Give up to grace. The ocean takes care of each wave until it gets to shore.
Rumi
Last winter, when we were living on our sailboat, I became quite entranced with a section of the beach on Hutchinson Island, Florida called the Bathtub Reef. The contrast of the craggy coral reef and the smooth, long-exposure waves, really captivated me.
There’s a museum in this spot that is the last remaining House of Refuge along Florida’s Atlantic Coast. Called Gilbert’s Bar House of Refuge, it was a life-saving station staffed by a “keeper,” who, with their families, led solitary lives in order to find, rescue, and minister to those who fell victim to Florida’s treacherous reefs and shoals. It was damaged in two recent hurricanes but has since been fully rebuilt and is well worth a visit today.
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Beauty in magic Sherry, I always love these types of water shots
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superb shot of the sea Sherry 🙂
I agree, beautiful contrasts between the reef and the water. Very atmospheric and I like the message it reveals about the passing of time and the rhythms of life. Interesting to to read about the House of Refuge.
That craggy coral reef is indeed a big contrast to the smoothness of your long exposure on the water. I really like the quotation by Rumi.
My heart is always where there is water. Your photo is beautiful and I love your use of the slow shutter speed on this. I should have tried a few shots like that this week while we were at the ocean. Hmm, maybe tomorrow. You inspire me.
Have a lovely week.
Thanks so much, Lisa. I am hoping to work even more on my long exposure ocean shots this winter.
You’re so right Dotti. No I can’t! The feature on FOL was such a nice surprise. Thanks so much for your congratulations.
Thanks Noel. I’ll drop by soon.
Thanks, it was an interesting challenge to get the exposure right. I still want to practise some more…
Thanks, Sherry. Hope you’re having a good weekend!
Thanks Sharon. Nice of you to visit!
This is such a wonderful photograph, Sherry.
I love the slow shutter speed and composition on this! Gosh … it won’t be long before you’re back on your boat. Can you believe it? {And congrats for your feature on Focusing on You!}
love the soft and beautiful color of the ocean in your world
I’m inviting you to join us for Travel Photo Mondays, the link runs all week so I hope you can join us for the next installment?
I love the way you have captured the softness of the water. Beautiful.
Beauty and a bit of history — thank for for sharing both.
I really like this picture 🙂