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It was a grey afternoon.
Barely a hint of blue in the sky. But, down at the beach, the attitude was ‘Game On’!
Summer is still in the air!
With the first official day of fall a matter of days away, the die-hards were out, not clinging to summer, rather, savouring it. Making the most of every last drop of it.
Shorts and sun-tan clad volleyball players were at the nets. A hint of coconut oil in the air. A lone vendor had set up shop under a red umbrella, selling lemonade and fresh boiled corn. Two dozen sailboats were on the water. That is, two dozen within view. And, two teams in brightly colored tee-shirts were out playing capture-the-flag.
There were dog walkers and park bench talkers.
Kite fliers and picture takers.
Even a wedding party, dressed smartly in black and turquoise and white for the bride, were at the beach. They were having their portraits taken. The bride and groom – barefoot and care-free.
These are the last breaths of summer. Joyous and raucous and full. This is not a foot-dragging limp to summertime’s finish line. It’s a dance with a song and a bit of soft shoe.
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What a word painting – I can see it and smell it and taste it – this last breath of summer.
I love your descriptions of the details, your excellent way with words. Hard to believe that summer will soon end, but this weekend after being outdoors a lot and seeing the changes, I have finally come to accept the inevitable.
Deborah! Thanks so much! It was such a wonderful scene down there at the beach..calling out to be captured – by word or photograph..just some way! I so appreciate your coming by here..Thank you!
Juli – your vivid description brought back so many memories for me. I grew up in the beach area. I didn’t make it back there for a visit this year, so it was great to “visit” via your photo and words. We do have to savour every last drop of summer.
You know Juli, I honestly think there is more activity at this time of year, than there is in mid-summer. I really think that it is just everyone’s way of trying to capture the last bits of the season, and it is so much fun to see.
I hope you are having a wonderful week.
xo.
Love the scene you set before we actually see your image! Beautiful imagery!