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Wednesday 29 August 2018

On the beach

We weren’t looking for shells like our grandkids do on every beach they visit. The larger discoveries are more to the liking of my husband and I. At least it started out that way.


Driftwood is always a treat on any beach. The weathered remains of trees long uprooted from their earthly homes and cast adrift, often find a resting place on a beach. 





Sometimes the tree is a curious tangle of seaweed and twisted wood.





Driftwood makes a great seat on the beach too.





Colour other than blue and sand always catch the eye on the beach. This seaweed isn’t visible at high tide.





This lobster trap hasn’t caught any crustaceans lately.





Near the Marram grass, children have taken time to position rocks and sticks above the high tide mark.





Grasshoppers were invisible until they hopped on the sand in front of us. We found  them, as tiny and as well hidden as they were, on the sand near the Marram grass.




There is more to see at the beach than sand, water and shells.



28 comments:

Debra She Who Seeks said...

I've always liked the wild look of driftwood.

DJan said...

I like your collection of pictures, especially that one of the rocks and sticks that the children stockpiled! :-)

Tabor said...

What a calming beach. Wish I was there.

William Kendall said...

You wonder how long that old lobster trap has been in the sand.

Anvilcloud said...

Which reminds me that grasshopper season will probably begin here any day now.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

So many treasures on the beach Marie, all shapes and sizes. I'm a fan of driftwood discoveries also ☺

Joanne Noragon said...

Love the little cairns.

Elephant's Child said...

There is always something to see - for those who keep open eyes, hearts and minds. Add me to the driftwood fans too.

Bill said...

I always like finding pieces of driftwood and different coloured glass that has washed up nice and smooth. The lobster trap is a nice sight too.

Rhodesia said...

Always a good place to walk and see things. I do love driftwood. Have a good day Diane

Catarina said...

Yes, there is so much to see... And you see it all. Thanks for showing us everything you see. : )

Marie Smith said...

Me too! It makes a beach for me, Debra.

Marie Smith said...

I love that too,Jan.

Marie Smith said...

It is a beauty Tabor.

Marie Smith said...

It ‘s been there for a year at least William.

Marie Smith said...

It is well under way here now AC.

Marie Smith said...

A beach is such a treasure, in more ways than one, Grace.

Marie Smith said...

Of course, cairns. I couldn’t remember the name and neglected to look it up. Thank you Joanne.

Marie Smith said...

There is always something different for sure EC. You just have to bring an awareness to the situation.

Marie Smith said...

I never have success with sea glass Bill.

Marie Smith said...

A walk on a beach is good for the spirit Diane.

Marie Smith said...

A walk on a beach is one of the greatest gifts in life Catarina.

Linda d said...

Another gorgeous day on PEI. It's funny....I live at the beach too but it looks so very different from your beaches. Beautiful.

Marie Smith said...

It was a gorgeous day, Linda and we soaked it up!

Mage said...

Thank you so much for sharing these lovely images with us. I like the row of rocks especially.

Debbie said...

so beautiful, gorgeous pictures!!!

Marie Smith said...

Leave it to kids to catch our attention, Mage.

Marie Smith said...

Thank you Debbie.