The early morning light still mesmerizes me. Its early morning angle transformed the very corner of this ordinary mussel shell into a warm ember.
Tag Archives: morning
Still life with Three Coquina Shells
Warm Morning Light
Monday Horizon
Remembering a stunning sunrise over the ocean is a fine way to start the week. This still life mimics the time of day the photo was taken – just after sunrise one morning last month.
Feather and Dew
One object, but the many dew drops collected on the surface transform it into a delicate still life. Together the feather and dew create an almost meditative arrangement. Gentle, simple, yet exquisitely positioned and compellingly presented.
Delicate Presence
A lost bit of down and the print of a gull’s foot – echoes of a morning’s breakfast. I absolutely love the simplicity of the story in this still life. Thanks for the title suggestion, MVS!
Shadow Angles
The very early sun was perfectly aligned to create an angular shadow from this ovoid clam shell. What a treat!
Finished Line
Finished feather. Finished meal. Finished line. Shadow starts and day begins.
Frilly
I love the textures and patterns found in sea plants – not surprising since I also love gardening. In fact, I am know to lag behind during a dive to linger at a bit of unusual algae. When a lovely … Continue reading
Pink Heart
Spotting a heart-rock (or coral, in this case), makes it a lucky day. At least that’s what I tell my granddaughter. This little treasure was nestled perfectly in a cluster of stones and coral at the end of a bay. … Continue reading


