Sometimes we take the accessibility of the ocean for granted.
It’s a destination for a few too many people in the summer, too crowded, and too busy for me.
Although... I love the winter days when I can almost have the beach to myself.
The other morning I knew that we would have a spectacular sunrise, and I planned on hitting the beach and capturing it.
It was cold, pretty COLD, but beautiful.
There were some diehards determined to walk the pier, even if it was a bit too icy for many people.
I caught my breath just before it became icicles, as the rising sun tickled my face.
I had been seeking a bit of peace and quiet, but even the ducks were drowned out by the sounds of early morning construction workers trying to “get er done.” This seemed to be one guy’s favourite phrase, and believe me, if I had to work out there in the cold, dark morning, I too would be shouting “get er done” in the hopes of making the work day go faster.
Sound carries across the water, especially in the winter, and I felt sorry for the neighbouring condo dwellers woken up so early.
The sunrise should be a consolation though. Just imagine, every sunny morning for a week, waking to this.
Breathtaking view, and then...
“get er done.”
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
There have been some amazing sunrises around here lately. I love that shot of the icy pier.
ReplyDeleteI posted two pics that were taken on the same morning, one by me at home and the other taken by my husband on his way back from the cabin. I find it very funny that we were both photographing the same thing at almost the same time on Friday. We are so perfect together, lol.
Beautiful Jen! The rose light of the sky and water even with a chill . . . lovely. What a handsome pier.
ReplyDeleteWow. So gorgeous! I can't pry myself out of bed that early, much less get outside in that kind of cold. So glad you did, though.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Jen. You got 'er done, beautifully!
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Have a good day,
Zuzu
The last photo was just amzing!!
ReplyDeleteSoo beautiful !!!
WOw. These captures are absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteHow I wish I was where you are! Thank you so much for sharing....
I'm off to "get 'er all done.....
:)
How lovely, Jen. I'm delighted you 'hit the beach' to capture the sunrise ... these photos are amazing!
ReplyDeleteI now have a new catch phrase!
ReplyDeleteLucy
Jen, that is a lovely time to be out and about to capture the beauty of the morning.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful! I love seeing early morning sites...but I'm not an early riser! I started a giveaway this morning! Hope you'll stop by to enter! ♥
ReplyDeleteLovely shots of the pier!
ReplyDeleteI spent many an hour there as a kid, taking dreaded swimming lessons in the long gone 'tank' at the end. Then having to ride my bike home all the way up that hill.... One way to warm up after taking swimming lessons in the often cold ocean.
Absolutely GORGEOUS!You definitely got er done! The real bonus here is we get to enjoy the images sans the construction workers braying. Thanks for getting out of bed for all of us-I hope you were dressed warm enough. Hugs and blessings- Teri
ReplyDeleteYou got some amazing images that cold morning. Such a pretty sunrise.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots. The ubiquity of the mountains is another thing that never fails to impress me in the Lower Mainland. Oceans and mountains everywhere - we must be appreciative as we slog through these rainier days!
ReplyDeleteLovely, Jen. The most breath taking shots are always found by the early riser. Thank you for sharing. I love the ocean, but no longer live near.
ReplyDeleteYes, you are so fortunate to live near the ocean! I know some people who go to the Oregon coast in winter to listen to the sound of storms. Fantastic pictures Jen!
ReplyDeleteWow - that sunrise is breath-taking! Wonderful shots.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous sky shots, Jen.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful blog, beautiful photography. I'm following.
ReplyDeleteYou are such a beautiful story teller! I love it. You had a beautiful morning to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI love going to Semiahmoo and looking through their little view scopes across the water. So many more people in your community use the beaches than on the US side. Its amazing! I love that your city has the beach as public access, there for everyone to enjoy!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful experience!
Beautiful..if I had a view like that I would be out there often! :)
ReplyDeleteI am going to the beach in a couple of weeks, and i know it will be cold! But hopefully as beautiful as the beach you have portrayed, but without the construction workers.Your photos confirm to me that a beach trip this time of year is a good thing.
ReplyDeleteI comfort myself on these gray days with knowing that the days are slowly getting longer! Jen, your photos are a treat~gail
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