A sheltered spot to relax by the ocean while viewing the turquoise waters and blue sky

A sheltered spot to relax by the ocean while viewing the turquoise waters and blue sky
An ideal spot to dine while overlooking the ocean. Birds too have a sheltered cove for their feeding.
An overlook from the cliffs of Carlsbad, California with waves of the Pacific Ocean gently brushing the shoreline
While the gentle waves of the ocean can be soothing, rough seas cause waves that could display the ocean’s fury
Viewing the various shades of blue – water, clouds and sky – from an ocean cruise liner
A scene from Diani Beach, Mombasa, Kenya, right off the Indian Ocean
Oceans have featured prominently in our various trips around the world. This week’s theme is scenes by the oceans. Here is an image of full tide at Half Moon Bay, California.
Reflection photography, also referred to as mirror photography, is when you use reflective surfaces to create an artistic echo of a scene. Here are reflections of trees on a lake creating a Monet-like painting effect. The red kayak adds to the scene.
Benches provide an ideal spot for peace and reflection at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina
Colorful flowers provide an attractive foreground to the water, sky, clouds and landscape at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina
A fisherman with a colorful paddle is framed by reflections of clouds at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina
Birds find a nice perch surrounded by reflections on Lake Junaluska, North Carolina
Colorful kayakers enjoy Lake Junaluska, North Carolina against a backdrop of green mountains and spectacular clouds
A fisherman finds a quiet spot, midst reflections of the sky, clouds and greenery, to cast his line in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina
A peaceful coexistence between a bird and humans at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina
The Turbeville Footbridge, over Lake Junaluska, North Carolina, completes the loop of the walking trail around the lake.
The still, serene waters of Lake Junaluska, North Carolina are nestled in a scenic Smoky Mountain valley about 27 miles west of Asheville. A leisurely stroll along the Lake Junaluska Walking Trail that surrounds the calming waters offers priceless views.
We will be posting images from this area from a visit last year.
We welcome the New Year 2022 with an image of the first sunrise point in United States at Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park, Maine. Hope all of you have a healthy and happy year!
We end 2021 with an image of a golden sunset at Lake Hickory, North Carolina. Hope this year was better than the last one.
A spectacular sunset over the boat dock at Lake Hickory, North Carolina