Water Ballet

Tandem Surfing at the 2012 E.C.S.C.

Tandem Surfing

Two surfers perform a beautiful combination of ballet and gymnastics during the 50th anniversary of the East Coast Surfing Championships tandem surfing competition. For this particular ride, the surfer road the wave all the way to shore and walked off the board still carrying his partner. It was a site to behold and one that helped the tandem partners secure a place on the platform and in the hearts of the crowd.

So glad I was able to actually capture this image without another photographer, child or surfer walking in front of me just as I was ready to take the picture!

Mid Summer

Along the beach

AND IT WAS ALL YELLOW

Bright pops of goldenrod, lemon and cadmium yellow are captured with an impressionistic lens. 

Sign of summer

Just a reminder to slow down and enjoy the waning days of summertime.

Live simply and make every moment count.

Oceanfront Cafe

Outdoor dining beside the boardwalk

 

 

 Beach Cafe - 11x14 inch

Impressionist Beach Photograph

Summer vacationers enjoy the atmosphere of an oceanfront cafe amidst lush, sun-dappled tropical color. 


This image is part of my Coastal Color Collection - Fine art prints inspired by my life in a beach town. To see more from this collection, please click here.

Beach Games

Guarding our shores

 Guards at Play - 11x14inch fine art print

A little bit of summer fun after a day spent serving and saving finds Virginia beach lifeguards enjoying a game of tug-o-war.  Left unseen on the other end is an additional group of guards pulling just as hard.

Coastal Color

Fishing for a spot

 Beach Vacation

Beach boys, beach babes and beach umbrellas stake out their spot of sand on a warm summer day. Meanwhile, up on the pier, a crowd gathers to watch a group of surfers in the ocean below.

Beach Vacation

Sum, Sum, Summertime!

Beach boys, beach babes and beach umbrellas.

Just another summer day at the beach where everybody craves their small slice of seaside nirvana. 

These images were captured during an afternoon bike ride along the oceanfront boardwalk. 

Beach bikes and bathing suits

 Ocean View

An impressionist backyard view of a group of seaside bikers, bathers and swimmers enjoying a lovely day at the beach as a distant ship passes by on the horizon.

This image was captured during a late afternoon stroll along the oceanfront and is part of my Coastal Color Collection - a series of fine art photography prints inspired by my life in a beach town.

Enjoy Summer

BEER, BEER, WINE, WINE, FOOD?!!!

On my walk yesterday afternoon I decided to take a detour off of the boardwalk.  I was curious to see what our town might look like through the eyes of a tourist.  So, with i-phone camera in hand, I headed down the strip - past souvenir shops, ice cream parlors, restaurants, bars and drug stores.

I had one of those double-take, "You've got to be kidding me" moments when I saw these two signs hanging in the window of a souvenir shop. Really?  Beer, wine, food, coca-cola - are these seriously the ingredients to an enjoyable summer?!  As I continued my walk I knew I had to amend this discrepancy with my own little take on the subject.

BIKE, SURF, WALK, DRINK

I think these four words more adequately describe how one might truly enjoy summer .

Be healthy, be active, have fun.

Summer Sunset

My husband and I have been taking advantage of having both of our children home before my son makes his big move down to Charleston, S.C. for real life after college.  One of our families long time favorite activities is an end of the day bike ride along the boardwalk.  As the four of us rode down the beach last week I caught this shot of the sun setting behind one of our local amusement parks.   With our son heading south later this week, I felt this image appropriately captured my husband and my need to fill our gloaming days together with as much family activity as possible.  Although I'm super sad to have him seven hours away, I'm beyond thrilled to have another excuse to visit one of my favorite cities!  Roadtrip anyone?!

Easter Morning Sunrise

From the sunny shores of Virginia Beach, Va.

Wishing you a joyous Easter Day.

Aftermath of the Three Day Nor'Easter

Virginia Beach Boardwalk

Life is finally back to normal a few days after the disastrous
visit and departure of the November Nor'Easter. We were
truly fortunate ~ no flooding, trees down, or property damage ~
and our 21st anniversary dinner had just finished cooking when
our electricity went out! Forcing us to have a romantic dinner by
candle light as the wind and rain caused havoc around us.


One of the main roads in our neighborhood that
normally has standing water during high tide -
but never anything close to this much water.
This car still had its 30 day tags!!


The bay water, near where we take out our kayak.
This tide would save us a trek through the sand!


A little further up the road, the bay water crossed the
street and is lapping at the garage door of this home.


Pine straw and high tides = a lovely clean up for
these home owners.


My daughter, looking in amazement at the flooded
land and road.


Mailbox acting as a high tide marker.


The downed tree which caused so many homes
to loose their electricity.


Good riddance wind, rain, and high tides.

Say Good-bye to Summer -

to guarding the beach ~

to the boardwalk, and the Isle of Capri Restaurant ~

to Rory waiting for you to throw her the ball ~

And - Hello to U. Va.

To your apartment - and cooking your own meals ~


to the company of good friends ~

to the sea of blue and orange ~

to Bodo's Bagels

But - never forget-

to keep the feeling of summer deep in your soul.
Cheers to successful a year.