Still lifes are historically constructed from man-made objects, or items that are no longer living. This arrangement of a well-worn shell fragment, a sand crab carapace, a tiny twig, and a dead fly is perfect. The breathing-hole evidence of mollusks … Continue reading
How did this pattern sequence? The tide line is in the bottom left, yet the end of the crab’s (?) trail seems to be washed out with its trail still pronounced. The creature is missing, with no other footsteps around … Continue reading
A fallen feather. Seedling mussels. A gentle ‘X’. Morning light.
Somewhere, an angel is looking for her wings.
This piece of coral and a shell, photographed on a Florida beach, bear quite a resemblance to a rather secretive and perhaps mythical inhabitant of our SW deserts. Jody this is for you! (www.beachtreasuresandtreasurebeaches.com).
Desperately looking for a bit of bright this morning during yet another major snow and ice storm!
. . . When owner was heading south last autumn. He won’t be back to retrieve it this week, that’s for sure!
Another winter storm in the works for this week. I find myself being drawn to sunny still lifes from summer walks along the tide line.
Skate egg case (empty). String of seed mussels. Both marine nurseries, of sorts, washed up together at high tide.
Even nature celebrates those who are generous and kind. Celebrate Valentine’s Day week by sharing this with someone who has a heart of gold!
Tide Line Still Life 