SHAPING SAND – WPC
“It is a narrow mind which cannot look at a subject from various points of view.”
George Eliot
BEACH IMPRESSION
After two weeks of ice and snow captures, I am happy to focus today’s post on some favorite beach moments from this past week. A friend and I ventured out during peak low tide toward the end of the day and were amazed at some of our findings.
LA PLAGE
“The optimist sees the donut, the pessimist sees the hole.”
Oscar Wilde
Because Ben’s Photo Challenge invites us to show “the endless variety that one thing can contain” I’ve chosen to illustrate the day’s findings with an impressionist’s brush. The first, an imprint in the sand of an aquatic plant, the second a somewhat French interpretation of the shore littered with clamshells and the birds feeding on them.
A LITTLE BIRDIE TOLD ME
“A mountain still in the distance can appear as a molehill.”
Howard Fast
We marveled at the beauty around us, so different from our usual perspective mid-island. Because the tide was unusually low we were able to walk in an area that is normally underwater. The impressions left in the sand by aquatic life forms were a unique experience, as was the abundance of mollusks – both on the shore and in the shallows. There were many both closed and partially-open clams whose pink insides were a new experience for me. The birds were wasting no time making the most of the unusually plentiful feast.
SANDY STARFISH
“It all depends on how we look at things.”
Carl Young
A brisk walk with a good friend on a crisp, sunny day surrounded by beauty – it doesn’t get much better than that….no matter how you look at it 😊.
All photos taken with iPhone 8+, edited in Topaz Studio Impressions
Travels and Trifles 
My daughters and had a similar experience except that it was during our summer holiday and after 12 at night. We visited friends and walked back to where we stayed along the beach they looked at the creature with their mobile phones flashlights’ and i with the lens – amazing creatures not seen in the day
lovely mood in all of these Tina! i am surfacing from an unplanned blogging hibernation – life has just gotten crazy busy at my end. good to see you are still at it! enjoyed these moments. thanks for sharing.
Isn’t it amazing the quality of iPhone photos now?! Last vacation I did not take my “real” camera out of the bag half the time! Wonderful reminders in your post to pause and appreciate the little details of life.
Thanks Kat – it is pretty amazing. Must admit I upgraded to the 8Plus specifically for the camera and haven’t been disappointed!
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The artists eye never rests Tina and you have seen so much variation in the beauty of the beach and presented it so artistically
Such a lovely compliment Pauline, thanks so much!
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It worked very well with your impressionist’s brush, Tina. A lovely take on the challenge indeed.
Many thanks Dina
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I’m glad you are enjoying warmer weather and making the most of it, nothing better than sharing a photowalk with a good friend 🙂 these images look much like impressionist paintings, I can tell sunshine has inspired you, Tina 🙂 wonderful scenes!!
Thanks Alexandra, it was quite a day!
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Oh Tina…wow. I have been delving into impressionistic photography of late a little. Found a fabulous FB group. But it is a bit like a rabbit hole for me, and I may never surface again. 😉 So I really loved these.
LOL I know what you mean Jo! Thanks so much
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What a beautiful and surprising visit! Great captures, Tina, as always! You found unexpected treasures. Lovely!
Thanks Patti-it was most unusual
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gorgeous…SOOTHING shots Tina….just what I needed at this moment….has been a very tough time for us all here on kiawah this week…thank u for reminding us of our beautiful surroundings……👍
Another lesson to live every day and appreciate every blessing April. Thanks for your thoughtful comment.
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Very nice interpretation and I agree a good friend makes a walk better 🙂
Thanks Amy – actually I think sharing with a good friend makes EVERYTHING better 🙂
Your quotes and images offered me a strong and much-needed shot of positivity this morning Tina. A dose of Mother Natures bountiful variety mixed with a bit sagely wisdom was exactly the medicine I needed today.
So happy to have come to you at the right time Lisa. Mother Nature is a wonderful tonic for the blues
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Looks like the birds weren’t the only ones getting a treat! ☺ These pictures from your walk are beautiful, Tina, and I love the impressionist look of them.
Good point Anita, you’re right…I got lucky too!
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Great interpretations with your remarkable “impressionistic brush” program Tina. That iPhone 8+ takes wonderful photos. I think the Impressionists would have put their brushes down and left their studios to go out looking for the nearest Apple Store 🙂
thanks Andrew – LOL re the impressionists and the apple store!!
So lovely to hear it warmed up enough for you to pay a visit to the beach – all you needed was a sunny day 🙂 Love that starfish imprint on the ground…the starfish must have laid there cozily for a long time before it had to go with the water 🙂 Lovely to hear there were some food for the birds. Poor clams but yay for the birds. That’s how the food chain goes at the end of the day. Hope you have many more walks by the beach later this year, Tina. It’s only going to get warmer for you from here…and for us here in Australia, cooler lol 😀
Poor clams but yay for the birds indeed Mabel!!! Yes the weather’s taken a turn for the better at least temporarily. Just trying to get outside and enjoy it while it lasts!
Love the beach theme! So needed! I know I’m an optimist because I always see donuts 😉
Me too Terri LOL! Thanks for stopping by
What beauties! La Plage could certainly pass as one of the Impressionists’ artwork.
Thanks Jude – that was my personal favorite 🙂
Nice to be your friend on that beautiful day. It truly was amazing and your photos are fabulous. Great job!
Thanks GF – great to be with you as always
Lovely variations Tina!
Thanks Nicole
“…it doesn’t get much better than that….no matter how you look at it”
No, it doesn’t. Impressions of a beautiful walk – thank you for lending us your eyes and lens, Tina.
Artful images, Tina. Interesting textures and imprints – would also love to see these images “au natural”.
Thanks Jane – they may pop up here and there going forward 🙂
To seethe starfish imprint, me thinks it managed to run away before it becomes a meal. Your header again is playful. I enjoy squinting my eyes to see all them clams on clear waters. Here’s to more beach time, Tina. P
Opsey, seethe?, darn , spacing makes a big diff, “See The”
No worries P, knew what you meant! Thanks for stopping by.
Such beautiful variations, Tina.
Thanks very much Tish
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As always a great response from you Tina. Really enjoyed this.
Thanks so much Anne – glad this one spoke to you.
Amazing shots and the filters put them in the art realm. What a great way to spend a HAPPY morning with a friend.
Thanks Dor, it was indeed!
A walk with a friend and scenes like these..a very good day. Hope you are well!
thanks Sharon – hope your transition is going smoothly. we miss you.
Beautiful gallery, Tina. I love the impressionist’s brush. Well done. 🙂
Thanks Amy, once in a while I do enjoy playtime with my photos.
Sand – what a great choice of ‘media’ for this challenge. Great quotes and pictures and I really like your Topaz edits, Tina.
Thanks so much Helen, always interesting to see what the end product looks like!
Beautiful post, Tina – the photos and the quotes! I love the impressionist look, especially of the bird in the shimmering water. Excellent take on “variation on a theme.”
Thank you Amoralegria – that one probably gets my vote for “most improved” LOL
What treasures are discovered if one is intentionally focused on finding them… love that little bird..
Thanks GF, it was amazing out there. Have never seen it like that. What a treasure!
Engaging images and quotes.
Thanks Sally
Wonderful, Tina. You make the things we see every day special!
What a lovely compliment Laurel. Many thanks
Love your photos and quotations! Like you, I enjoy using filters to alter a scene.
Many thanks Mary – yes I’ve seen some of your beautiful images!
Wonderful observations and interpretations from your walk Tina! Love them all, the soft colors and the artistic style. Well done!!!
Thanks so much Anita – glad to know you enjoyed this one.
Some lovely variations on a theme, Tina! Beautiful, bright, cheerful shots. Mine were all monochrome!
And beautiful monochromes indeed Sue! Thanks for your visit and comment.
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