Whenever I get the chance, I walk beaches looking for interesting shells, sand patterns, birds, … Last fall, just a week before Superstorm Sandy, I came across a number of Sea Gulls acting unusual. They clearly were frolicking and playing with no abandonment, letting their guard down, unaware I was spying. They should have been seriously scavenging, or fishing or what-ever they’re supposed to be doing.
In particular, I saw two of these Herring Gulls – one surfing (waiting for the perfect wave,) and the other …shadow playing (like a care-free child!) To avoid embarrassing them, I did not reveal my presence. But, later I wondered if they knew the big storm was on its way and, (expecting the end of the world,) figured…”what the hell!”
These 7 images are from New Jersey’s Awesome Island Beach State Park.
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Above: Waiting for the perfect wave.
Above: ” Whoooo! There it is, Kowabunga!” 
Above: “Oh yeah! ready, ready…. here it comes…” 
Above: “Awww,” (or is it “Cawww!”) “Give me a break! That was nothin’.” 
Above: (Gull # 2) “Doe de doe de doe, Look, I’m a Bald Eagle!” 
Above: “And you thought the Aflac Duck was talented!”
Thanks so much for liking my post on Tide Line Still Life so often. I really enjoy it! Now, as a New Jersey native, may I implore you to return to our shore, Post Sandy? We are still here, beaches are beautiful . . . And the gulls still comical!
Really, though, I genuinely appreciate your visits to my blog.
Best,
Maggie
Your images are wonderful, and I agree on your way of leaving the subjects natural, just as they are, as that in itself is the canvas, a part of the allure. Eventually I’ll be sharing some of my captures as well, from here and there, as there are few better places to enjoy than the shorelines. M
Wonderful photos!
Thanks Sherri.
Hello again mvshulze! Just wanted you to know that you are in my ‘cyber’ family as I have nominated you for The WordPress Family Award! Just to say thanks for staying connected and being so supportive of my blog. Hope you continue to like what you find there! Have a super day, here is the link: http://sherrimatthewsblog.com/2013/07/03/back-to-you-the-wordpress-family-award/
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