Jan 7, 2012

stroll by a winter ocean.

dearest readers,
my eyes gaze upon a dull sapphire landscape. the roar of the majestic and the faraway cries of grave sea gulls echo in my ear while the salty mist lingers upon my lips and ebony lashes. my long hair tangles in the wind's icy grasp...

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the day is not clear - beautiful nonetheless - as slate-colored sky bends low with the sea's spray. my heart races as I observe deafening waves unmercifully pounding upon the steely rocks, weathered over time by the violent sea. frothy water moves toward the shore in rage; the wind whistled fiercely through the rustling tall grass.

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^^ linking this up to...

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many may have viewed the scene as unpleasant as such a tempest shakes the hearts of men with fear, just as much as the rugged landscape it beats upon, but I was in awe of the power that God had given the sea. in times of turbulence or glassy peace, the blend of the salt spray, refreshing gusts, and aquamarine waters - the overwhelming grandeur of the ocean enraptures me, and I thank the Lord to be witness of so much beauty.

beauty is never far away as long as you open your eyes to seek it.

love always,
the keeper of the garden.

inspiring post of the week is by my dear friend gabby @ inspired.

// listening to :: capatain america soundtrack 25 //
^^ yes, feeling patriotic to-day ;) ^^  

24 comments:

  1. This is beautiful, just beautiful.

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  2. I adore the photos. The ocean is something that gives me strength. I wish I did not live so very far away from it!
    Gott Segne!

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  3. Gorgeous photos and a beautiful post!

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  4. Thanks for the sweet comment on my blog :)
    I love your blog I'm a new follower!

    ♥ Marieanne
    http://papillon-mm.blogspot.com

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  5. What beautiful words & gorgeous pictures! I totally thought they were from Pinterest - amazing job, Grace!

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  6. Beautiful post, Grace. Both the photographs and the words.

    Have a blessed Sunday!

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  7. Beautiful post and stunning photographs!
    I live far away from the ocean, but looking at these I almost feel as if I were there...

    - thinkgreenlovepurple

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  8. lovelovelove the photos

    ~nina

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  9. Your photography is so beautiful grace! I feel like I'm there... The sixth picture is simply magnificent.

    Love you and thanks for linking me <3
    Gabby

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  10. So beautiful... what lovely pictures and writing, Grace!

    Blessings,
    Mikailah~

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  11. Amazing... there's an "R" in that heart. ;) lol My initial!

    Oh and K has promised to take me to see the Pacific Ocean when I come!

    Can you believe it?! In one week, I will be in your neighborhood! O_O

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  12. Lovely pictures, Grace! I dream of seeing the ocean someday- hopefully that dream will come true for me!

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  13. wow. so beautiful Grace. I love the way you wrote this; and the photographs are breathtaking. lovely <3

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  14. Simply beautiful words and photos, Grace! I LOVE the sea too! It's so wide open and oh so very blue... <3

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  15. These photos are gorgeous, Grace! Those macro shots are stunning. I also was inspired by Gabby's post. :)

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  16. you wrote this so beautifully and the photos are gorgeous!

    http://this-real-heart.blogspot.com

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  17. Grace,
    I simply love this post! You are such a great photographer and I of course love the beautiful words as well! It's been a long time since I last saw the ocean and I long to go there again! I wish I could've been there with you! I love love love the sea!!!

    ~Camille

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  18. This post was simply beautiful, Grace!
    I <3 the ocean so much... *smiles*

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  19. Yayy, you already know that I love these pictures :) and especially the one you're linking up - the focus is perfect, and I love that shade of purple! Thanks so much for entering!

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  20. Quite loverly, darling! (and don't feel awkward when I post comments like that, it shows your one of my favorite bloggers ;D)

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  21. Beautiful post! Your words are like poetry! And love your photography! :)

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  22. Those photos are absolutely beautiful! Wonderful job!!

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