Crisp, cool autumn days are here. Summer is a warm, sunny memory filled with sand, surf and blue water. As much as I revel in the fall and bold colors of leaves and look forward to hiking the trails; part of me is thinking back to summer at the beaches. Sail boats and wind surfers gliding over the deep blue waters.
sandy beach
Beach Culture
The feel of sand between my toes, smell of suntan lotion and a beach filled with people and music. Summer is living the beach culture of sun, sand and surf. Beach culture seems so carefree. Bikinis, swimsuits, shorts and sandals are the only attire required. I enjoy city and wild beaches alike.
Wild beaches are beaches that are untamed with no lifeguards or trappings of civilization. Some of the large dunes have a music of their own, a whistling sound. The dunes state parks in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin have beach grass and birds for some beach wilderness in the Midwest. People have to travel further to find these beaches.
For some people life is a beach all year long or in the Midwest just during the summer. On this Sunday, I’m sharing memories of summer at the beach in photography and music. The photos were taken at a city beach. The music is by a Chicago band.
For more pictures of people and different cultures visit Jakesprinter Sunday Post People. Maybe there will be more photographs of beaches or sun-kissed islands?
dunes and sail boats
Beach Music
Plain White T’s, Rhythm of Love
Great work
Lovely happy post.
In a beachy mood. Thanks in paradise.
I’m heading for one quite soon!
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Nice people shots
thanks and great sand,
sand between your toes…what a great feeling…and no need for a pedicure
ha,ha, a natural pedi
exactamundo
I’m with you on loving fall…hiking, crisp mornings, golden leaves…but there is something special about sunny days at the beach…thanks for posting so many awesome photos.
I’m following your blog now…I know you’ve visited mine recently: http://viviankirkfield.wordpress.com/2012/09/23/sunday-post-people-who-are-the-most-important-people-in-your-life/
I’m getting the jacket and sweaters out for hikes, and with a tinge of sadness putting away the sandals. Enjoyed your thoughts and your blog post and thanks for paddling along.
Thanks for checking it out…I’ve been on a motor boat, white water raft, banana boat, cruise ship, party fishing boat, catamaran…but have never canoed…hmmm…last summer I went skydiving…perhaps a canoe experience is in the future.
I haven’t been on a catamaran or banana boat.
I would like to try them.
Nice post to read.
thanks