Tuesday, June 3, 2008

I'm Baaacccckkkk!!!

I'm back from the beach! Got in last night, but was so tired and still in vacation mode that I just went to bed. I'm "trying" to get back in the swing of things. The beach was gorgeous, the house was fabulous, and the weather was beautiful. You really couldn't ask for more. It was hard to get up this morning and drag myself to work...UGH! But, I came back with great memories and photos to share.

The morning view from our porch - AMAZING. You could literally throw a rock from the porch and hit the ocean, and that's at low tide. Also, under the pier...looks like trees are growing in the sand.

This weekend I was inspired by Jurate Bang's photos, and aimed to get photos that captured small moments. I love how the bowl and glass picture turned out...a lovely beach breakfast. The sand picture was one of those happy accidents...I took the picture by mistake and ended up with a nice surprise. Oh, and we flew a kite and hung out on the hammock...little joys.

And, of course, some beach wildlife photos. A sandpiper bird and a crab ready for action. Crabs were all over the beach...it was an amazing site, and they were so fun to watch.

I'm starting to feel rejuvenated and re-inspired, and I hope you do too. I'll get back to normal posting hours, and catch up on e-mails. How was your weekend?

27 comments:

  1. Ann MarieJune 3, 2008 at 10:29 AM

    glad you are back! great photos diana. this makes me want to go to the beach sooooo bad.

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  2. CourtneyJune 3, 2008 at 10:34 AM

    ummmmm OK I need a vacation now. These pictures are fantastic and so relaxing. The mood was definitely captured! So glad you're back though :)

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  3. Krissy | Paper SchmaperJune 3, 2008 at 10:44 AM

    GORGEOUS photos!!! I think I am in need of a beach vacation now:)

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  4. Alexa JohnsonJune 3, 2008 at 10:44 AM

    DIANA! Those photos are amazing! Love the shot under the pier and the little crab who thinks he is bigger than life. Thanks for the morning vacay at my desk.

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  5. Mrs.FrenchJune 3, 2008 at 11:00 AM

    I hope you had a wonderful time! I did, I am still trying to find my sea legs...

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  6. JudeJune 3, 2008 at 11:02 AM

    Look at those cute little toes!! The pics are great. Glad you had a great time. ☺

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  7. alyson.June 3, 2008 at 11:27 AM

    exactly what everyone else said. I need a beach vacation pronto. lovely pics!

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  8. yasmineJune 3, 2008 at 11:46 AM

    yay!!! you were missed :)

    your photos are gorg! what place is this?!

    i'm going to the beach soon too, and i can't wait!

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  9. AnonymousJune 3, 2008 at 11:49 AM

    SooooooooooooooooooooJealousssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

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  10. ///June 3, 2008 at 12:01 PM

    Oh how WONDERFUL---- SO JEALOUS! :)

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  11. please sirJune 3, 2008 at 12:04 PM

    You guys are great - I missed you so much! Haha - I laughed Jude - I do have small feet - size 6. The place we went to was Nags Head, N.C. Great beach!

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  12. Fifi FlowersJune 3, 2008 at 12:25 PM

    GREAT PHOTOS! I had a lovely weekend! Although... looking at YOUR photos... I think you win! Good thing you didn't get a sunburn... those catch up with you later in life, I hear.

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  13. JuliaJune 3, 2008 at 12:32 PM

    Hurray, hurray! You're back and with heaps of gorgeous photographs :) Wow, I'm so immensely jealous of your weekend on the beach, it looked marvelous!

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  14. JanJune 3, 2008 at 12:32 PM

    I was going to say something about the tiny feet you have, but someone beat me to it. Well, with the photos you shared of your great capturing moments at the beach, I say your tiny feet goes well with your big soul.

    Welcome home Pleasie.

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  15. pve designJune 3, 2008 at 12:37 PM

    oh, that walk on the beach, the salty air, the sand and the water refreshed me. thanks for the virtual vacation!

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  16. piccioloJune 3, 2008 at 12:47 PM

    wow looks like you had a great trip! I love the crab photo!
    : )

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  17. AnonymousJune 3, 2008 at 12:52 PM

    Welcome back, Diana! I had a good weekend but clearly NOT as good as yours...

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  18. la la LovelyJune 3, 2008 at 12:57 PM

    Welcome home! Looks like you had a fabulous time. I totally enjoyed the beach via your pictures...and they are great.. I love the capturing of the moments.. brilliant!
    Trina

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  19. Jessie CacciolaJune 3, 2008 at 1:30 PM

    gorgeous, yes! you weren't lying. i love the image under the docks -- great light.
    - Jessie -

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  20. Sara ChristineJune 3, 2008 at 2:39 PM

    That second photo under the dock is brilliant. And what pretty red toes! :)

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  21. AnonymousJune 3, 2008 at 2:42 PM

    GORGEOUS!! I love the pier shot, the glass & bowl, and your toes on the hammock...all beautiful, simple, and relaxing to even look at! Glad you had a great time, too :)

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  22. AnonymousJune 3, 2008 at 5:21 PM

    So very jealous of your beach time...it looks like you had a blast!

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  23. littlebyrdJune 3, 2008 at 9:17 PM

    Welcome back - Love love love your pictures! All of them are fantastic! I'm a little envious of your beach weekend

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  24. JLC StudioJune 3, 2008 at 11:16 PM

    Oooh, fabulous photos Diana! Great to hear that you had such a good time :)

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  25. RobinJune 4, 2008 at 12:56 AM

    Gorgeous photos! I rented a house once in Nags Head with the ex's entire family. The beach was beautiful, the house was stunning, and the time with the family was, um, not nearly as relaxing as your getaway looks.

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  26. CindyJune 4, 2008 at 11:04 AM

    oh, i love your photos - the one of the crab is so cute and turned you into a wild-life photographer, too.

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  27. AnonymousJune 11, 2008 at 7:48 PM

    Thanks for taking us along in the virtual world, I needed to re-visit the beach.

    Glad to hear you had a good time too. Love that picture of the little crab:)

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