Gannets are enormous and sleek creamy-white seabirds, with black wingtips, yellow heads and necks, and startlingly outlined eyes. They nest on the rocky cliffs of the European and North American coasts of the North Atlantic and, once grown, spend their days sailing across the ocean. The acrobatics by which they make their living ~ steep climbs into the air and speedy plunges straight into the sea ~ are rivaled only by those of pelicans.
What better metaphor for a sweeping search of one's life choices and opportunities than a gannet extended above the waves, a regal and yet restless surveyor of the vast ocean surface? The gannet reminds us that life is an adventure in both beauty and profound unease, and that the sea itself is limitless in its textures and possibilities.
Just beautiful. You should blow this one up, frame it and hang it up somewhere. Maybe in your classroom so when you get frustrated you have something to calm you down.
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That is a beautiful photo. Awaiting more.
Bon & Mal
What a BEAUTIFUL photo! I love the silhouette and then the sun hitting the clouds above. Great contrasts.
Just beautiful. You should blow this one up, frame it and hang it up somewhere. Maybe in your classroom so when you get frustrated you have something to calm you down.
Wonderful!!
V
Beautiful lighthouse! Gorgeous sunset! I'm looking forward to many more pictures.
What a magnificent photo. I'd love to have a copy of that blown up in my bedroom. So peaceful and relaxing. Can't wait for more.
I love this! Lisa :-]
Oh, it is so lovely...
It makes it all worth while, doesn't it? Beautiful!!!!
Judith
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This is my favorite (and that's saying a lot, because they're all terrific!)...
Judi
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