Sometimes when you walk on the beach you see as much by looking down as you do by looking out.
There are whole other worlds in tide pools and shell formations.
I liked the way the colors reflected up through the transluscent jelly fish.
Linking to I HEART MACRO. Thank you to Laura for hosting and reminding us to share the l beauty up close!
We looked -- out and down -- as we walked at Kopachuck State Park, near Gig Harbor Washington last month.
Awesome macro shots Sallie- I especially like the colorful Jellyfish.
Posted by: Pam | August 21, 2013 at 03:18 AM
Yes, I love what you can find on a beach. Your photos bring back memories of my California trip earlier this year.
Posted by: Al | August 20, 2013 at 06:08 AM
I love these shots from looking down. I try to make myself remember to look down as well as up.
Posted by: Carver | August 20, 2013 at 05:23 AM
Beautiful macros, Sallie! Thanks for sharing and thanks for your comment. I also like this musical and shall show more of it with other letters.
Wil, ABCW Team.
Posted by: Reader Wil | August 20, 2013 at 04:51 AM
I tried looking down, too, but ran into a car, two trees and over a cat! :)
Just kidding - you've got a point and I always look down at the beach and have found some amazing things. Hope you didn't try to pick up the jellyfish!
Thank you for your nice comments on our blogs!
Posted by: Lowell | August 20, 2013 at 03:17 AM
Wow ! very special shots ! very creative !
Posted by: Gattina | August 20, 2013 at 12:32 AM
What lovely shots - a whole new world opening up.
Posted by: Lady Fi | August 19, 2013 at 08:47 PM
p.s. thanks also for the info on Marsh and the Cadillac Ranch. I found that very interesting.
Posted by: Denise | August 19, 2013 at 07:27 PM
I love these photos Sallie, I used to love looking in tide pools. So much to see as you've shared with us. Thank you :)
Posted by: Denise | August 19, 2013 at 07:26 PM
Dearest Sallie,
Oh, awesome pictures of the shellfishes and yes,they creats whole other worlds in tide pools and shell formations♡♡♡
This post reminded me of my reminiscent memories going to the beach with family and my favorite sea lover uncle who taught me how to catch 'razor clam' with sault p;)
Sending you lots of love and hugs from Japan (almost to have a water shortage in many places ), xoxo Miyako*
Posted by: orchid | August 19, 2013 at 07:07 PM
I have really never seen the coast so this is a lovely post for me. I really liked the jelly fish, although I suppose it is deceased.
Linda
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Posted by: Linda | August 19, 2013 at 01:52 PM
Tide pools are one of the many reasons I love the coast and will never live very far from it.
Very nice photos Sallie!
Posted by: Pat | August 19, 2013 at 12:43 PM
Great photos! I love looking closely at things! Thanks for stopping by my blog too!
Posted by: CraveCute | August 19, 2013 at 09:31 AM
Great capture on the jelly fish! I love walking on the beach and collecting shells. Lovely post :)
Posted by: Loredana Donovan | August 19, 2013 at 04:56 AM
Fantastic photos. There is a whole different world around us when we are in the mood to pay attention and observe carefully.
Posted by: Ramakant | August 19, 2013 at 02:54 AM
I like especially the ones with the reflections of the sky!
Posted by: Katrin | August 19, 2013 at 12:09 AM
Art of nature. Great photos!
Posted by: Birgitta | August 18, 2013 at 10:12 PM
I love those great little finds at the beach! And you captured them beautifully, Sally!
Posted by: Emille (Jesh StG) | August 18, 2013 at 08:13 PM
Good eye, Sallie - thanks for taking me along ot the beach!
Posted by: Barb | August 18, 2013 at 04:16 PM
Sallie..I put up Nature Notes at midnight Tuesdays now .....Michelle
Posted by: MichelleRamblingWoods | August 18, 2013 at 10:07 AM
Very interesting shots. Lovely shapes and textures.
Posted by: Gunilla | August 18, 2013 at 07:48 AM
So true Sallie... Thanks for sharing the love up-close with I Heart Macro:-)
Posted by: Laura Hegfield | August 18, 2013 at 07:47 AM
Tide pools are always interesting places!
Posted by: Sally in WA | August 18, 2013 at 07:28 AM
Great beach life photography ~ happy sunday to you ~ carol, xo
Posted by: artmusedog and carol | August 18, 2013 at 06:30 AM
Wow..fantastic and interesting macro shots! It is amazing!
Posted by: Wandering Thought | August 18, 2013 at 04:36 AM
Interesting photos ....my favourite is the jellyfish!
Happy Sunday,
Ruby @ STARRY UNIVERSE
Posted by: Forest Dream Weaver | August 18, 2013 at 04:27 AM
Being clumsy, I always look at my feet while I'm walking so I don't trip over! The unexpected bonus has been seeing sights like yours - your 1st shot is AWESOME!
Posted by: Red Nomad OZ | August 18, 2013 at 04:04 AM
Wonderful photos, I really love the color under the jellyfish! Happy Sunday!
Posted by: Eileen | August 18, 2013 at 04:04 AM
The only way not to find interesting things on a beach is to keep your eyes closed!
I (and Sal!) are glad to be rid of the boot! Two weeks of strapping and I should be back to normal - whatever that is!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Posted by: Stewart M | August 18, 2013 at 02:41 AM
Amazing shots...so much is missed when you don't look
Posted by: Susie Clevenger | August 17, 2013 at 11:40 PM
There are beauties every where.
Our eyes and minds are the constraint.
Posted by: Rainfield (雨田 Malaysia） | August 17, 2013 at 09:36 PM
Thank you for sharing...I would be looking down too
Posted by: Ramblingwoods | August 17, 2013 at 09:32 PM
very cool - and just a tad bit creepy. :)
Posted by: TexWisGirl | August 17, 2013 at 07:13 PM