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.
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Gorgeous!
Somewhere in the world, this scene is occurring - thank you for bringing it here to us,
Vicky
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Wow! That is a fantastic sunset. Thank you so much for sharing.
Jackie
What a beautiful shot. Thanks for sending it our way.
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Your photos are blowing me away!
Another absolutely magnificent and breathtaking photo. Thank you.
Wow! Looks like sand! Wonderful!!
V
Very Cool sky~
Marie
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