Jun 27 2013

‘Ripples’ for Ailsa’s Travel Theme.


“Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” ~ Scott Adams

Ailsa’s travel theme this week is ‘Ripple’. Not being a ‘water baby’, I’ve never been a person to make a big splash, either in or out of the water, but I just love the word ‘ripple’. It’s sounds so gentle and not in the least bit intimidating. Ripples on the water can be caused by nothing more than a slight breeze, as in these sunset pics of the small lake outside our home in Florida.

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The surface of the water is always on the move, although the Great Blue Heron manages to stand as still as a statue.

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This anhinga also sits so peacefully watching the rippling water.

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Generally there’s nothing more scary than a few ducks and other water birds creating ripples in the calm water,

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except on the odd occasion when the ripples are caused by something slightly more sinister.

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I do hope you enjoyed my ripple pics. I can’t wait to get back there in September to take a few more.

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69 comments on “‘Ripples’ for Ailsa’s Travel Theme.”

  2. We live in a beautiful world….

    “We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children”
    ― Chief Seattle

  4. I’ll bet you’ve made a few ripples in your time, ad. You’re way too modest. I’ve seen your Dream of Jeanie pic and some of the luscious cakes you’ve created. These ripples are all masterpieces.
    😉

  5. I’m ripply, but I don’t want anyone taking pictures of them. They are not relaxing. In fact, they are a lot of work to maintain. I have to eat all the right foods to keep my ripples in tact. Your ripple pictures are so natural, and are very relaxing. 🙂

    • Same here. I do go in the water occasionally, but I prefer dry land. My worst experience was when hubby managed to capsize the Hobie Cat were in, and I got stuck underneath for a few minutes. 😯 Luckily I was hauled into a lifeboat by a handsome young man and just the two of us sped back to shore. It was almost worth it. 🙂

  9. Ripply water is so fascinating AD …. I do love the sunset colours there echoing in the water . It’s no wonder you are looking forward to that in September . Oh … but you have other ripply or otherwise kinds of waters in Cornwall yet to enjoy soon … Aah … lucky AD 🙂

  11. A beautiful series of water ripples. The last one reminds us to still be cautious even when the water seems quiet. We’ll never know what lurks beneath it .

    • Absolutely right, IT. That’s why I’m not really a water baby. I like to know there’s nothing underneath me that could give me nasty bite. 🙂

  13. That’s the thing with water. Even when you’re not in it, it just soothes the soul…
    Thanks for these lovely ripply pics AD 🙂

  16. Oh, I bet you miss your home there in Florida AD. I know I would. 😀 Great pics of a lovely place hon. Love the ripples! Thanks for a lovely share. 😀 *big hugs*

  17. Header Prize for your hammock header. So cool. Always enjoy stopping by and enjoying your photos and words. I got goosebumps when I saw the last photo! How is that for a response?

  18. Love, love, love the sky on that 1st pic & its refection in the water!
    Almost missed that g’gator. But – I saw him just before he snapped his mouth open to have me for an evening snack. Whew – that was close!

  20. That first photo is so soothing and inviting, Ad. I just want to pull up a chair and look. But the herons are irresistible too. 🙂

  21. Great choices, Sylvia. If I wasn’t so buried in playing with a new toy, I’d post some of my little “ripples” at the beach…. 😀

  27. The ripples are excellent for sure Sylvia, but I love the appearance by three of my favorite critters…the GBH, Anhinga, and of course Mr. A!

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