Thursday, November 18, 2010

Goals & Plans

Without goals, and plans to reach them, you are like a ship that has set sail with no destination.” Fitzhugh Dodson
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Happy Sky Watch Friday where 100s of bloggers from all over the world share their view of the horizon in its many moods and flavours.   Weather’s been a bit wild around here but I like having plans, including finding a photo to share. Have a great weekend. 

Am busy getting ready for Thanksgiving and sharing a quick peek at a favourite little journal recycled from lots of bits & pieces.  For my Aussie friends check the link to Scrapbook Ideas magazine to complete a survey on what you like to see and a chance to win a subscription.   

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28 comments:

Alison Gibbs said...

Fabulous photo, love the walking seagull.
Hope the weather improves over the weekend for you
Alison

Sylvia K said...

I would love to walk there, just at that moment -- me and the seagull! There's something magical about the surf, empty beach and mystical clouds. Oh, yeah, I know I'm a hopeless romantic, but such a gorgeous capture does inspire!! Have a wonderful weekend, Mandy!

Sylvia

Mary Howell Cromer said...

Mandy, this looks so inviting and right now would be such a nice day to walk along such a sweet shore line. Nothing inspires so much than a walk in the woods, or a beautiful shoreline for me. Have a wonderful weekend~

Martha Z said...

Great compostion, but that is no surprise.

Rajesh said...

Fantastic shot. The bird is very lonely.

Steffi said...

What a beautiful photo!I love to walk on beaches!Have a nice weekend!

Anonymous said...

That is a good one.
My feet are itching to get out on that sand. Haven't been near the sea for ages. It looks so lovely and empty and clean.

EG CameraGirl said...

Looks like the sea gull has a plan. :)

Photo Cache said...

oh i love the quiet nature of this image. and how true is that quote? well done, as always.

Ewok

Anonymous said...

Awww! Poor lonesome lil guy! Looks like a dramatic sky...

Happy SWF!

Kim, USA said...

Like the quotation very inspiring. Happy Friday!

Fiery sky

eden said...

Great shot. Love the quote too.

Karine said...

Amazing shot, I love how the clouds seem to drift right into the ocean!

LifeRamblings said...

what a glorious capture. love the magical sky and the lone seagull. Happy skywatching.

Wanda said...

Now that seagull has the view... and you got the picture...Nice!!

Kay L. Davies said...

I love this picture. It's been so long since I walked on sand like that, with only seagulls for companions.
-- K

Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

Marites said...

Nice touch on the seagull:) love the photo. I miss walking by the beach. have a good weekend! My sky is here.

SandyCarlson said...

That is a very, very beautiful photo. Seagulls lead gorgeous lives!

Hildred said...

wonderfully composed, - the seagull seems part of the sea and the sky - the colours blend so beautifully.

Arija said...

Such a delightfully gentle shot Mandy. Very enjoyable.

Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the Gardens said...

Mandy, this scene is absolutely gorgeous. Love the softly shimmering colours and the inquisitive seagulls.

Trish ~ ♥ ~ said...

I can never get enough of the beach, sun, rain or snow.

Lizabeth said...

What a lovely photo. It looks so inviting and who doesn't enjoy the beach. I love the serenity of it. Thank you very much for stopping by my blog and leaving me a sweet comment. I am your newest follower. I hope you will follow me as well. Happy Thanksgiving! Linda

Flotsam Friends said...

Hi Mandy, great quote and so right. I feel a lot like that though... Just drifting along. I've got to get it together next year. Sometimes I feel my husband and I just work but we're treading water, not achieving much at all... Maybe the goals need to be super small. Your photo fits the quote so well. I love the beach when it's like this. Hope you have a good weekend. Pruxxx

Jeannette StG said...

Love the angle of the horizon!

Simply Bungalow said...

Thank you for stopping by my blog. I love your photos and I am an avid sky watcher. I may just have to join in one of these Fridays!
~Heidi

Shel said...

Thanks for stopping by at me! What a beautiful photo and quote..I love the sea too.
Happy weekend to you from South Africa.
Shel

Anonymous said...

Lucky seagull! Lovely photo!