New venue, new view

Tides, soft sand and beach erosion have made walking on my normal part of the beach very difficult lately. That plus a cat-sitting job a few miles south of here have me looking for a new venue for my daily beach walks. 

Since there is a new beachfront park in town about 4 miles south, I decided to give it a try since I'd be driving anyway.

What else can I say but... lovely. Enjoying the sun framed by newly planted palm trees is a great way to start any day. 

I also ran into some of my normal beach buddies walking here as well. Sand is much firmer with fewer peaks and valleys to contend with. Though I must admit that I do miss my normal cadre of beach walkers and fishermen. Sigh, can't have it all, huh?

Progression...

My camera is broken so I dredged out an old cumbersome one that doesn't take such great pictures but the progression of the sunrise this morning was too spectacular not to share.

The pelican below isn't afraid of melting its wings — unlike Icarus. Beautiful!

Finally here comes the full force of Old Sol... almost blinding in its brightness!

Great day, Great Heron

I admire the patience and grace of the great herons we often see along the shoreline. Feet in the water, gazing to see if there are any breakfast fish in the surf while enjoying the golden sunrise. Ah, what a life.

This one was quite captivating and didn't seem to mind me and a couple of other would-be photographers as we captured its long legged "strike-a-pose" attitude. I'll share him the only way I know how — through pictures.

I'm easily amused, but it just tickles me that their knees bend backwards when they walk.