The Sweep of the Early Tide
Ancient coral branch Swept to the beach by the tide Slips across the sand
Tag Archives: beach
Crab Claw Pizazz
Pizazz: “Dazzling style; flamboyance; flair”. This crab certainly had it! Even these minimal remains make a statement on the monochromatic beach. This color has not been added or changed . . . the claw was the color of the sunrise … Continue reading
Pelican Skull and Small Bit of Coral
What a surprising find! My friend, Lis, first noticed the delicate skull. It is astonishing that it was not shattered in the sea. This small bit of beach at the east end of the island was nearly entirely monochromatic, and … Continue reading
Ancient Coral and Sea Creature
The beach is largely monochromatic, so this pink creature caught my eye. Nestled by the coral, likely washed up together, it could not survive long with the tide moving to low. We cannot identify it for certain, but believe it … Continue reading
Seaside Sunburst
Sometimes a still life is not so still. This tiny anemone, just about three inches diameter, was very busy in its little tide pool, sifting its breakfast from the water. Catching a glimpse of this lovely organism between the waves … Continue reading
A Line in the Sand
This stone sat deeply in the sand, and it was unlikely that the tide could have easily dislodged it. A metaphor for the lines we all draw, perhaps?
Heart and Soul
A small black stone and a creamy piece of ancient coral, perfectly positioned by the tide. Heart and Soul. The simplicity of this arrangement may make this one of my favorite recent images.
A Brief Break . . .
Friends, As much as I love the tide line, I love venturing well beyond – and below – the tide line even more. When I look out at the ocean, I cannot help but wonder what I am missing by … Continue reading
No One Strives to Have a More Complex Existence
Some days it is just time to simplify. Our busy lives and bursting hearts (for good reasons, as well as not so pleasant reasons) need the opportunity to step back, declutter, and rest. Our beach is often strewn with white … Continue reading
“Two Roads Diverged. . .”
The current phrase in educational settings is to ‘have a poem in your pocket’. If a piece of poetry is memorized, it can be carried along wherever a person travels. I remember sitting on my grandfather’s knee when I was … Continue reading
Tide Line Still Life 