I went doen to the beach yesterday, Groundhog Day, to see what message Mother Nature might have for me. I suspected the first poppy or a fine shell would be my talisman for the year ahead. To my great surprise there was a young maidain creating her own driftwood sculpture then balancing upon it. She let me and her mother take photos.
Then we saw her shadow and got a big smile I hope that means more rain.
In the Pagan or Mother Natures calendar Groundhog day is Lamas or Candlemass ,a day of initiation when one chooses their path for the year. For me: 1-keep taking photos with people in them, 2-stay balanced and 3-don’t leave home without my asthma inhaler.
Another commitment for me, as always, keep learning. As per Cee’s Cropping Challenge I cropped the great amount to sand in the forground to emphasis the true subject of the photos.
Reminder for Cee’s Compose Yourself: #15 Cropping Tips
http://jennifernicholewells.com/2016/02/02/one-word-photo-challenge-balance/
Light Words 
Cropping is one of the first things I learned in the Photography class I took in High School. Really makes a difference. Point and shoot just isn’t good enough. Cropping will make the pictues. Good one Carol
Neal
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And that was back with real film,too!
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Such a great and fun post. 😀
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Very cool photos. I hope you get your rain.
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There’s a big chance of more rain! 🙂
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Great joy!
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these are happy photos…love it…
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It is amazing what opportunities we find when we leave the house with no expectations other than taking some photographs. This looks like you had some fun during your day at the beach.
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The dog is long gone so I take my camera for a walk and sniff out fun stuff like this. Oh and it was really cold
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You did a good job in spite of the weather.
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Cold Ha Ha! see note below from Mid-western friend…
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Ha ha! Define cold! Great photos and concept!
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Oops sorry. We don’t know from cold by comparison around these parts.
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I know – I start to complain and then stop and think about the cold Minnesota or the Dakotas. It’s all relative.
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Very talented girl and great photos.
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