The Personality Of A Beach

"The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination and brings eternal joy to 

the soul."  -Robert Wyland 

"For whatever we lose (like a you or a me), it's always ourselves we find in the sea." 

-  E. E. Cummings

Every beach has its own personality:

easy access with a parking lot or a long hike

clear or silty water makes its color turquoise, blue or brown

water can thunderously roll in or calmly lap at the shore

course or fine white, tan, black or even pink sand

sometimes rocky

treasures washed ashore can range from shells, sea glass, or coral

shore lines can be miles long or a short secluded cove

sea critters making the ocean home can be turtles, fish, stingrays...

land critters living there could be crabs, lizards, even a stray chicken or donkey

snorkeling is fun on some beaches, surfing on others

I have my favorites.

But which is the best?

Whichever one I happen to be standing on  :)

left: abandoned seashells  right: turtle tracks left in the sand  These pictures also show a good comparison between f-stops. The picture on the left was shot at f 5.6 and the picture on the right was shot at f 20 (with some clarity removed in Lightroom)

My family and I spent spring break in Florida walking on this long beach and finding treasures.  One night a turtle laid her eggs and left her tracks as well!  I hope you are enjoying your spring.

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Have a great day!

Michelle