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TREASURES FROM THE SEA

We are back in the Pacific Northwest now, but haven't yet had a chance to check on the Pacific Ocean.  (I'm pretty sure it is still there  – it always seems to get along just fine without us.)  

These  pictures  are from the other Coast  – taken on our last trip to the Gulf while we were in Florida.

 

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 I put the picture part of this post together while we were still at the Canal Cottage, but didn't have time to post them before we closed things up for the season.

 

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 We don't bring shells home any more (from either Coast).  We live in small spaces and it would be very easy to fill up every available surface with these treasures.    

 

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 So we take only pictures.     (And on the beach, we don't even leave footprints.)

 

 

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 I spent some time trying to find names for some of these shells — instead of doing whatever I was supposed to be doing.  But I didn't have much luck.   Either there were no matches at all (like of the one above) or there were too many — several that looked quite similar.

 

 

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 So please enjoy  – as we do — just for the beauty and the wonder!

 

Thank you to the hosts of the following four wonderful sharing opportunities:  Laura's I HEART MACRO;  Gemma's MONDAY MACRO;  Judith's MOSAIC MONDAY and OUR WORLD ON TUESDAY (because we're still too busy getting caught up here on this coast).     (OWT is hosted by the team of Lady Fi, Gattina, Arija, Sandy, Sylvia, and Jenn.)       

We appreciate all visitors and commenters! Thank you.

48 responses to “TREASURES FROM THE SEA”

  1. Gaelyn

    I love shells and usually have to collect just a few from whatever beach I visit. But taking photos takes up less space. I do hope you get to the Pacific soon. Just to make sure it’s still there.

  2. Ramblingwoods

    Really beautiful photos especially with the sand in the background…. Michelle

  3. Jenn Jilks

    There is something about treasures from the mysterious sea!

  4. Barb

    What beautiful [photos of the shells. Take only photos and memories – I like that.

  5. NatureFootstep

    I love shells too. Yours are truly beauties. In both color and shape 🙂

  6. orchid

    Dearest Sallie; Seeing these pretty sand and shells, I reminisce my young days my father took us to the beach♪ I remember collecting and made summer homework. The forth one is really beautiful (yes, whatever its name is)♡♡♡
    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*

  7. Photo Cache

    The reason why I love Cancun is because of the excellent beach combing to be had. These are lovely shells.

  8. Sylvia D.

    Sallie, Great shell pics! Thanks for sharing. Sylvia D.

  9. artmusedog and carol

    All very beautiful and creative shells photography!
    Happy Week to you,
    artmusedog and carol

  10. Donna@Gardens Eye View

    I do miss the ocean and the sand and shells…your beautiful shares have brought me so many wonderful memories flooding back!

  11. Judith @ Lavender Cottage

    Haha, haven’t we all been carried away by collecting shells to bring home. Much cleaner and less space to take photos as you have to look back on.
    Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday Sallie.

  12. VioletSky

    The shells are lovely.
    And I also find there is no room in my life for such ‘treasures’.
    Digital photography has made it so much easier to collect things I want to see over and over.

  13. Gunilla

    A lovely collection of treasures. Virtual treasures are the best, but I must confess that I have lots of stuff that I need to get rid of.

  14. Adam Jones

    Lovely shots. 🙂

  15. fun60

    Their texture, colour and design are beautiful. What a great way to spend your time – shell hunting.

  16. Indrani

    This is a wonderful collection and takes up just virtual space.

  17. Aimee

    Gorgeous shells Sallie! I would be so tempted even though I am trying to get rid of clutter. Yes, the Pacific is still there and beautiful as always:)
    Blessings, Aimee

  18. Rajesh

    Beautiful. As a kid I would used to collect them.

  19. bettyl - NZ

    Your shells are so pretty! I like to know the names, too, but don’t always find them. But, that’s ok. I still enjoy them.

  20. sylviakirk

    Welcome home to the northwest, Sallie!!! Oh, I do love your collection of shells and the images you’ve captured!! They’re one of the things that I love most about the beaches!! Hope you’re enjoying a great new week!!

  21. Felicia

    Oh my, this is a beautiful collection of shell images.

  22. Snap

    Shells are so beautiful. Your images are wonderful. I like your method of collection — by picture! Lovely! Happy Monday!

  23. Gail Dixon

    These shells are all so beautiful! How do you resist taking them home?? 🙂 Your way is much better, though: taking a photo that you can always go back and look at. Plus, it’s there for others to see. What stunning images for your blog today!

  24. Penny

    Sometimes that is exactly what we should do; “just for the beauty and the wonder!” I love these photos, Sallie. The top one is so well done. It reminds me of the drawings of an artist/illustrator I appreciate, Marjolein Bastin. Very lovely.

  25. Dianne

    I’m nutty about shells, always have been. I appreciate these lovely photos. Thank you!

  26. Lorrie

    Beautiful seashell photos and mosaics. I hope you’re enjoying your time in the PNW – up here on Vancouver Island we’ve had hazy skies but it looks like things are clearing up. Hope you get to the Pacific ocean soon.

  27. Mary

    A wonderful collection of shells! They are beautiful! And also your photos! 🙂
    Have a great week!

  28. EG CameraGirl

    Pretty shells. I would love to visit an ocean beach to collect shells!

  29. Cathy

    Amazingly beautiful post, very reflective and tranquil! Thank you!

  30. ak-ut

    all these shells are so beautiful !!! especially the the white and yellow one 🙂

  31. DeniseinVA

    Fabulous shots Sallie and I love how you have framed them.

  32. Stewart M

    Nice shots – there is always something to photograph on a beach.
    Cheers – Stewart M – Melbourne

  33. Lea

    Beautiful!
    Have a great week!

  34. Gattina

    These are really gorgeous shells !

  35. Mick

    I agree that the ocean gets along quite well without me checking on it – but – I don’t get on so well unless I can be on or by the ocean! The shells are beautiful – I especially like the ones that are so worn down by the ocean that they are hard to recognize.

  36. Ratty

    It’s great seeing the seashells. I don’t get to see many here in Iowa.

  37. Chandra

    What a great collection of pretty seashells you got, Sallie!
    I picked-up some at Marina Beach in Madras, when I visited India.
    Now, they are in our fountain.
    Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos!
    Have a Wonderful Week!
    Namaste 🙂

  38. Hannah

    Pretty markings, they accentuate the spiral of the shell. I have a few shells, but I’m also out of room to get more. I didn’t see many shells on the beach in Oregon.

  39. Yogi

    Beautiful shells. We don’t take them home any longer either. We just enjoy them, maybe take a pic and put them back for the next people.

  40. Lowell

    We collected those and never knew the names. I think we still might have a jar full somewhere. I’m just glad you had a shell of a good time before you went north!

  41. Lavender Dreams

    I love your shell photos and I’ll keep this in mind for the future. I have jars of shells now and I’m running out of room. Love seeing the pretty sand. It’s been to hot to take a drive to the beach. Enjoy your week as you spend time up there! Sweet hugs, Diane

  42. TexWisGirl

    hope you get to do an ocean check soon! 🙂

  43. ellen b

    Sallie! Those sea shells are so fabulous. I don’t think I’ve ever seen such beauties on the Southern California beaches where I grew up. I’m so glad we are cooling down in the Pacific Northwest! Have a wonderful week!

  44. Florence

    Love the sea shells. We no longer pick them up either but I still have the ones we collected 40 years ago. Happy memories

  45. Pat

    I’m fascinated by beautiful sea shells. Used to collect them every year on vacation in Florida. These are lovely.

  46. Sondra-SC

    I started doing the same thing A photo shell collection…. when I lived on the coast in Brooklyn! I saw so many cool shells but had no room for them I did however create a crab leg collection!

  47. Penelope Puddlisms

    I just love the freedom of taking pictures and enjoying them later. They are so light to carry and preserve memories and the wonders all around us without added burden. We have a few similar shells that we gathered and purchased here on the west coast. They look nice in containers but having them in a digital album preserves them in a beautiful way.

  48. Eileen

    Hello Sallie, I love the pretty seashells, mosaic and your images. I pick up a shell once in awhile and I like to look for the seaglass. Enjoy your day and the new week ahead!

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