Lens-Artists Challenge #109 – Under the Sun

PROUD DAD

“The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world’s joy.”

Henry Ward Beecher

This week Amy’s “Under the Sun” challenge can be interpreted in many different ways –  after all, isn’t EVERYTHING on earth actually under the sun? For those of us living in a beach community however, it most often means enjoying the sand and surf during the intense heat of our summers.  As I  mentioned in my last post, I was recently asked to photograph a friend’s family visit. My opening image as well as the one that follows were both made during that outing as the family’s children enjoyed the sun and surf.

 

FANTASTIC FOUR

“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. 

ABANDONED???

“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.

BEFORE THE STORM

“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.

 

 

 

 

 

Tags: Fuji x-t2, sun

• August 8, 2020
• Beach, Kiawah, LENS-ARTISTS, Nature, Photography
• 98 Comments