“You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is like an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.” —Mahatma Gandhi
Happy Wednesday! The last few months have felt like a blur, but maybe I’m coming out of this new phase of healing. I’ve had several wonderful conversations with old friends and made plans to meet two more later this week. I’m ready to trust and rebuild connections after feeling like my world was simply too tilted to stand straight. It’s a nice feeling.
These photos are from my trip last week to Dillon Beach. I’ve been here hundreds of times, but there’s always something different to see and photograph. Perhaps there’s a life lesson in there somewhere. Please let me know if you have a favorite photo and have a fantastic week.
- Photos were taken with an Olympus OM-D and edited with ON1 Photo RAW
If you are interested in seeing how my photography has grown, here are some photos I took at Dillion Beach last year.
I can relate to re-emerging from a tilted world. We’ve got this!
Indeed we do! Thank you.
Number 7. Then number 8. Hope all is well for you. <3
I’m happy you liked the little bird eating an early morning breakfast. #8 is the rocky tidepools I explore. It’s such a beautiful place. I’m doing well, Michael. Thank you. Things feel like they are moving in a positive direction. I hope you are well, too.
I’m doing about as good as can be expected, thanks. 🌻
Glad to hear everything is looking up.
I love the color scheme you choose so I just really love all the photos!
I’m glad you noticed! Thank you. I’ve been playing around with editing more and this soft blueness seemed to work really well. Glad you think so too!
Awesome! Looks like a fun place to visit.
It really is! I’m so lucky I get to visit a few times a year.
Number ten. I always feel like statues are going to suddenly turn and look at me!
Yikes! This guy is very tall and if he started moving I’d be making a run for it!
I would too, Bridgette! 💀
looks like you had a nice day
I did. When my kids were little the beach was always so much work. I’d bring a book, but could never really read much. Now, they go off and do their own thing and I do mine. I spent hours with my camera just exploring. It was great fun!
1, 5 and 7 are excellent snapshots of animals frozen in motion. Glad you had such a fun time! 😀
Thank you! It was fun to capture the life gathered around the waves. Isn’t it funny how all creatures seem drawn to the waves?
Sure is! 🙂
Love the dog picture.
Thanks! This is one of the few beaches in my area that allows dogs and I always make a few friends 🙂
I wish I lived near the ocean. I haven’t been in YEARS!
You have a standing invitation to come visit me! I’ll take you. 🙂
No fair. All subjective is where I settle in here. Number nine. Full enlargement is also why, these off-shore teeth – I like when the earth talks back to me – and teeth are just another way to say, love. I do.
I agree! Although I’ve spent years walking this beach, the rocks seem to always be changing. They are incredibly expressive. I’m glad you liked them.
#10. It’s like seeing my dad in a whole new light.
Blessings on you, Bridgette.
I’d love to know more about how that photo made you see your dad in a new light. That statue is one of my favorites and I’ve taken hundreds of photos of it over the years. Blessings to you, too!
It’s really quite simple, Bridgette; when I saw that statue, it was like I was looking at my father. His face is identical! However, in all my father’s life, I never saw him even remotely resemble a pirate! Dad was always well-groomed; his hair was neatly trimmed and, while he had a mustache, he never sported a beard. I’m sure my childhood days would have been much more exciting if my Dad were a pirate (or at least dressed like one)!
Thank you for sharing that with me. How cool is that! Your dad was a handsome fellow, I bet! And how crazy would it be to have a pirate dad? That’s a great story idea.
Frist I love Gandhi quote. Very nice & beautiful written it’s. So sweet words use in.
Wonderful you sharing your visited Dillion Beach .
Wonderful photography. I love 1,7 & last one.
Thanks , Bridgette!
I’m so glad you liked the photos. It seems like you are drawn to the creatures, which I fully understand. I am too 🙂 Have a wonderful day!
Thanks, Bridgette! Iam gald. Really you too. You have Happy day.
Phenomenal photos! And glad to hear about the healing. It’s a journey xx
It is a journey and I think it’s important to recognize when things are feeling better and celebrate those moments. I’m glad you liked my photos. Thank you!
Very nice. I love the beach! That’s a cool surfer pic and that pirate statue…arrrgh!
I’m so happy you like these! Thank you ❤️
love #7: ‘crow pondering’ 🙂
Not sure how I missed this comment, but thank you!
I love the power you harnessed in #9 💞💞💞
Thank you so much! Sorry I missed this comment somehow 🙂
I’ve been so behind on reading I’m playing catch up too 💞💞💞
I really like #8 and #9. You captured the contrast between rugged rocks that stay firm and the wild water that flows as it likes quite well.
Thank you for all these comments! I’m so glad you liked them. Photographing the ocean is my favorite thing.
This post is so inspiring! Your photos are beautiful, and I love the reminder that we should never give up on humanity. Thank you for sharing your story and these gorgeous photos!
Thank you so much for the kind words.
This post is so inspiring. Mahatma Gandhi’s quote is a reminder that even when life is hard, we can still have some faith in humanity. Your photos from Dillion Beach are beautiful, and I love the idea of finding a life lesson in them. Your journey of healing and building connections is admirable and I wish you all the best. Thank you for the reminder to find the beauty in our lives, even when it seems hard to do so. Thank you to the author for such an uplifting post!
Thank you for such kind words!