Thursday, January 17, 2013

island sunset




the sun sinks golden
swallowed hungrily by waves
swept away by tides


This photo was taken on a favorite island--St Maartin in the Netherland Antilles.  Mullet Bay is a beautiful white sand beach with turquoise waters.  One can snorkel along the rocks in this photo.

Alphabe-Thursday, hosted by Ms Jenny, is so much fun!  This week our letter is "I."  Come visit others' submissions HERE and join in the fun!
 

I'm also linking up with SkyWatch Friday hosted by Sylvia and Sandy.  Come join us in this awesome meme, link up, and meet folks from all over the globe. 

photo by me © 2012   haiku by me © 2013
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26 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    Wow - fabulous shot!

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  2. DianneJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:59 PM

    This is a magical capture with those wonderful sails in the background ..... A delightful pic.

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  3. Spare Parts and PicsJanuary 18, 2013 at 2:02 AM

    Really beautiful...and timeless. That sailing ship looks like something from many years ago.

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  4. DuniJanuary 18, 2013 at 3:01 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous photo! Almost looks like a painting :)
    Lovely Haiku too!

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  5. eileeninmdJanuary 18, 2013 at 5:15 AM

    What a beautiful scene, the boat and pretty sky are gorgeous. Happy Skywatching!

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  6. UnknownJanuary 18, 2013 at 5:21 AM

    wow, this is breathtaking.
    love your composition.

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  7. CatherineJanuary 18, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    That sunshine looks so warm and inviting! Wonderful shot!
    xo Catherine

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  8. Erin January 18, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    Absolutely beautiful!!!

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  9. Naperville NowJanuary 18, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    fabulous. I am right there.

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  10. Memories for LifeJanuary 18, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    The waves, the sailboat, the sun setting...breathtaking!

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  11. NatashalhJanuary 18, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    WOW! An absolutely beautiful picture.

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  12. Trina PrenziJanuary 18, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    What a beautiful photo! Everything about it is stunning!

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  13. BeadedTailJanuary 18, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Oh I wish I was there right now! So beautiful!

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  14. Small City ScenesJanuary 18, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    Excellent picture. Like a painting it should be framed and on your wall. MB

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  15. Rose ClearfieldJanuary 18, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    Stunning capture! I could stare at that all day.

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  16. BronaJanuary 19, 2013 at 2:48 AM

    Beautifully captured - just lovely :-)

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  17. EG CameraGirlJanuary 19, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Super! I l love the composition and the colours.

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  18. annies homeJanuary 19, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    beautiful

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  19. paula jJanuary 19, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    Beautiful!

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  20. BarbJanuary 19, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    Perfect in every way.The small stone you wrote is evocative.

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  21. Icy BCJanuary 22, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    Wow..your photo is just beautiful, and gives me a shot of warmness this morning!

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  22. FranJanuary 22, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    I don't usually say this but OMG. That is beautiful.

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    Gorgeous indeed!!

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  24. Sharon WagnerJanuary 23, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    Sky, sail and sea watch. It all fits. Beautiful shot.

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  25. Ellen WhyteJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    WOW! Love those colours.

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  26. JennyJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    Oh man.

    I am soooo envious.

    I want to be there.

    On the shore.

    Watching that boat enveloped in the lovely colors.

    Really an incredible capture.

    Thank you for sharing it.

    A+

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