The Beach

March 8

I am thankful for the beach.  Many people enjoy swimming and sunbathing but I, of course, being a photographer love the beach for the photo opportunities.

This photo was taken on a recent visit to Ocean Springs, Mississippi. This is our friend Sylvia, who has consented to allow me to use her as a photo subject often. Thank you, Sylvia!

the beach

of many things i love

i love the beach

the white seashore

the water within reach

the warmth of summer

so pretty the sand

the cyclical tumbling waves

the sights never bland

i love making photographic art

at the beach for hours

sunrise sunset in between

even in summer showers

but a few things

keep me from going in

the cold and sand

prevent me from the swim

sand in the shoes and in the bed

sand everywhere you've seen

and there’s that other thing

burning eyes from the saline

fear from sharks

the seaweed and oil

jelly fish stings impede

all the fun to foil.

© rt tulley