Posts in Category: Waters
Under the boundless sky, in the vast sea
An orca, Smith and Minor Island Aquatic Reserve, WA
A large male orca is hunting in the coastal water with the snow-capped Mt. Baker in the background.
Rewarding sweats
A fisherman, Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area, TX
Under the scorching sun, a fisherman carefully harvested his catch while dripping sweats.
Sky is the limit
kite surfer, Jones Beach State Park, NY
Against a strong wind, a kite surfer was dragging his kite while walking on the beach.
A bio-thermometer
Black Pool, West Thumb Geyser, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Different species of bacteria thrive in the water zones with different temperatures that are visually indicated by different colors of corresponding species.
Time could create
Green River Overlook, Canyonlands National Park, UT
Being constantly eroded by rainfall and river, the deep canyon has been formed such like it was cut by a sharp cleaver.
Overlook
A woman on the deck, North Caribbean Sea
In the bow section of a ship, a woman enjoyed her privacy while overlooking the vast and endless water.
Have a sunbath
A starfish, Bahai Honda Key, FL
A starfish enjoyed its being under the cast of shimmering light and shadow in the shallow water.
Chip off the old block
A surfer and his son, Galveston beach, TX
A serious father is coaching his son for surfing techniques. Both of them quite enjoy it, albeit awkwardly.
One on another
A yacht carrying a small boat, Nassau, Bahamas
A fully-equipped yacht is heading out to the open water. It is unclear how to get the small boat on the yacht onto the water if needed.
24/7
A lighthouse with red beacon, Acadia National Park, Maine
A lighthouse sending red signals is on duty 24/7, which is very necessary on such a rocky coastline.
Meaningful death
Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, WY
A forest killed by hot springs vacated the environment for other creatures, just such as the bacteria living in the hot water.
Indistinguishable
Lake Tahoe, NV
The vastness, the rocky beach, and the greenish blue color of the mineral-enriched water make you think you are looking at a sea, not a lake.
Do you want to live here?
Houses along the beach, Monterey, CA
First time in life
A boy learning fishing from his grandfather, Osterville, MA
Right after receiving tutoring from his experienced grandfather, the boy caught his first fish in life.
Different I am
A red maple on the bank of Peabody River, White Mountain National Forest, NH
A maple tree dyed with vivid red color without any peer in the surroundings is extremely eye-catching in the golden hour.
Flowing life
An emerald-colored hot spring, Yellowstone National Park, WY
A seemingly dead hot water creek is actually full of life, the bacteria that is vividly emerald-pigmented.
A leaf in the wind
A sailboat, Hudson River, NY
In dusk, a sailboat with its sails folded was floating on the wavy water.
I hope nobody saw me
A young seal, Santa Catalina Island, CA
A young seal activated its “stealth mode” while searching for food. However, when noticed someone was looking, an awkward and embarrassed look appeared on its face.
Tug of war
A rocky coast, Acadia National Park, ME
In a typical scene in the Maine coast, the rugged sharp rocks are trying to pierce the ocean while being eroded by the tidy water relentlessly. Who is gonna win?
Don’t take my breakfast!
A man beach fishing in the morning, Marina, CA
A man in wader was fishing along the Marina Beach that was glowing under the very first morning glory. However, he was not alone. A flock of Heermann’s Gulls was having their morning feasting frenzy nearby.
Compass in the dark
Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse, Portland, ME
A lighthouse, a symbolic totem in Portland, stands at the end of a pier made of boulders.
Leave me alone!
Humpback whales, Cape Cod, MA
Humpback whales, Cape Cod, MA
Humpback whales, Cape Cod, MA
Humpback whales began diving when detected the approaching of whale watching boats.
The good, the bad and the ugly
Great Cormorants, Falmouth, MA
Three Great Cormorants rested on abandoned structure after breakfast.
I don’t belong here
Rocks on a sandy beach, Garrapata Beach, CA
Unique rocks on a typical sandy beach in California disturb the scene but create a dramatic role in the frame.
A heart, broken or not?
Blue Mussel shells, Acadia National Park, ME
A romantic heart made by two blue mussel shells.
Can someone show me how?
A young sea gull and a clam, Easton’s Beach, Newport, RI
A hungry sea gull juvenile was relentlessly pecking a clam but failed to crack it. Hope it had learned something.
Oil painting
Long Point Beach, Provincetown, MA
The gradual color development from blueish green to green to yellowish green from foreground to background creates a feeling like you see an oil painting.
Silky spirit
Grotto Falls, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, TN
A very crowded spot. It took forever to have a clear shot, but it’s worth it.
Nobody dislike tan, right?
A seal enjoying sun bath, Monterey, CA
A seal in the shallow water of Monterey Bay was enjoying the warmth of the afternoon sun bath in its comfort zone.
Can you believe it?
A man with its lucky catch, Osterville, MA
A man was so happy with his catch. “Can you believe it?”, he yelled.
Best swimming pool ever
Tenaya Lake, Yosemite National Park, CA
Tenaya Lake, Yosemite National Park, CA
Beautiful water on a gorgeous summer day. My dad said this is the best water he has ever swim in.