Staring off into the distance is a favourite pastime of mine, and pretty much everyone who comes to the beach, it seems. Another favourite pastime of beach goers—well, locals at least—is digging for various creatures. The fellow in the background was digging for hamaguri clams. The ones near shore are small, and are nice in … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Wistful Dreaming
Photo of the Day: Sea Urchin Delight
These little guys are as nasty as they look—if you're unfortunate enough to step on one. Those prickles slice right into feet and break, so even if you manage to ease the sliver out, there will probably be little bits left that take forever to clear out and heal. Not pleasant. Luckily, they stick to … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Sea Urchin Delight
Photo of the Day: Little Rivers
I love the patterns that appear in the sand as the tide comes in and out. I love how much the beach changes every day. I had no idea that things changed so often and so much on the seaside. Clearly, I did not grow up by the sea.
Photo of the Day: A Crabby Kind of Day
Today, the tide was low. Like really, really low. So low, that we could walk all the way out to the huge concrete tetrapods that are normally half covered in water. And because we could, we did. And we searched for creatures and shells and anything, really. Over the next few days, I'll post more … Continue reading Photo of the Day: A Crabby Kind of Day
Photo of the Day: Floats
There's always something to photograph on the beach. Be it shells, boats, the sea itself—or these wee floats—something always catches my eye.
Photo of the Day: Boats in a Row
Boats all lined up—very satisfying.
Photo of the Day: High Flyer
Sitting on the front step, relaxing after a busy three days, and suddenly this flew over me. Sadly, I didn't have my camera with me on the step, which meant I had to run inside and search for it. Too bad, because the first-sight angle was much better. Oh, well. But it just goes to … Continue reading Photo of the Day: High Flyer
Photo of the Day: Fireworks
Japan loves fireworks. Like, loooves them. Big city, small city—every city with even an ounce of self-respect has a hanabi taikai. Okay, maybe that's a slight exaggeration. But not by much. Kamakura—swimming in self-respect as it is–hosts a very popular fireworks show every July. We can see it from our yard, though the view is … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Fireworks
Photo of the Day: Red Tide
Looks more pink than red, but red tide it is. Actually, the proper term is harmful algal blooms (HABs). They make seafood temporarily inedible, and probably aren't so good to play in for humans, either. But, it didn't really stop anyone from splashing around. HABs happen every year, but not too often. They only last … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Red Tide
Photo of the Day: Baker’s Dozen
I feel a bit cheeky [I think that deserves an emoticon —> (>.<)] posting this photo, and not just because "a baker's dozen" is an exaggeration. This is another photo from last summer's mikoshi (float) battle festival on the Zaimokuza side of Yuigahama Beach. For those unfamiliar with Japanese festival culture, men often wear fundoshi, … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Baker’s Dozen
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