We walked the solitary beach this morning at daybreak.
It was cool and slightly misty.
I was so busy looking at what washed up on the sand,
I almost missed something special:
Do you see the rainbow over my shoulder?
It was awesome!
It was so large, I had to photograph first one end and then the other.
Later, we climbed a huge dune.
I stood for a long time overlooking the vast blue of water and sky, feeling thankful.
At sunset, we're relaxing.
Each day brings incredible beauty and new adventures.
Each day brings incredible beauty and new adventures.
Tomorrow, we travel to Portland.
Beautiful beach and sky, the rainbow and ocean!! Now,I have no words about what to say! The scenes look like a world of fantasy!!
ReplyDeleteThe tiny marine creatures are always lovely! They are lucky that they were found and their beauties were posted by you. Lovely shots.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful trip!!!
Tomoko.
Oh, Barb, I don't even know where to start!!! Thanks for sharing this ocean goodness! I have a feeling I shall revisit this post a few times! On the panoramas are you stitching 2 images? ( I do not know how to do this.) Also wondering about the tonal ranges in the big square "awesome" shot~ was this the natural effect of the lighting, or edited to increase the range? Magnificent photos of magnificent landscapes!
ReplyDeleteYou stand out in your pink & back against the ocean shore. :) Have fun in Portland- hope you get a chance to go to Powell's City of Books- a book lover's dream!
:)
Beautiful sea and sky. It may be cold but how else would you get such beautiful images.
ReplyDeleteOh Barb, what absolutely beautiful seascapes and skies and clouds. I love them all, but particularly taken with the light in the last photo, and the adventuresome kite.
ReplyDeleteLovely rainbow, too. Keep having fun and than you for sharing.
Your magic certainly showed itself big and small on the beach. Those rainbow shots are Awesome. Have fun in Portland.
ReplyDeleteYou are collecting some wonderful memories!
ReplyDeleteGood luck in Portland -- the weather is NOT rainy and going to be nice but cool in the afternoon.
Hi, Barb! Your photos express intrinsic quality of immense sky and sea. What a nice collaboration of light, air, and vapors! I can see everything in motion from one second to the next in your photos. What will be there at the end of the rainbow? I’ll keep dreaming, Thank you for this post, Barb.
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful, beautiful, beautiful ... enjoy the trip!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI ama glad you didn't miss the rainbow. What a wonderful shot that made with the windblown clouds.
ReplyDeleteWell, you stopped at another of our old haunts. I have photos from there somewhere, I will look for them. I see cars still drive on the beach, we ddi when we were there.
These photos make me long to be at the ocean's edge right now!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful rainbow Barb. It sounds like you are having a fantastic time and the weather is cooperating thankfully. Have a wonderful Memorial holiday. Carol
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos! I love how you have captured the natural beauty around you. I gave you one of my weekly Goddess Awards if you would like it for you blog. Stop by my place to collect it if you like.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogging ~
Elise
So amazing, your day at the beach! I hope you enjoy Portland - sending my welcoming energy over the bridge to you.
ReplyDeleteAgain super pictures love the one with the rainbow and the hill top.
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
Filip
Your pictures are breath taking. Love that you had the beach to your selves.
ReplyDeleteI love walking on a beach at dawn. What a great rainbow! That was a special treat.
ReplyDeleteHomesick!!! Seriously. Your photos are wonderful. Thank you again for the Oregon "fix"! (Until we get there ourselves.)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. I'll have to put Oregon on my list of places to visit.
ReplyDeletelove the oregon coast- thanks for sharing- and the beach treasures are wonderful. have fun imn portland, second becky's suggestion that you check out powell's. it's not the tattered cover, but it is very cool. are you driving home thru boise?
ReplyDeleteWow / these shots are stunning!
ReplyDeleteWalking the solitary beach at daybreak....what a way to start the day and then to even see a full rainbow! My favorite photo is the view of the rough rugged dune against the bright beautiful sky and water! The bird kite against the pinkish cloud was special too, Barb. I saw 4 young hawks flying over the field together and thought of you!
ReplyDeleteLuck is on your shoulders now, Barb :-) The rainbow is awesome, and the beach view is just fantastic.
ReplyDeleteHave fun!
Delightful images! I especially love the one of the dune with the clouds and ocean in the background.
ReplyDeleteThe best of worlds with sand and sea and rugged landscape. I love this series.
ReplyDeleteAmazing photography...The photo of sky, sand, and sea is just beautiful. You are seeing some of the most beautiful landscapes found in the USA.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos Barb.
ReplyDeleteThanks do much.
and thank you for your visit to my blog too,
sounds like you are having a wonderful time away.
What stunning photos, that rainbow over the water is unbelievable! Fantastic shoreline.
ReplyDeleteBarb how very beautiful . You have such an eye for beauty . Awesome is an understatement.
ReplyDeleteI so love the rainbow, thank you!
ReplyDeleteAll of the pictures are wonderful ...
Rainbow over your shoulder! You are blessed!
ReplyDeleteIncredible photos! Wow, what a rainbow and it looked ethereal over the ocean. And, the bluff with the ocean below it... Just plain wow. You must be having a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteMagical!
ReplyDeleteIncredible journey and amazing captures!
Sweet hugs,
Sierra Rose
I'm on my way to Oregon right now!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait, can't wait, can't wait!!!
ok I don't think I have seen anything so beautiful as that beach. It is just breattaking. There are NO footprints except yours! It would make me cry
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! I like your jacket! I wear hot pink or different shades of pink a lot.
ReplyDeleteVisiting via Everyday Goddess. Your photos are breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteI agree with the last comment. Your photos are breathtaking! The view from the dune is spectacular. I'm glad that you looked up to see the rainbow! It was gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWow I'm going to have to take some time out to look over your travel photos here..some really spectacular shots! Sorry I missed you coming through town here and thanks for the note. Sorry it rained!
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