Friday morning, I left home with the outdoor temperature hovering in the mid 70s. I found myself at the seawall. I didn't want to go to the islands...again. I didn't want to go to Indian Point Park or Sunset Lakes...the new harbor bridge construction has the interstate and Portland highway in construction turmoil! I didn't want to go far. 'Cause I figured by the time I got my walking in, the heat would be my own personal enemy. Needless to say, I surmised, if I walked the seawall, at least there'd be a morning breeze coming off the bay...Not on your life! It was so sitll and humid. Not a lick of air moving. I couldn't have been more wrong. But walked anyway, I did. Not far. Only 2.5 miles of my usual 5 miles. After walking, I stopped and watched the shrimp boats. They were out in droves, so to speak. And I love everything about them [altho you wouldn't catch me on one since they're so ratty-looking; as if they'll spring a leak in the rusted hull and sink any time], -I like the shape, the mechanisms, the netting, the shrimpers and the crew working all the paraphernalia ---not to mention the gulls and pelicans following them for handouts!!! The sea sparkled, the morning light cast the boats in shadow, it was a pretty [and peaceful] sight. One more thing...forgive me with this...but, you could say "I went OVERBOARD with the shutter button". Several; way too many photos:
...another episode of the walk along the seawall coming to a blog near you!
I just didn't take my walking all that seriously this time around; much stopping to take photos, and once I actually stopped on a bench in the shade of the watergarden to cool off before going on.
They are beautiful shots! The water is like diamonds, and the birds make it all even better.
ReplyDeleteIt was very pretty out there! And calming.
DeleteI really like the reflection of the water ... real silver and diamonds!
ReplyDeleteHave a great Sunday, Anni!
Me too Ella, thanks.
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ReplyDeletePretty view of the boats and water. Enjoy your day, have a great new week ahead!
Thanks...have a great week ahead yourself Eileen!
DeleteNostalgic shots of the "black" ships on the sparkling water and birds in the air. Be safe and have a great week. Jo
ReplyDeleteIt was calming for me. Very soothing atmosphere.
DeleteSounds like a hot walk but you got some beautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteThis morning it turned cool here again, 42 degrees when I walked. What a difference in yours and my temperatures!
It's still warm here, but raining...we need rain.
DeleteBeautiful photos - everytime I see a shrimp boat I think of the movie Forest Gump, can't help it!
ReplyDeleteRun, Forest, run!
DeleteI love shrimp boats as well, especially the shrimp they bring back to the dock.
ReplyDeleteMe too...boiled, steamed, and fried
DeleteGosh I read your mileage wrong and thought you had gone 25 miles. Two and a half is more doable. Loved the boats and birds and it looks like one of them was hitchhiking on the back of one of the boats. Smart bird.
ReplyDeleteLordy! 25 miles would have me six feet under! Ya, those pelican always take a joy ride!
DeleteI love your sparkly water shots. And I laughed at Patti's comment and your response. 2.5 is plenty in hot conditions, for sure.
ReplyDeleteLol...well, it is true!
DeleteThese photos really are good. I can understand not wanting to take your walk in the humiditiy and heat. In a few weeks it will be like that here and I'm only going to walk in the very early morning! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteIt's the high humidity that works on my body
DeleteLove your photos and all the silhouettes of the shrimp boats. I was singing to my self the old song I would hear on "the Hit Parade" program...with different singers singing it each week it was on the top ten...The Shrimp Boats are Coming..
ReplyDeleteNow, you've done it...I'll be humming it the rest of the day.
DeleteBeautiful
ReplyDeleteShrimp boat, net and birds flying are amazing...great shots.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Sunday
Thanks!
DeleteAll of that rigging on the boats boggles my mind. I can't imagine how the fishermen can know which rope to pull or push and when to and when not to! Your photos are grand!
ReplyDeleteI know! Watching them with such precision is a reward in itself.
DeleteWonderful photos Anni.
ReplyDeleteI am sure that the peace and serenity was good for you, too 🌷
It always is!
DeleteI hope the fisherman limted out
ReplyDeleteI imagine some days are better than others.
DeleteA perfect morning
ReplyDeleteToo hit again...but cooler today.
DeleteMy mind was singing, "Shrimpboats are com'in, there's dancin' tonight"... Love the pics, especially that first one!
ReplyDeleteLol on singing along!
DeleteI enjoyed your photos! I always like to see that sparkle on the water.
ReplyDelete2.5 miles is still a good walk!
Just wishing it could've been a longer walk.
DeleteThe photos are so interesting . That heat, i am glad I don’t have to endure.
ReplyDeleteIt can get unbearable easily...and quickly
DeleteI enjoyed your photos! I would go 'overboard' too! I even photograph small (two men) fishing boats I see on the Tennessee River, and get really excited to see towboats with barges!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week!
Those photos can be so relaxing & enjoyable. At least you and I think so.
DeleteTHat baby swallow shot is EXCELLENT!! YOu got the perfect moment!
ReplyDeleteThey sure were cute!
DeleteI so would enjoy watching...got to wait to be on computer to enjoy these photos...but enjoy them I will.
ReplyDeleteI do the same for most blogs too.
DeleteI should have just waited to comment...I knew I would love the photos...I so LOVE that second one...the 4th is a favorite,too. And there is another one with a pelican setting out on part of the boat...but just really enjoyed all.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rose, glad you enjoyed it.
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