I’m not a fan of the ocean. Â It is too big, vast, dark, and scary. Â The tide will come in and swallow you up like a shark. Â But I am a Pisces. Â Two fishes swimming in opposite directions. Â I am drawn to the water. Â The grubby little pier in Redondo Harbor is so small that it feels like it belongs in some run-down New England seaside resort that has seen better days. Â Hollywood is far away. Â The celebrities go to Malibu, the tourists to Santa Monica. Â I like to watch the lazy fisherman, who spend the day dreaming of nothing, and catching even less, waiting for the sun to set.
beautiful — the words, too.
You’ve inspired me to take more pictures with instagram. I think I can… I think I can.
really evocative. wonderful.
Neil … love the pics here and in the previous (traffic) post. You’ve got a great perspective!
Cheers,
deborah
It’s too bad you’re not a fan of the sea when you live by one. A beautiful one at that too! Years ago for work I went to Nunavut (trust me, you do not know the north until you’re way up there eye level to Greenland and surrounded by true eskimos – but don’t call ’em that, it’s their N word) and spent some time in the snow desert. It’s endless like any desert wether it’s snow, sand or water. All give you the same feeling of powerlessness – and it’s a good thing. Very zen. Very releasing (?).
Sitting on the boat when no land is in sight – is awesome. I just sit there and stare out at the waves and their forever’ness. And once in a while you spot something utterly cool like a whale or a buttload of dolphins and stand and scream with joy and excitement instantly killing whatever zen you’d just built up.
Beautiful pictures, beautiful words.
I love the one of the two fishermen. Love the colors and graininess … you almost can’t tell what year it is.
Love your words and your pictures, Neil. Beautiful.
I love the ocean Neil … about to spend a week in your lovely state and can’t wait to soak up some sun and enjoy the beaches 🙂
lovely photos!!