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Tijuana Slough Beach
A Closer Look
Careful!
Such a shame.
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This week’s Weekly Photo Challenge theme is “Careful.”
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Posts Tagged ‘Weekly Photo Challenge’
Careful!
Posted by Jody on October 23, 2015
Posted in Southern California Beaches | Tagged: beach, beach photography, beach sign, Careful, Tijuana Slough, Weekly Photo Challenge | 11 Comments »
A Friendly Reminder
Posted by Jody on March 14, 2014
Cabrillo National Monument
“Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home.”
~ John Howard Payne
This week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge topic is “Inside.”
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Related Link: Hermit Crab: A Different Kind of Beachcomber
Posted in Southern California Beaches, Tide Pools, Today's Special | Tagged: beach sign, Cabrillo National Monument, hermit crab, inside, postaday, San Diego tide pools, Weekly Photo Challenge | 14 Comments »
Heaven on Earth
Posted by Jody on February 7, 2014
“Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.”
~Henry David Thoreau
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This week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge topic is “Selfie.”
Posted in Today's Special | Tagged: beach, heaven, Henry David Thoreau, postaday, Selfie, The Daily Post, Weekly Photo Challenge, Weekly Photo Challenge: Selfie | 13 Comments »
Weekly Photo Challenge: Horizon
Posted by Jody on October 29, 2013
Along the Mississippi Gulf Coast
“A cloud does not know why it moves in just such a direction and at such a speed…
It feels an impulsion… this is the place to go now. But the sky knows the reasons and the patterns behind all clouds,
and you will know, too, when you lift yourself high enough to see beyond horizons.”
~Richard Bach
This week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge theme is “Horizon.”
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Posted in Gulf of Mexico Beaches, Today's Special | Tagged: beach, beach photography, Horizon, Mississippi Gulf Coast, postaday, Richard Bach, Weekly Photo Challenge | 22 Comments »
A Word A Week Photo Challenge – Favourite
Posted by Jody on October 25, 2013
♫ “When the dog bites,
When the bee stings,
When I’m feeling sad, ♬
I simply remember my favorite things,
And then I don’t feel so bad.” ♪
Family Time (The Oregon Coast)
Colorful Seashells (Sanibel Island, Florida)
Lighthouses (Newport, Oregon)
Cute Coastal Critters (Santa Cruz, California)
Sunrise on the Beach (Waikiki, Hawaii)
Sugar White Sand (Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida)
Posing Pelicans on the Pier (Venice Beach, California)
Tidepooling (Bandon, Oregon)
Friendships That Last a Lifetime (Chicago, Illinois)
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♪ My Favorite Things, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
~Also a favorite!
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This week’s “A Word a Week Photography Challenge” theme is Favourite.
Posted in Today's Special | Tagged: A Word A Week Photograph Challenge, beach, beach photography, Favourite, My Favorite Things, Oscar Hammerstein II, Weekly Photo Challenge | 16 Comments »
Weekly Photo Challenge: Good Morning!
Posted by Jody on October 5, 2013
Carefree Morning on Alabama’s Gulf Coast
This week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge theme is “Good Morning!”
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Posted in Today's Special | Tagged: Alabama Gulf Coast beach, beach, beach photography, Good Morning!, Orange Beach Alabama, postaday, Weekly Photo Challenge | 14 Comments »
It’s the First Day of Summer ~ Playtime!
Posted by Jody on June 21, 2013
Playtime at Surfside Beach
“It is a happy talent to know how to play.”
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
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This week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge topic is “The World Through Your Eyes.”
Posted in Gulf of Mexico Beaches, Today's Special | Tagged: beach, beach photography, postaday, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Summer, Texas Gulf Coast beach, The World Through Your Eyes, Weekly Photo Challenge | 17 Comments »
Beachless in Pittsburgh: The Water Steps
Posted by Jody on May 31, 2013
Pittsburgh’s convenient TPlus light rail service stops very near the Water Steps at Riverfront Park on the city’s North Shore. That little gem of knowledge clinched my decision to tote a 6 & a 4 year old to the Northside last week for a break from the ennui of our Downtown hotel. The “Water Steps” is actually an impressive fountain consisting of 500 blocks of Pennsylvania’s Butler County sandstone along with shallow pools formed by the cascading water. The water first spills over a 4-foot waterfall before tumbling down, around, over, and through the staggered, multilevel steps. The expansive sloping lawn next to the Water Steps serves as a make-believe beach scene, with scantily clad folks stretching out on towels and blankets to relax and soak up the sunshine.
Tour Boats Pass by the Water Steps on the Allegheny River
I found out about the Water Steps from the Pittsburgh Official Visitor’s Guide, which urged the out-of-towner to “play in the water steps near Heinz Field.” From that (and the very inviting full-page photo) I knew it was a family friendly oasis. Once we arrived, it was pretty easy to see that many other families were regular day visitors to this lovely flowing fountain fronting the Allegheny River. The two little ones had an absolute blast playing and splashing in the water, hopping from level to level with their new found friends. As the morning progressed, older kids and adults came to laze around and cool off, too.
Duck Tours Pass by the Water Steps on the Riverwalk
I didn’t know this before our visit, but there are no nearby washroom facilities or changing areas at the Water Steps. That certainly began to concern me as the fountain filled up with people of all ages, some accompanied by their furry four footed family members! It also made for some pretty fancy maneuvering to get the kids changed out of their wet clothes!
The Water Steps
As we prepared to pack up and head back Downtown for lunch, I was pretty surprised to find a sign way high up near the top outside corner of the Water Steps warning people NOT to swim or wade in the water because of the slipperiness of the steps.
WHAT?
Is this eye-catching fountain just an attractive riverside water feature or is it an an interactive urban splash and play pond? It really doesn’t seem to matter!
Show and Tell: Where do you head for some waterside fun in your favorite beachless town?
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Helpful links for other beach-starved visitors to Pittsburgh:
Notable fountains outside Downtown Pittsburgh
Posted in Friday Finds, Inland Shores | Tagged: beach, beach sign, North Shore Riverside Park, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, postaday, The Sign Says, The Water Steps, Weekly Photo Challenge | 20 Comments »
Weekly Photo Challenge: Escape “The Grip of the Rip”
Posted by Jody on May 21, 2013
Rip Currents – Break the Grip of the Rip!
Rip Current Safety Sign Posted on Lifeguard Tower
If Caught in a Rip Current
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Don’t fight the current
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Swim out of the current, then to shore
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If you can’t escape, float or tread water
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If you need help, call or wave for assistance
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According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), rip currents are the #1 safety threat at beaches.
Rip currents can be really hard to spot, so exercise caution if you see the following:
- a channel of churning, choppy water;
- an area with a noticeable difference in color;
- a line of foam, seaweed, or debris moving steadily out to sea;
- and/or a break in the incoming wave pattern.
If you get caught in one:
- Stay calm, don’t fight the current.
- Swim sideways out of the current and parellel to the shore, then at an angle back to the shore.
If you can’t escape it:
- Float or calmly tread water. The rip current will eventually fade.
- Try to face the shore, wave your arms, and yell for help.
If you see someone caught in one, DO NOT try to rescue them yourself, instead:
- Get a lifeguard or call 911.
- Yell instructions.
- And if possible, throw a life preserver or floatation device.
These things may help you save a life.
The ocean can be a source of fun and excitement, but you should always be careful of hazards that exist. Only swim at lifeguard protected beaches. Before your next trip to the beach, know how to spot a rip current and how to break the grip of the rip.
Source: Ocean Today (NOAA)
Lifeguard Tower with Posted Rip Current Safety Signs
Please take a look at these very helpful links:
“Don’t get sucked in by the rip…” Rip Current Science and Safety Video: Australia
The Grip of the Rip – NOAA Video
United States Lifesaving Association Rip Current Survival Guide
Have a safe day at the beach!
This week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge topic is Escape.
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Posted in Beach Safety Tips, Tallies & Tips | Tagged: beach, beach safety sign, escape, NOAA, postaday, rip current safety, Weekly Photo Challenge | 6 Comments »
Weekly Photo Challenge: Pattern
Posted by Jody on May 14, 2013
~Patterns in the Sand~
Art on the Beach
~ Making Patterns in the Sand ~
On Manhattan Beach, Southern California
This week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge theme is Pattern.
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Posted in Sand and Shoreline, Southern California Beaches, Today's Special | Tagged: beach, Manhattan Beach California, pattern, postaday, Weekly Photo Challenge | 4 Comments »
