Surfs Up
As I go through last years, 6614 images to archive, I find ones that I want to go back and re-visit. I’m not sure what draws me back, but there is something with this image, it’s the peace and solitude of an empty beach, I can hear the surf pounding and feel the sand beneath my toes.
It’s not uncommon to feel drawn to images of peaceful and serene settings, such as an empty beach. Our brains are wired to seek out and respond positively to environments that provide a sense of calmness and relaxation. In fact, research has shown that exposure to natural environments, such as beaches, can help reduce stress levels and improve mood.
The sound of the surf pounding and the feeling of sand beneath your toes can also evoke a sense of nostalgia and memories of past experiences at the beach. This can create a positive association with the image and increase your desire to revisit it.
Ultimately, the attraction to this image may be a combination of its visual beauty and the positive emotions and memories it elicits in you.
“The Sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.”
–Jacques Cousteau
Waves
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Love the quote…. the pic does have a tranquil feel.
How many waves before, how many waves after?
Right there with you, Lou. I grew up in Margate and would rather walk the beach in the winter than in the summer.
this looks like the same jetty Jack photographed……something is drawing y’all to the same point.
Yes Elaine, maybe? I was told of many of Jacks locations, mostly on the Cape May Point. I’m not sure where this was taken, but it feels like Beach Drive in Cape May. As I remember it was taken at a place we use to call poverity beach, because all the rich folks live there. :)
There is something about the sea that just draw you in and then draws you back again and again.