Summertime is finally here, so it's time for a new photo series!
If you're familiar with or liked my Gone Fishing or A Walk in the Park series, then you'll be pleased to know that What a Beach! will be similar to those. And since summer has arrived (along with my new camera), I plan on sharing my beach photos and adventures with you, my loyal followers.
This first set of photos was taken this past weekend at a state park that covers a swampy nature preserve and several miles of beach along the Atlantic coast. My wife and I spent some time checking out the scenes and capturing them for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!
As we pulled into the parking area, we were greeted by wildflowers.
On one end of the parking lot, there was a pallet full of oyster shells. Being part of a state park, there are usually some restoration projects or educational programs, so we figured that these oyster shells might be a part of that.
We crossed the road...
And made our way along the wooden path and up the stairs.
We saw a couple of butterflies on the way. These are special sand dune butterflies.
Did someone say "sand dunes?" Oh, right. These sand dunes.
To the north...
And to the south...
Mmm...sea oats.
Some twigs and stuff in the sand? Isn't this some kind of safety hazard? This looks like something right out of the North Vietnamese playbook!
And finally...we made it to the ocean!
Hmm...not as blue as we had hoped. Still beachy though!
Stay tuned for part two! There are plenty more photos where these came from. Thanks for stopping by once again and I hope you enjoy this new series!
*All photos taken with my Canon 6D, paid for with my Steemit rewards! I'm still working on figuring some things out with the camera settings and the lenses, so hopefully things will improve in the future.
A beautiful trip, I see you enjoy it very much. Very impressed for me by looking at the photo you share. The atmosphere is very friendly, full of happiness if you can enjoy the family. What else can perpetuate every moment in through this kind of journey is filled with millions of memories. This post becomes a motivation for me to be able to travel like this. thank you @ats-david
this reminds me of outings my wife and I go on where she brings her camera and we wander in nature seeking adventure or whatever comes our way lol
Those sand dunes are massive! I love the leisurely photo essay style, narrating as you go and taking the observers right along.
The sea oats reminded me so much of Anna Maria Island - Holmes Beach, on Florida's Gulf side. I've written so many tales inspired by that wild seascape and sky. Your photos took me right back there. Lovely...
That is one great combination.
Love your commmetary as we walk along - especially the Vietnamese twig danger, haha.
Those butterflies looked like they were waiting for you - posing for the 🎥.
The first one didn't pose for very long. I tried to snap it quickly, but it flew away after two shots. I know I could have done better!
And yeah - those sticks are dangerous. If I were blind, I'd have a lot of trouble walking away from that beach still alive.
What a beautiful beach. It looks especially good to me. I just finished 18 holes of golf, and could use a nice relaxing swim. Oh Yes, it looks wonderful to me!! Thank you @ats-david!!
"What a beach!" Thats a classic
Enjoying your new camera i see... at a beautiful beach location, nontheless.
I want to go back to pismo beach, california. That place is amazing.
Or down by the keys in florida is really nice
*cheers
The new camera is working great so far. I'm working some things out.
I liked it out in California...if it weren't for all of the crazy people/government out there.
Very nice photos, the color of the ocean i dont like because im litle bit spoiled with Adriatic sea. Hope you will have chance to visit Croatia and make some amazing photos like this. Enjoy your summer !
Love these pictures, they are all so peaceful! really well done on the shot with butterflies, that is one amazing shot! I wish i was at that beach right now, i have been working so much and these pictures gave me some sort of peace :)) thank you :) xxx
You're welcome! I am here to give you some viewing pleasure during your long work days! And you return the favor by making me hungry all day long...
It's not fair, I tell ya'!
Lovely pictures :) we took our 8 month old to the beach for the first time. Naturally we assumed given her love of water that she would squeal in delight at the sight of such a huge bath but alas. The cold was too much for her, I guess she was expecting a hot bath :p
Those beaches can be awfully tricky! Can't trust them, that's for sure. Kids can pick up on that stuff.
Great pictures @ats-david !! Nice sharp focus, and great colors, loved them.
The one with the orange butterfly is my favourite !
Thanks for sharing, and will follow to see more great posts like this one!
The images will get better. I was using auto-focus for these and testing a lens, but I switched to manual and a different lens before we were done. Those pictures are on the way "soon."
No Baywatch style shots?? No hot babes?
sad :(
Sometimes it is better to be alone there
You want a picture of me running on the beach?
While that though was very exciting at the time, now that I've searched for my soul's deepest desires, I'll have to take pass... :D
Oh. And here I thought I was in pretty good shape...
but are you beach-body ready? :O
One of these days i am going to trick you into telling us what part of the eastern seaboard you are on. Im sticking with Florida lol. Beautiful pics nonetheless.
I'm on the eastern seaboard? You might have me confused with someone else...
I didn't have you confused. I misspoke. I meant easten intracoastal waterway.
Huh? Never heard of it.
Have you been tricked yet?
@ats-david. Picture or no picture. You are a story teller . You flow very smoothly and your story reveals itself to us. Photos are a bonus. It makes things awesome !!! God bless. You are good
Thanks!
Summer is so colorful and beautiful season .. You can have so much fun ,drink summer cocktails ,swimming in the sea , taking sunbaths.. Love it <3
They look nice, those butterflies, and well captured, but the first one is a Gulf Fritillary, the second one is a Special Sand Dune Butterfly. Just sayin'.
Oh, check out the big brain on @ocrdu! What a smarty-pants! Trying to one-up me and stuff...
Trying? Odd choice of word 8-P.
Great pics there, that Canon 6D is really working out for you :-)
Yeah, it's not too bad. I'm starting to get the hang of it!
These photos are really beautiful! Your new camera is working very well. Nice place, The ocean sea is so dark .... I'm used to my clear and transparent Mediterranean .... Have a nice summer !
Reading your post and seeing those photos immediately took me to a beach we have here where we also have to walk through a wooden path. I will definitely love this new series :) Will you consider joining in the next Wednesday for the BeachWednesday initiative!? just saying...;)
I've seen that Beach Wednesday and other daily stuff - and even vote on a lot of the posts - I just have no idea what it is. Can you point me to something that explains any of it?
Glad you noticed the movement and voted in some of those posts (mine included!!) :)) Well, it's not a real competition, it started about two months ago when the pool was starting to recover from the HF18. In the beginning, I see it as a cool way to interact with more people and to share some pretty photos and stories. I appreciate seeing photos of beaches and trees from all around (and people too).
Here's a link to my post launching the LoveFriday, wich has links to the other initial posts of TreeTuesday, BeachWednesday, and SunThursday.
Your photos are really beautiful.I like nature.I think people should live in the nature.I don't think we shouldn't destroy the environment because of the technology. On the contrary,I think we should mix up the technology with our environment. It's the best way to use our technology. Thanks for your post. It's very good.
Beautiful nature photos. Love them. I like the butterfly photos. These are the nicest insects.
Awesome snaps....love the stones in crate or rope, whatever it is.
They were oyster shells.
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not sure how I missed these epic pictures. The only thing is that I am getting depressed staring at a wall working at the moment.
Glad you're out there enjoying the camera and beach for me. keep this series going for sure.
So beautiful! I could spend hours and hours there! :)
Something refreshing
Nice collection
Thank You for sharing
stunning photos! summer is beautiful (:
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Nice picture
Oh very good pict i realy like this post :D awesome !
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Amazing place! @ats-david you are soo lucky to be there! Of course i follow you but take a eye in my blog :D
beautiful photos
Life is a beach :P
in some philosophy told, anyone who like the beach he is a romance person.
Great quality photos. Good.
You did a good job with the photos...especially the butterfy..keep it up
Looks like a beach I went to in North Carolina back in the day. Lovely flora and fauna @ats-david!
The last time I was at a beach in the Carolinas was probably around 1990 or so. And that was the ever popular Myrtle Beach.
Great photos as usual!, where is this beach located?
Right near da' beach, boyyyyyy!
Wow amazing picture
Wait, wait, could you share a more exact location of the beacj @ats-david? I got it's on the Atlantic ocean coast. Is it somewhere in Florida, Georgia or New Jersey?
I don't like those choices. Can you add a few more?
I really enjoyed your adventure my friend. I will definitely tune in for more.
Thanks!
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Very beautiful!
My pictures, or the landscape and scenery?
That's beautiful photography and day is sunny so perfect time for enjoy and beach is best place in summer as its give too much relaxation. I like that butterfly pic most. That flower photo is also nice and i took same photo while i visited ladakh-india, Wish you have wonderful day.
Thank you very much!
Resteemed and upvoted @ats-david Great!🙂
I like this style of posting!
Me too!
YES! it makes me want to go to Punta Cana and just relax in the sun and enjoy a nice drink!
Sounds perfect!
Very nice . Love the shots with the 6D.
Nice pictures, following you now :)
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Beautiful, I really like the beach