Jake’s theme for this seek is simplicity.
One of the definitions I found was this: directness of expression : clarity
Is there any more direct expression than joining with nature to create a moment? A moment that is palpable to those watching from shore. And if I found a certain clarity while watching them then I hope they did too. Having known the odd surfer or two during my existence…I am reasonably confidant that they do.
Beautiful photos. Great simply thought.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Thanks francine…so glad you think so.
I bodyboard, and trust me you do feel at one with the ocean as you try and catch the right wave. Lovely picutes Jo. Wish it was summer here!
Is it very cold there PP ??
About 8C tonight but we have strong winds and storms.
during the day the local hardened surfers still surf, but I’m more of a wimp! during the day it has been as much as 20C but the sea is cold brrrrr
The sea is really warm here at the moment…i don’t like it too much when it is really cold either.
I wear a shortie wet suit when I go in the sea even in summer…
Wooosssiieee…hehehehe…only joshing. I would too if I had one.
I wish I was confident in the sea
Shivering here at minus 2c
I am not confidant either Gilly and so wish I were like these guys.
Stunning images once again Jo for this week topic , Thanks for sharing my friend
Always happy to share Jake…thanks for the challenge.
Get on a board and have a go Jo…
Not a good idea Bear. Maybe a boogie board. After I broke my back I have trouble with falling. Once I get off balance I can no longer correct and stop myself falling so over I go every time. I would end up drowning.
In that case… just stick with the blography..
Exactly what I was thinking Bear.
Beautiful post.
Thanks Lisa…I really appreciate that you think so.
Very cool, Jo!
Thanks Amy…I love being at the beach.
Such great photos Jo! I really like them.
Thanks Angeline. I would spend all my time on the beach if I could. There are so many wonderful little scenes happening and moments to try to catch.
Wonderful Jo – can’t choose between the first and last – last I think is a tad more serene than simple, so yes, the first … no mucking around, a picture that simply aims to capture the simple pleasure of enjoying that moment on that wave – simplicity itself
They are both very different. I love the first because it feels like a celebration of nature and the moment he is in…but I love the last because with that cliff behind it shows another side to the puzzle. How small we really are but how perfectly we can fit in to the whole if we want.
Thanks Jo.
In imagination I moved to OZ
About a swim in the lake there is no question: the same is almost completely freeze. For enjoying it I will have to wait at least 6 months
I will wish for a speedy spring to arrive for you this year.
Thanks
@Jo, wow stunning photos !
Thank you. I had so much fun being out there trying to catch these guys in a moment…ended up a bit wet but happy.
Simple works well, Jo.
Thanks Hook…though how simple it is to stay up on those things I am to too sure of…
and the clarity of the Sea …
nice Jo !
For some reason everything gets clearer for me when I feel the salt spray around me Poppy…every single time. It’s like I recharge…
*kaboom* be careful Jo
Seriously the sea is a great energiser with natures natural force .
It is Poppy…I can feel my neurons go on to supercharge.
Beautiful interpretation. Your photos really capture the feeling of being in the sea.
Thank you Suzanne. I love to hear that you think so.
That looks like so much fun! I like your ideas about simplicity and clarity, too. I think clarity is one of those things that is hard to find and fleeting when it does come, but usually needed when it does. Does that make sense?
It makes sense.
thoughtful, expressive post and pictures
Thank you.
Nice shots. I never picked up surfing, even though I am from California. Then I lived in Colorado and I never went skiing. I think there’s a trend there.
Hmmmmmmmm…it would seem so.
Great photos, Jo. Those surfers do make it look really simple.
Don’t they…but it isn’t. I tried it once when my boyfriend was a surfer…he almost drowned rolling around in the surf from laughter.
Hehehe…..glad it was only almost, but at least you tried.
Me too…that he didn’t drown [he was a sweetie...and oh so hot to look at], and yes I did try…failed miserably but as long as I provided some entertainment at least it wasn’t a waste of time.
Nice memories, Jo.
Yep.
That first one is just brilliant!
Thanks Madhu. I could watch surfers for hours…they are like art the way they move.
Ditto! And the waves are as impressive as the capture.
Thanks Rommel…that is so sweet !!!!