Look Closer
Dune Grasses
Posted by Viewfinder (Bradenton, FL, United States) on 2 July 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
Just how beautiful does it get around here in summer? Take a look at the beach thru dune grass lenses and see what I see...
Barbara from Florida, United States
I ventured back several days and your images are so calming. For some reason the colors in this one make me think of a precious jewel.
Perhaps symbolic of how precious Bella is.
I am pleased to read Bella is being active as many of us have her in our prayers.
Visiting Lorraines blog I see she has dedicated today's photo to Bella.
http://outthedoorl.aminus3.com/
2 Jul 2008 5:52am
@Barbara: Thank you Barbara, for alerting me to what Lorraine has done today for Bella. And for your own wonderful comments, both there and here. Thank you for your prayers and words of encouragement. If God does indeed grant this miracle of healing for our girl, the many friends' prayers and remembrances of Bella will surely have been noted in heaven. Again, thank you and bless you.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Yes Vf that sea looks like a precious Jewel, exactly as Barb said lol...I think I would sit on the sand and look at its splendour for a while.
Well, I don't need to say anything else, Barb really said it all, Prayers for Bella, always ;)
2 Jul 2008 8:17am
@Lorraine: How absolutely wonderful of you Lorraine, to dedicate your sweet photo today to Bella. And then all the wonderful comments left there by other Am3 friends are so sweet. You have blessed us beyond any word's ability to describe. Thank you.
I wish I could package a bit of this beach scene in all its reality, and send it your way. Especially later on, when winter's cold sets in and snow covers all the beauty of your part of the world with its soft but unrelenting blanket of white.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
I love the water, it always calms me... and this shot is exactly that! Calming. The colors are amazing. It's beautiful!
2 Jul 2008 9:41am
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
Love the color of that water down there! Great comp! Glad to hear that Bella had a "squirrelly" day!
2 Jul 2008 12:13pm
@Craig: Thanks for the compliment; the colors of the water around these parts and south are incredible. I never get tired of seeing it. And yes, Bella has had a good day today. This afternoon we squirrel spotted again; she gets so mad at me because I hold her to her leash. She is so sure I'm a terrible hunter and a party-pooper...
Sammi from New Jersey, United States
The grass works really well with the ocean... its such a beautiful and calm scene.
2 Jul 2008 1:07pm
MontereyJohn from Salinas, California, United States
All I can do is join in here in the prayer circle for Bella. Don't tell your Bella that my Bella is a cat. I'm sure she would be moritified. But we both join in wishing her health and a speedy recovery.
2 Jul 2008 1:21pm
@MontereyJohn: Thank you John. I am sure Bella won't mind sharing her name with your cat. She actually likes cats; we have two - Myrtle and Stella. She is esp. close to Stella. Am glad both your Bella and you are now in our Bella's cardiac wellness circle. Thanks for your good thoughts and prayers.
Illuci from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands
At Lorraine's blog I read about Bella, and I wish you both much strength and endurance. Maybe we met already last year, I went through your pictures and I find them wonderful: meditative, full of harmony, inspiring, so I added you to my blogwatch to visit you more regularly.
2 Jul 2008 1:36pm
@Illuci: Thank you Illuci. Your words of support are a big encouragement.
Chris from South Jersey, United States
So relaxing - I can't wait to go to the beach next week....
The layers of colors in this shot are wonderful, and I am especially impressed with the straight horizon(!)...
2 Jul 2008 1:56pm
@Chris: Hahaha! I have you to thank for my paying more attention to straight horizons. I used to be "free" about it, but am now more likely to aim for a horizontal horizon (mostly)... heh.
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Beautiful! the colours are so georgous. I'd love to be sitting there, looking through the grass at the wonderful scene beyond.
Glad to hear that Bella has had a good day, prayers and big hugs for Bella and you all.
2 Jul 2008 4:01pm
@MaryB: Bella sends you a big doggie smile and happy tail wag.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
This is perhaps a bit of 'manna' to calm your soul - the sweet grasses at the beach.
Sit quietly and soak in the beauty around you - and the love of your Bella.
2 Jul 2008 11:56pm
@Judy: Thanks Judy, you're a pal.
amy from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Perfect, VF!! The water isn't that beautiful of a blue here but it's still salty and glorious.
I'm so glad to hear Bella is having better days.... I'll join the others with thoughts and hope for her continued improvement...
I'm back. Will post for tomorrow... ;-)
2 Jul 2008 11:57pm
@amy: Welcome back amy! So glad your beaches are wonderful, too, regardless of coloration. And thank you for joining Bella's support and prayer circle; she's a special pup. Prayers and good thoughts are a real encouragement.
Lucca from Cologne, Germany
Very nice! I'd like to be there now.
I'm happy to hear Bella feels fine in the moment.
3 Jul 2008 7:23am
Nikon D80
1/1250 second
F/5.6
ISO 1000
450 mm (35mm equiv.)