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Dark Indian Ink on a dull day – a storm was pen-ding, write?
Oh, the effort I had to go to in order to take pictures of the sea for this Challenge! Yesterday I ventured all the way onto the front patio as soon as the day’s gale had subsided a bit, and got this shot of the Indian Ocean looking gloomy.
Today things cheered up remarkably, and so – all energetic-like – I went right out onto the lawn, and then even a bit of the way down the path to do my clicking! I did mix some of the green stuff with the ocean here and there, just for a bit of contrast.
Cheered up left …
… right …
… and centre!
The forest tries to claim the limelight, but the sea is still smiling through …
That’s far enough down the front garden – time to head home for a rest!
Now I’d better go and lie down, after all that exercise …
Don’t forget the vote for the Caption Competition is still open in the previous post.
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We miss those beaches, thanks for sharing.
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They do have a definite fun factor – but you do OK where you are!
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Your photos remind me of a goal I once had: to take a photo every day at the same time of day, for a year, of the lake a live near. Then pick the best shots that show the different moods of the lake and display them. Maybe I’ll still do that… 🙂
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That is a good idea, indeed. Choosing the dam (note, no ‘n’!) selection out of 365 shots would be a challenge, though.
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I don’t like you very much when you post these photo’s. I find myself turning an awful shade of pistachio, for which I can only blame you. 😉
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I totally second that!
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Oops, sorry, I didn’t intend to affect your pigment and nor was it that I meant to be a pig!
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hahaha oh the effort involved 😉 you better have a nap now – I would! Looovely photos by the way.
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It was utterly exhausting, I tell you! 🙂
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These photos are just beautiful!
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It isn’t often quite that colourful. Frequently a dull gunmetal shade.
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Green with envy, here. What beautiful sea, and perfect light. Lovely pics, Col.
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I’m glad I carpe-ed the diem!
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Really love the sea pics Col.
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Thanks! I like them myself, even!
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Beautiful photos.
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Thanks – the place takes the credit!
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You live in such a beautiful place, Col.
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It certainly has its moments! (Which are just about all of them, actually!)
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😀
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Beautiful Picture
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Beautiful shots Col – we are much honoured by your exertion!!
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Wonderful shots, Col! What a great slice of paradise.
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You live right next to the ocean? How lucky you are! My favorite is the dark, brooding sea in the first picture
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Your effort to give us photos of the Natal Coast are admirable… the effort of travelling so far for a challenge… I stand and applaud your hard work… what a feat, and the Sharks beat the Bulls as well…
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Yes, well it was the least they could do after the example of effort I set!
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You have the perfect view to see the sea in all her glory.
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And to get spray and sand spat at us when a bad mood has set in! 🙂
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🙂
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Gosh, even I was tired after all the exercise you had Col. What a huge effort my friend but so well worth it for sure. 😉 😆 Stunning shots and such a lovely view. Thanks for sharing. 😀 *big hugs*
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Ah, yes. Total exhaustion has set in! 🙂
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You have all my sympathy Col. I know the feeling…hehehe
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Great photos of my favourite sea, Col. Your efforts were well rewarded and you got some very sea-nic pics. 🙂
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I am sea-rious about what I do! 🙂
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😆
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Haha. You serious! 🙂
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