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Time for sandcastles


With the weather so fine and sunny lately I've been getting out more and more for beach walks. Sunday's one saw lots more people doing just the same including these girls making sandcastles near the walkway. Better enjoy it while we can, I hear there's another cold snap coming...

Linking up with Skywatch Friday :-)

Comments

Wayne said…
I'd really rather be at the beach ...
Rhonda Albom said…
I'm enjoying the warm weather also.
Andy said…
Lovey beach.
Fun60 said…
It must be wonderful to live so close to a beach that you can walk there everyday.
carol l mck said…
We are headed into Winter ~ lovely beach photo ~ so inviting ~ ^_^

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Yogi♪♪♪ said…
This is great! I love sand the water, and the two levels of clouds. The perfect Skywatch shot!!
Jim said…
Great cloud cover.
b.c. said…
a day at the beach is always nice --the sandcastles are a bonus :))
Photos by Stan said…
Wonderful capture with lots to look at and think about. The footprints in the sand lead one nicely down the beach, where we can stop and observe the sand castle building or further down to the people in the surf, or up into that wonderful sky. Yours is a perfect example when it is OK to ignore the principle of not having the horizon right in the middle. Kudos!!
Big smile!! Wonderful shot, and you, you must make time for sand castles.
NatureFootstep said…
the beach is always worth a visit. Especially when it is warm and sunny :)
PerthDailyPhoto said…
Love that sky Amy! Yes beach weather is approaching a little too quickly for me.. acclimatizing to the hot weather isn't fun :)
Buckeroomama said…
Ooh, I love this shot --especially the sky in it. It's getting a bit too nippy for the beach here now.

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