Post-Arthur flotsam and jetsam created some lovely still lifes this morning. A bright, early sun and a breeze from the west made for a perfect tide line walk.
And yes, I looked, then walked to the left.
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Clarify
Pointing the Way
The Beach Inside
There is something about the humble mussel shell that captivates me. Those who have followed Tide Line Still Life for a while know that I frequently post photos that include mussels. They are ordinary, in (over) abundance, dull in color, and unremarkable in form. This simple, unremarkable shell, though, often clusters in fascinating arrangements. And in the early morning sun they sometimes reveal the most remarkable interiors.
All is not what it appears to be on the outside; there is a hidden beauty within.
Wanting to Walk
They look like they are tied on, yes?
The Mermaid’s Lavalier
The Last Chord
The tide line sometimes sings …
Translucency
The sun, new in the east, and the strong wind from the west created this still life. The carapace must have been wind-lifted just minutes before, because this arrangement was within the reach of the tide. I was captivated by the glowing light, as well as by the “strings” of sand that are remnants of the creature that once lived within this translucent shell.
This still life in particular was a vivid reminder for me to look carefully at the world around me. Small beauties and surprises are everywhere!
Sunrise, in Miniature
A beach, a sunrise, and the surprise of sea glass.
The sun shining through a bit of sea glass first caught my eye very early in the morning. Then I noticed that the interior of the mussel was still holding the image of the sunrise that had just taken place.
Hitching a Ride …
… Along the Tide
Tide Line Still Life 