There's nothing like a day at the beach in my estimation. With the exception of a child with sand in its eyes, I've never seen an unhappy person at the beach. Worries and concerns, rifts and misunderstandings all seem to be left in the parking lot - to be retrieved only upon departure. What I do see and hear at the beach is pure joy - on the faces of children released from almost all discipline, in the touch of a wife on her husband's shoulder, in the laughter of families once again enthralled in each others' company, and in the ear to ear grin of a surfer after a good ride.
So this one's for all of you, who like me, love the beach, but especially for those of you who are tethered to a desk and can't get away until the end of the work week. Give me two minutes and I promise you a smile.
Photos © 2010 Claudia Ward ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Music: Boeuf Bourguignon, Alexandre Desplat from the Soundtrack of Julie & Julia
Tell me, which one do you want to be?
I want to be the teenage body in the bikini! Seriously, I can't wait to go to the beach--we are headed for the Outer Banks in September.
Posted by: Debra Cobb | Sunday, August 08, 2010 at 12:45 PM
Thank you one and all for your wonderful comments. Mary, there's nothing boring about a lady in pink! Sally, I'm not surprised you like the little blond boy, he looks very much like your own son at this age! John I'm thrilled that these photos could conjure up such a great response. And, Paul, I enjoy brightening your day. Thanks again everyone.
Posted by: Claudia | Sunday, August 08, 2010 at 09:07 AM
On this cloudy day, the perfect way to brighten the overcast morning was to view your photos. Beautiful.
Posted by: Paul Angotta | Sunday, August 08, 2010 at 08:04 AM
Bob, You should have been at the beach today ... Spectacular!
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Posted by: Claudia Danforth Ward | Saturday, August 07, 2010 at 09:39 PM
Ally, The music was from the movie Julie & Julia! I just stumbled across it!
Posted by: Claudia | Saturday, August 07, 2010 at 09:34 PM
ahhhh !! good surf!!! another phototabulous production! well done.. you have suceeded in making a native East End son feel homesick (not for the traffic tho!) nice choice of music. One gal holding the big floppy hat reminded me of Edith Beale. Oh those memories visiting her delivering her trust fund check and cat food-(mid 60s)
Posted by: Cuzzin Robert | Saturday, August 07, 2010 at 09:17 PM
great photos and the music was perfect!
Posted by: ally | Saturday, August 07, 2010 at 09:05 PM
Remember when I used to drag you to the beach? What fun we had!
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Posted by: Claudia Danforth Ward | Saturday, August 07, 2010 at 08:41 PM
These are fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Looks like there might be some pictures in there for Peter also. I loved the first one, the two sisters and the little boy bent over with his hands in the sand and water. They are all fabulous though!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Sally | Saturday, August 07, 2010 at 08:07 PM
Nicely done, Claudia. I could feel the sand under my feet and the salt spray on my face.
Posted by: John S | Saturday, August 07, 2010 at 11:39 AM
Loved the photos and the music, Claudia. I identified most with the older woman in the pink tee shirt--boring, right?
Posted by: Mary | Saturday, August 07, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Utterly and completely fantastic. Thanks Claudia, I really did need that! I feel refreshed.
Posted by: Barbara Andolsek Paintings | Saturday, August 07, 2010 at 10:49 AM