Lens-Artists Challenge #109 – Under the Sun
“The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world’s joy.”
Henry Ward Beecher
“Sunshine is Nature’s hug and spirit breath to the earth. “
Terri Guillemets
It’s always fun to see children enjoying their first time trip to the ocean. Since one of the families is from the midwest, this was a first for their youngest daughter. The position of our barrier island creates waves that are typically quite gentle – perfect for a little one’s first experience. In light of the pandemic’s travel restrictions, It was a special treat to see the grandparents, parents and children enjoying our beach together.
“The sun shines on everybody. You’ve got to keep believing. “
Dontrelle Willis
I captured the image above in an earlier beach outing. I had to laugh at the abandon I imagined the shoes’ owners felt as they dropped their footwear and had a run down to the water. There is nothing quite like the feeling of bare feet in the sand, followed closely by splashing into the refreshing ocean waves.
“Every morning the rising sun invites and inspires us to begin again.”
Debasish Mridha
Finally, I’ve included an image I captured the evening before Hurricane Isaias was scheduled to arrive. The surf was churning a bit more than usual, and the sun was very nearly set. Beachgoers were enjoying the larger-than-usual waves and the lovely pre-storm breezes. Sincere thanks to those who expressed concern for our safety as the storm moved into our area. Fortunately for us it created only a bit of rain and wind. Our neighbors to the north in Pawley’s Island and Myrtle Beach were impacted much more severely as were many in North Carolina and further up the eastern coast. Our thoughts are with them as they recover from nature’s wrath.
Thanks to Amy for the opportunity to highlight some of our beautiful beach time here on Kiawah. We look forward to seeing what YOU find interesting under the sun in your part of the world. Remember to link to Amy’s post here, and to use the Lens-Artists tag to help us find you. Hoping to see you here on Travels and Trifles next week as I host challenge #110.
lovely photos and memories! i especially love the one of the shoes, it explains how excited people were to have fun in the water! i truly enjoyed this post, thank you for sharing💞
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Heartwarming images, Tina – filled with sunshine and love. ❤
Thanks Dina!
Tina just LOVE these shots…so refreshing, bright & calming. I am one of those people who is quite affected by a lack of sun….i tend to get very gloomy when it stay dark for days on end….i am always thankful for a bright sunny day that energizes u!!
I agree April although this time of year shade is welcome too.
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I love how you’ve captured the essence of kicking off your shoes and tickling your toes in the sand and surf. Excellent series. I adore the 4 kids holding hands and the abandoned shoes. All the photos tell a unique story – I can see why you were asked to capture the photos, nice work!
Thanks Shelley. They’re a terrific family, it was nice to meet all of the little ones
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I immediately zoned in on: 1st time at a beach, watching and listening to the soft crash and gentle roll of the ocean surf, and of course, the three matching dresses.
Many thanks Henry!
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So happy to hear the hurricane passed over with minimal effect. Beautiful images as always!
Thanks Kelly – yes we dodged that bullet but who knows what’s next. It is our most bizarre year ever after all!
Very successful shoot indeed! Especially love the last one:)
Thanks Svetlana, it was a fun day for all.
Excellent images for the challenge, Tina! I love the shoes and the children all holding hands.
Thanks Sue. The shoes were definitely calling me for a quick shot 🙂
Tina, I love the shoe image … and all the girls in the same dresses, so cute … proud dad. I bet he is. Such a lovely post, Tina … Brilliant captures, Tina … be proud.
Thanks for the lovely comment Viveka. All credit goes to the uber-cooperative family!
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Doesn’t matter … you eye and soul made the images very special. Maybe your camera had something to do with too. *laughing … great teamwork.
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Fantastic post, Tina 😃 I hope they got back to their shoes before the tide did 😂
Many thanks Jez – it wouldn’t be the first time the tide won the race 😀
Tina, just love your beautiful beaches – and with the blue children on it – marvelous. A beautiful family in gorgeous photography.
Thanks Ann-Christine – they were a pleasure to work with and the kids were adorable.
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Such gorgeous images, Tina. Those young ones make me feel old.
Thanks Tracy, I know just what you mean 😊
Such a lovely project capturing these family moments for your friend Tina, I especially love your image of the Fantastic Four! 💛
Thanks Xenia, they were a fun and very cooperative group!
Love the Fab Four – those pretty dresses and lean handsome children. Such a fun post!
Thanks Lindy Their moms had really coordinated them beautifully – and the adults were in the same colors. Made my job much easier!
Tina. oh, how I’d love to walk the early morning surf. The beach is an hour and a half, but the pandemic still affects the beach towns in Delaware. Happy that you avoided severe weather from the hurricane. We also avoided a major hit in my town. Although tornadoes struck a town or two nearby. Stay safe and well.
Thanks Sally. It was amazing the way the storm moved so quickly and hit so many places Sally. We were very fortunate as it hit the towns just north of us pretty severely. And of course we are blessed to have free rein on our uncrowded beach. You be safe too.
How fortunate for this family to have you take their pictures. I love family photos on the beach, even when they grace Christmas cards. It’s mainly because I love the beach any time of year. Thanks for the shoe picture, too. What fun to see those shoes all lined up on the sand.
I’m with you Rusha, I love the beach just as much in the other 3 seasons, actually more once the worst of our heat ends. So glad you enjoyed these.
Barefooted on a sunny sandy beach. Children are so much fun to watch, Tina, as I stay in the shade.
With you all the way on this one Perpetua. In fact 99% of the people on our beach are in the shade. It’s only the little ones playing on the water’s edges who can stand the heat!
Love those shoes! Great shots Tina of your beautiful island beach.
Thanks Jude. Not a bad place to be locked down to 😊
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I loved the photo of the kids holding hands and watching the rhythm of the sea. 🙂
Thanks Siobhan much appreciated
a delightful post, Tina! what fun taking pictures of the family at the beach. love all the photos but i lingered on the dad taking his daughter’s photograph. so sweet!
Thanks very much Wilma. Always challenging doing family shoots, especially on a windy day at the beach! Fortunately we were able to get some good shots despite the wind and sun!
How marvelous that you photographed this family at the beach. Perfect for the challenge. The photos are terrific! I especially love the one with the kids holding hands and the sandals on the sand. I can just imagine them making a mad dash to the water!
Thanks Patti, me too 🙂
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What a great series of family pictures for your friends! I love the picture of the three girls in the ocean, so pretty. 😊
Thanks Sylvia, hope your travels are going well.
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Beautiful photos, and I really love that one of the shoes
Many thanks I.J. A surprise hit this week 😊
A beach is a great place for a family outing, for sure! Happy to hear you had minimal issues with the recent storm.
Thanks John. Yes we are very fortunate to have it so nearby – except when storms are brewing!
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I love the shoes – suggests much fun in action. And the storm rolling in is a lovely shot too. A great post for the sunny theme, Tina
Thanks Debbie, “fun in action”. Sounds like a new theme for the future!
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Love these photos Tina, especially the abandoned shoes. haha
Thanks Teresa!
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Tina, my favorite images is the one with the shoes at the shore.
Thanks Cornelia. Surprised at how many said that 😊
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Because it is very different, Tina.
Such wonderfully uplifting photos Tina
Thanks Andrew
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Love these photos – the colors in After the Storm are beautiful!!
Thanks Nora, it was a beautiful evening
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Nothing says summer than a day at the beach!
Absolutely! Thanks Sandy
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Beautiful beach photos! I envy you having the sea and beaches available close by. Thanks for taking me there in your photos.
My pleasure Anne – we are very fortunate to have the beautiful beach a short walk away. And we do NOT take it for granted!
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So lovely images Tina, I love all of them, take care and have a nice weekend!!!
Thank you Paulo, and a lovely weekend to you too
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Lovely photos ❤️
Many thanks Colline
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Wonderful photos!! The beach is my happy place 😎
Thanks Lisa, mine too!
Love the hand in hand shot as they face the ocean together, Tina 🙂 🙂
Thanks Jo, they were really sweet, especially considering the way the wind was blowing on the beach that day!
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I always love the beach scenes ….. I particularly love your last photo.. before the storm… amazing sky.
Many thanks Miss Linda!
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I was hoping to see some of the photos took for the family. All are beautifully captured.
And, it was their first time trip to the ocean, these photos will bring them sweet memories and lots of smiles. Thank you for sharing with us. I also love the last photo. 🙂
Many thanks Amy – yes hoping it’s a great memory for them. Glad you enjoyed these.
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Thanks Alice – I agree, it was really special for them to be able to get together.
Beautiful photos, wonderful that the family was able to visit
Tina, these images really show the excitement of a first trip to the beach. So glad to hear the storm didn’t bring anything more than rain and wind to your area.
Thanks Beth – hope you saw (little if anything) the same down there!
Beautiful images Tina 👌
Thanks Anita – it’s been a beautiful, if crazy hot, summer. Perfect weather for the beach.
Delightful photos that they will enjoy and share forever! What a gift to give them…
Thanks Laurel – lI hope so. The kids were adorable and really sweet.
Lovely images, Tina
Thanks Sue
Beautiful images Tina. I especially like the photo of the shoes. That tells a story of people hurriedly casting off their shoes to have fun in the water. I also like the picture of the children taken from the back. Now, if they cast off their shoes I wouldn’t expect them to stand and stare!! I think they are more in awe of the ocean. Great post.
Thanks very much Anne. The kids were so sweet in their little matching outfits. The littlest one was a bit nervous about the ocean but I got a really sweet shot of the four of them running back out of the waves.
Thanks John, glad those struck a chord!
Beautiful photos and memories
Thanks V.J., I cannot count the number of times I’ve enjoyed friends and family at the beach through the years. All very special times
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Great photos. Love the Fab Four and shoes. 😎
Thanks John – the shoes were a happy surprise!
My mom was originally from Hawaii. When she and her friends were teenagers, practically every weekend they would spend the day at the beach. Like all things growing up, they had to be careful which beach to visit and who they talked to. Whenever she and my dad visited there, if the opportunity presented itself during a drive around, she would tell him to stop so she could take a quick walk in the water washing onto the beach. 🙂
🙂 Happy to have brought you that lovely memory David.