Reed, tide line, bit of ice . . . The reed is level, but the photo creates an illusion.
Tag Archives: winter
Snow Shadow
A low sun and patches of melting snow created a lace-like pattern on the shell. With warming temperatures today, it becomes less likely to be able to incorporate beach snow into photographs.
And I am OK with that!
A Snowy Beach Walk
There are wonderful images to be captured where the high tide meets a snowy, frigid beach. The sea water partially melts the snow, which quickly refreezes in fantastical patterns and shapes. The wild water also crushes anything it has in its waves as it hits the hard ice,
I thought I would include a photo of one of my favorite “go-to” beaches for walking the tide line. For the three months of summer it is filled with a busy, vibrant buzz of noise and color. During the remainder of the year, though, it is a wonderful place for personal solitude and quiet beach walks.
While I anxiously await spring, it has been lovely on the beach in winter.
Snow Above the Horizon
Snow today, again. It is the 17th accumulating snowfall in the state this winter – really quite incredible for our region.
It is too bitter cold and blowing to go walk the tide line today; this photo was taken after one of the previous storms. Spring sure is taking its time this year!
Contrail
A winter beach, swept by wind and waves, creates dramatic patterns in the sand.
Simple Complexity
First glance? A log on the beach, tossed up by the wild winter tide. A deliberate look, though, reveals a complex composition created by sea worms, barnacles, wind, sand, and the blowing snow. Oh, and a small wanna-be reed. I … Continue reading
Tide Line Still Life 