for guys like me. Wow that pool is really cool.
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Ha! Absolutely, Gordon. You would love it and the pool is amazing. Founded in the 20’s. Thanks for stopping by. xo
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