Camel Coral
At any other time of the day this shadow would have been missing. The coral itself is unremarkable, but the of the shadow by the very early, low-in-the-sky sunlight formed a fun figure on the sand.
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Take Flight
Tide line flotsam seems poised for flight. The delightful placement of a lost feather at the end of the line makes it perfect. For those new to this blog, a note: I photograph what I find, and never make “arrangements” … Continue reading
Teardrop Rock and Insect Paths
Black and white. Smooth and crumbly. Ancient and fresh. This may be one of my favorite still lifes. The smooth, volcanic rocks on this particular beach are remarkable for their deep, rich black color and smooth texture. Many of them … Continue reading
Not of that World
Not of the sea, but it had traveled there. This was positioned in a small corner of a bay, where it appears to have been washed up during the previous night’s tide. The texture of this broken husk is lovely. … Continue reading
Pyramid Stone
Poised at the peak, the tiny bit of quartz looks ready to roll. Again, the colors in this cluster were gorgeous, and they drew my eye immediately to where they had settled on the tide line.
“When I Grow Up …”
Little pebble, little shadow. Big rock, big shadow. I love the juxtaposition of these two bits of basalt in the very early morning light.
The Sweep of the Early Tide
Ancient coral branch Swept to the beach by the tide Slips across the sand
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
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
Tide Line Still Life 