Yes, more snow/beach photos. I know I’m probably going a little overboard on this, but I have never seen the beach look so beautiful, and who wants to restrain themselves from sharing something beautiful? (Obviously this is where my inner cynic gets all fluffed up and starts muttering about people who consider faeces and other-bodily-substances-that-will-not-be-mentioned in art to be beautiful, where yes, I do wish they would restrain themselves. Anyways, back to the winter snow beach thing…)
I keep being greedy to look at these photos, and my homily for the week is that, whilst I would still rather live somewhere warmer, and I’m totally not enjoying nearly breaking my neck on the iced over pavement every time I leave the house, winter does have its good points, its beauty. 
I’ve appreciated the clear blue skies and sunlight, the stunning sunsets and crisp air, too. I’ve appreciated having some moisture in the air, after last winter in Shijiazhuang where the air was so dry that walking down the street made me feel like it was assaulting me [the air, not the street].
But perhaps what I appreciated most was the moments of stillness, of tranquillity, that I experienced on the beach. Moments to keep safe, and bring out the next time I have to call a bank.
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That's really interesting. Great shots. Snow at the beach is something I haven't seen before.
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Stunning! There is something special about snow on a beach, especially when it doesn't happen too often.
ReplyDeleteReally lovely shots, soft beautiful colors and it is unusual to see snow on the beach!
ReplyDeleteHave a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Sylvia
What a gorgeous location! The air looks so crisp and clear!
ReplyDeleteThis kind of weather is bringing out such crisp pictures, it's lovely.
ReplyDeleteThe sand on the beach in Weymouth was frozen so hard, yesterday morning, that my feet made a clatter as I walked across it. It's the first time I've experienced it like that.
Lucy
Bother, what I came to say (as well as to look at your sea and sky) was that I hope you have a Happy Christmas later in the week.
ReplyDeleteI'm tempted to say 'Keep your chin up' for 2010 too. Hope all goes well and that all your plans come to a beautiful fruition.
Lucy
Please keep them coming - so beautiful, I wish I could walk into the photo :)
ReplyDeleteWell, I won't tire of them. Beach, snow and sunset are a delightful combination!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL! I am seeing something like this for the first time! Thanks for sharing these.
ReplyDeleteWish you A Merry Christmas!
Beautiful beach shots, and so nice to have it all to yourself. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a successful, happy new year.
ReplyDeleteSnow on a beach is something special in Britain. You're quite right to savour it.
ReplyDeleteI can't get enough of all the snowy pictures. Yours are beautiful. It is long ago since we had so much snow.
ReplyDeleteGreat winter scenes!
ReplyDeletethese pix are gorgeous / I am in a similar place minus the snow of course!! Happy Xmas and greetings from Costa Rica!!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I have ever in my life been to the beach and seen snow on it. These are beautiful photographs. Would never get tired of seeing beach photos even when dressed in snow.
ReplyDeleteAgain, I'm glad these have found an appreciative audience. It really was sublime, and I'm glad I had these beautiful images in my head to console me when I was slipping about on the icy pavements.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen snow settle on a beach, so I'm glad you shared !!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous- I've never seen a snowy beach!
ReplyDeletemost excellent captures and somehow snow/beach don't go together but...in reality they do happen together, once in awhile.
ReplyDeletehave a healthy and prosperous 2010
Beautiful photos! If only the snow had stuck in London for the holidays.
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