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Sand, sea, and sky; Newport Beach, California

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Timid men prefer the calm of despotism to the tempestuous sea of liberty. ~ Thomas Jefferson

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Because there’s nothing more beautiful than the way the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shoreline, no matter how many times it’s sent away. ~ Sarah Kay

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June gloom reflected; Newport Beach, California

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What is one to say about June, the time of perfect young summer, the fulfillment of the promise of the earlier months, and with as yet no sign to remind one that its fresh young beauty will ever fade. ~ Gertrude Jekyll

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Sand, sea, and sky; Newport Beach, California

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The sea is a desert of waves,
A wilderness of water.
~ Langston Hughes

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I know, I know. Slow shutter speed and water aren’t the most original combination but I just can’t help myself.

I’m still working my way through the hundreds of photos I took during my recent trip to the beach so I hope you’ll bear with me as I post a few more. In the meantime, I hope you’re enjoying these early days of summer as much as I am!

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Low tide at sunset #2; Newport Beach, California

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Low tide at sunset; Newport Beach, California