Inspired by Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #78: Special Spot Shots
Now we are looking forward to seeing Your very special spot shots – maybe a room in your home, a garden, a mountain, a city, an exhibition, a lovely café…a place that is special to you!
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While taking on this photo challenge, I came to the realization that my “Special Spot” had changed.
At first, I thought…Coronado Beach! I have such warm and wonderful – and yes, special, memories from the half dozen times I vacationed there.
I have posted about this slice of heaven on the US west coast several times.
However, I have not been back to Coronado since 2006 and it is unlikely I will be able to make a cross country trip again.
Time for a new special place…
I live on the US east coast…relatively close to a beautiful beach. I will admit, it’s not as beautiful as Coronado…but it still ranks up there.
From October through December of 2016 we lived in a rental across the street from the sands of Hampton Beach. A temporary stint of “living at the beach” while we waited to close on our new condo under construction a few towns away.
It was off season, so we practically had the beach to ourselves.
Peaceful.
Perfect for afternoon walks.
A seat on the sand for contemplation.
Mesmerized by the waves while my imagination ran wild with plans for the future.
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Yesterday afternoon I decided to take a ride back to Hampton Beach…
Dressed in layers for a cold, windy, winter walk.
It happened to be low tide. The lowest tide I’d ever seen.
I was not disappointed.
It seems I still have a Special Spot.
Now…close to home.
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Hi, OLU. I can’t believe I lived in NH for many years and never visited this beach! Beautiful shots . I can see why it is special.
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Thank you! You had the “big lake” instead. Maybe next time you are in the state, you can swing by the beach. 🙂
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I will do that. Thanks for sharing your photos. Beautiful.
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Glad you like them!
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Hampton Beach is so beautiful! Well captured! 🙂
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Thank you!
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Such a special spot. Gorgeous!
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Thank you!
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Welcome.
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Excellent. I particularly like that last shot, with clouds and blue sky. Well done.
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Thank you! That’s my most recent favorite as well – I was in the right place at the right time.
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A very beautiful spot – and you tell the story of changing spots so well. Sometimes we have to…even if we don’t want to. But having your favorite beach close to you must be a good thing. And it will grow, I am sure, to really being the best spot…I can hear it is almost already there!
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Oh, thank you! It does feel good to have this beach close by. It is working its way toward “best spot” status 🙂
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Oh my gosh, I love all these photos–you have such a gift for capturing the spirit of place, and inviting all the senses, not just eyesight. Wonderful!!
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Thank you for your kind words 🙂
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You’re sincerely welcome, always 💖
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It does indeed OLU. What a glorious spot, wishing you many happy years in your new, nearby condo. I LOVE the beach during the winter. Somehow it’s even more special!
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Thank you! Yes, I agree about the winter. There’s a whole different vibe. Less crowded is only part of it.
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That’s very beautiful, I can see why you would like this spot.
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Thank you 🙂 I really do!
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Beautiful Beautiful! I am a beach lover 😎🌴
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Thank you from one beach lover to another 🙂
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I’m super jealous…I’d be at that beach every day if I lived that close! Great shots!!
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Thanks! It is tempting…although in the summer the traffic is a challenge. Not impossible though!
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