moments with the sea

Last week I finally made my way to the beach for the first time this summer with the family.  Of course, the day I chose to go the air was chilly and we had a thick marine layer that didn't clear up until late afternoon.  The kids didn't mind and still spent most of the day in the water while I sat in my sand chair covered with a beach towel and wearing my hoodie jacket for warmth, but I didn't care.  I was just thankful that I was able to sit still for more than 20 minutes at a time and not be home doing endless piles of dishes or laundry. I love the sea and the salty air no matter what the weather is like and being able to sit there, feeling the cool, salty air on my skin was exactly what I needed. 

Today, share your beach shots or summer moments with us. And don't forget to tag your images with our new tag for this month, #ssmoment and check out Haagen Dazs 50 Summer Moments project. Tag your images #hdmoment for a chance to have your image chosen for their book.

Comments

[Marcie]

A moment captured in a beach town...on one day in July:
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/home/2012/7/9/this-day-in-july.html

[Jane]

The Australian coast presents endless photography opportunities. Another great topic!

http://janespicer.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/and-with-sea.html

[Gabriela]

Here was a quite moment that I captured in a very small and secluded island in Florida:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gamaraca/7376097896/in/photostream

[melissa]

This is cheating a bit, I think, because I haven't been to the ocean in eight or so years - before my little ones came along. But we do make our way to the beaches in Michigan every so often, and they are beautiful in their own calm way.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/melissatalbert/7542261592/in/photostream

http://www.flickr.com/photos/melissatalbert/7542262552/in/photostream

[DawnS]

I love the change of seasons (there's something special about each one), but I have to say that summer holds a special place in my heart.

http://tinyurl.com/6tqetj6

[Danielle]

My favorite summer memories are the days spent by the pool. My daughter always had to wear goggles so we always bought them on sale at the end of the summer so we had a great supply...as one or two were always left behind at whatever swimming hole we happened to be at that day. I miss those days. She is 17 now and cringes at the thought of wearing a bathing suit in public...can't wait for this phase to go away ;)

http://www.danielle-batog.com/2012/07/its-natural.html

[Katie]

A moment of stillness. Key West, Florida

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mamamayi/7543078572/in/photostream

[Anne]

Last may we spend a morning on the beach - unfortunately there was seafog. A bit chilly as well, but the light was brilliant for taking pictures:

http://www.circusedgar.blogspot.nl/2012/05/uurtjes-aan-het-strand.html

[fro]

sea :)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/51727087@N04/7542862418/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/51727087@N04/7442341782/

[rakusribut]

have just been to the beach....wow! sunset is the most awesome experience
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rakusribut/7545362718/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rakusribut/7545338434/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rakusribut/7545335586/in/photostream

[rakusribut]

have just been to the beach last week! wow! sunset is the most awesome experience...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rakusribut/7545335586/in/photostream

[rakusribut]

and here are some fun beach shots...:-()
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rakusribut/7545468294/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rakusribut/7545467600/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rakusribut/7545458896/in/photostream/

[Angela]

Summer at the beach. Even saying that brings a smile and loads of great memories.

http://walkingthrutheseasons.blogspot.com

[Roxanne]

Reading this post by the sea feels especially appropriate. Here is one of the images from this week at the beach in Greece:

http://measuringlifeinphotographs.tumblr.com/#26896638987

[kristianne koch]

I am taking the time to peruse this blog for the first time and came across this post a day late!! But, yesterday I posted my saltwater dreams! Coincidence? Not exactly beach shots but the beauty and mystery of the ocean is what draws us all there...

http://kristiannekochphotography.com/blog/2012/07/saltwater-dreams/