Every time I visit the beach, I take in the breathtaking views, the smell of the salt air, the feel of the sea breeze, and the melodic sound of the waves. I try to still frame the moment so I can savor it. I never know when I will get back to the ocean, but I feel it tugging at my heart. It's the place where I feel small. I feel the power of Mother Nature. I see how the sands shift, reclaiming the minerals men used to build ships, and then spitting them out again after a storm. I witness the incredible tenacity of humans who keep the roads clear of sand dunes that threaten to engulf them. I feel sad for the families who rebuild their homes after hurricanes and storm surges. I rejoice with the sea birds who dive down and score fish for lunch. I laugh with the dolphins who jump and dive in play.
Every time I visit the beach, I take in the breathtaking views, the smell of the salt air, the feel of the sea breeze, and the melodic sound of the waves. I try to still frame the moment so I can savor it. I never know when I will get back to the ocean, but I feel it tugging at my heart. It's the place where I feel small. I feel the power of Mother Nature. I see how the sands shift, reclaiming the minerals men used to build ships, and then spitting them out again after a storm. I witness the incredible tenacity of humans who keep the roads clear of sand dunes that threaten to engulf them. I feel sad for the families who rebuild their homes after hurricanes and storm surges. I rejoice with the sea birds who dive down and score fish for lunch. I laugh with the dolphins who jump and dive in play.
For all these reasons, I love the beach.
Framed to 13" x 16"