Tag Archives: surprise
The Face of the Changing Tide
What a surprise as the receding tide arranged these pebbles and shell fragment! It was lucky to be there to see this, but it made me wonder what else I may miss with each wave.
Grey Heart
Perhaps one of my favorite finds. This still life seems perfect to me: the hues of the pebbles are perfect with one another, the swoop of the lines on the shell are delicate, and the shell is perfectly in alignment. … Continue reading
Colors A’Plenty
I have never seen this species of sea plant on our beach. Gorgeous! Together with the shells and stones it shouted for attention on the tide line.
True Blue
Yes, it was really this blue. There are no rainbows on the interior of this variety of mussel – just brilliant, ocean blue. Just another one of God’s little surprises.
Gnarly
I am not sure how this survived the ferocity of the surf to make it to the tide line. I love how the fairly young mussel has found itself attached to something that is almost unidentifiable as once living. Barnacles? … Continue reading
Pagoda
There is always an element of surprise with the arrangements that I stumble upon. Sometimes, though, there is just that bit of serendipity. The added element of delight. This is one of them.
Tide Line Still Life 