This photo is perhaps a bit of a cliché, but I still find it beautifully relaxing.
Happy Friday.
Tranquility
Tag Archives: Oceans
Palm Tree
We did a walk today to see if a familiar palm tree along the beach is still there.
It is! It has suffered a bit and another palm that used to be next to it is gone, but this tree has weathered storms and high seas and remains steadfast.
Here it is in late 2019 – this is our first time back since the start of covid in March, 2020 – but we do recognise it and its location. The shoreline has changed and the other palm has disappeared, but “our” palm tree is still there. Sometimes, it’s nice to know that the familiar, however altered, carries forward.
Happy Wednesday.
Travel Quote
Here I am at the North Cape, at the edge of Finnmark, and I dare say the very edge of the world since there are no other places further north …
Travel Quote
Beautiful pictures of Norway from Travels Through My Lens. I hope you stop by her blog to see more of her wonderful photos.
Bright Green Ocean
The night ocean here in the tropics in particular can often look phosphorescent green, something many people may find surprising.
The colour is caused by phytoplankton, tiny organisms that grow near the surface of the ocean and like plants, get their energy from sunlight.
This green tint is more visible at night (and to cameras, since they “see” more colours at that end of the spectrum). Unfortunately, climate change is affecting the growth of phytoplankton and we are seeing much more phosphorescence at night than we should be.
However, here’s a more conventional ocean view together with a soothing sound track of those ocean rollers:
Happy Friday.
Restless Ocean
Until yesterday we have had lovely weather here in the Caribbean …
… but a tropical storm passing to the east of us has caused some surf, overcast and rain showers. The beaches were flying red flags, a warning not to swim since the waves were powerful enough to easily knock people over. I believe this storm is headed to Nova Scotia where it will drop a lot of rain.
The ocean so often looks tame and inviting, but it is a supremely powerful force on our planet that should be respected. I am strongly reminded that if we don’t respect our climate, our climate won’t respect us.
Holiday Scenes
A yearling peacock, learning to strut.
A monolithic cruise ship, passing the beach where I’ve parked myself. 😎
And, a lovely specimen from the orchid garden.
Happy Thursday.
Sunny November
M and I are in the sunny Caribbean where we are enjoying ocean beaches, warm weather and relaxation.
Lots of swimming and walking beckon.
Happy Tuesday.
#ScenicSaturday 28th October 2023
My photos in this continuing series show our beautiful world. Maybe they’ll encourage viewers to help save it from human carelessness. This month’s …
#ScenicSaturday 28th October 2023
A gorgeous sunset photo of the Greek island of Zakynthos, courtesy of Stuart who recently travelled there. It shows the beauty of, as Stuart notes, “our home” – this wondrous planet called Earth.
#ScenicSaturday 8th July 2023
The Greek island of Thassos My photos here show how beautiful is our world. I hope to encourage viewers to help save it from our carelessness. This …
#ScenicSaturday 8th July 2023
The Greek island of Thassos, courtesy of Stuart. A stunning example of our beautiful world.
Highlights of Tromsø Norway, Where the Gulls Never Sleep
We visited this lively, northern city a few weeks ago, and given its far northern location means this time of year, the sun never sets; sounds like a…
Highlights of Tromsø Norway, Where the Gulls Never Sleep
Beautiful photos of northern Norway from Travels Through My Lens. She is a wonderful photographer with many lovely and interesting photos on her site.
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