There are many beautiful places to see in the winter. Some of which are only quiet in the winter. For example, the beaches in Eastern Shore Maryland. Typically a tourist attraction during the summer months, Ocean City becomes a a locals only kind of scene. Here you can take advantage of peaceful walks on the beach, quiet sunrises, and listening to the waves. From our balcony I noticed that the windy conditions were creating interesting effects on the waves. When I went out on the beach to try to capture it there were many challenges. 1. The bright sun. 2. The sand blowing. 3. The waves were breaking far out-I would need to go in the water because my zoom max is 300mm; which I was not doing at 40 degrees. Winter to me isn’t just about snow and cold, but also about visiting quiet places where nature comes out to play.
Winter breeze on the beach
Great shots, definitely get a winter feel from them.
Thanks!I’ll compare them to the summer.
Reminds me of Inception!! the shores of the our sub conscious mind! awesome!
Great comment, very creative thought!
These images are spectacular and make me long for the ocean.
I could have watched them all day. Thanks!
Love the photos of the waves, especially the second one.
Thanks! This was my first try at taking waves.
I would definitely visit the ocean during winter for all the reasons you mention, if I lived anywhere near it. Oh say, less than 700 miles. π
Great photos. I especially like the second wave, with the light coming through it — very cool!
Thanks! It was fun taking them.
I’m experiencing winter at the beach as well, but yours looks more artful.
The wind was creating a beautiful effect with the waves. Tiny beads of water would blow up and around while glistening in the sun. In addition little twirls of wind were blowing dune grasses that had fallen into little twists along the ground.
Wow! Very cool:D
Thank you!
wow. great photos. thanks for sharing
Thanks for stopping by to see. The weather changed dramatically the next day, I’m glad I took them when I did. 55 degrees to 30!
The details of the waves are wonderful !!
Thank you! They were a challenge! I tried using a high shutter speed to try and capture the beads or spray of water.
Great Photographs π
Thanks for the nice compliment and for stopping by!
Jennifer – nice shots! I share your fondness for the ocean in the winter. Its not real cold in the winter here in San Diego but I love the empty and quiet beaches.
Thanks! Did the bird make his landing okay on the hippo in your photo?
Gorgeous water pictures π Thanks for the share!
Thanks, I am glad you visited my blog to enjoy it!
Beautiful images. Love the second photo, how you captured the rolling water. I can’t wait for warmer weather, so I can finally go to the beach.
Thanks for such a nice compliment Gracie!
Brilliant water photos. Truly breath-taking. π
Wow! Thanks, I wasn’t quite sure how they would turn out.
Lovely! I want to get down there when the horseshoe crabs come in this spring.
Thanks! The horseshoe crabs are pretty interesting, along with the sand crabs (ghost crabs).
Great images, Jennifer. Love the sun play on the water. Just gorgeous. π
Thanks Katie! I have sunrises also…but I don’t want to over post Sunrises.
Beautiful shots, Jennifer! Winter sea is something else!
Thanks Marina, it’s is calming to watch.
Those are some awesome pictures of waves.
Thanks!
My favourite time at the beach is the winter, when you can have it pretty much to yourself π
Agree completely. I read your post just after I posted mine. Boots would of helped me out. Love your photo!
Beautiful photos! I grew up on the beach in SC and my boyfriend has a summer house in Ocean City, so these are especially cool to me! I know how big those waves get…and the water is definitely not warm like in Miami π
Thanks! The rip tide can be wicked at times. We spend time in the summer, but the winter has a different appeal to it.