Monday, August 15, 2011

A Day at the Beach

Clouds and Beach, Kiawah Island, SC  © Doug Hickok


Summer clouds reflect in glistening shallows along a beautiful stretch of beach at Kiawah Island. This barrier island offers the most pristine beach along the South Carolina coast. On the horizon you can see a thin line of sand dunes where clusters of sea oat colonies thrive. 


A day at the beach like this is ideal for flying kites, hunting for sand dollars, or bowling. 
Or maybe even tiddlywinks.


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27 comments:

  1. ChristopherAugust 15, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    What an amazing summer image Doug--I love the blue gradient and the horizontal symmetry. This looks like such a fantastic place to laze away the summer.

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  2. KalaAugust 15, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    One day I want to visit this beach. Gorgeous shot.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 15, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    Wonderful! I wanna be there! :)

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  4. GinnieAugust 15, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    All of the above, Doug: flying kites, hunting for sand dollars, bowling or maybe even tiddlywinks. Perfect for an image like this is the summertime. I love the thought.

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  5. Joop ZandAugust 15, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    Lovely colors and reflections,
    great picture Doug.

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  6. Traveling HawkAugust 15, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    Yes, I would like to do all those things, Doug! The beach looks gorgeous and the temperature seems quite right, as there are some clouds too:)

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  7. Frank de JolAugust 15, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Excellent reflections!

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  8. cieldequimperAugust 15, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Well... I don't drink coffee so I'm all for that book. I'd love for this gobsmacking beauty to be the cover! :-)

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  9. BirdmanAugust 15, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Napping too.

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  10. HarryAugust 15, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Glorious clouds and reflections. Not really a very interesting photo but a wonderful shout of "It's a beautiful Day!" And certainly a better use of time than tiddleywinks.

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  11. AnonymousAugust 15, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    What a wonderful shot.Great job.
    The sky and water are almost mirror.:)

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  12. Martina EgliAugust 15, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    What a fabulous image - I love the reflection in the water incredibly and I really like the symmetry you've created with the horizon line in the centre.

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  13. fiziskandarzAugust 15, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    awesome sunny day, a gorgeous cloud and amazing reflection you got there especially when it was taken at the beach. [ my photo usually just return the wave ] :P

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  14. Luis GomezAugust 15, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Great shot! Wonderful Doug!

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  15. ElettraAugust 15, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Excellent pictures with stunning color and reflections spectacular !!!!!!!!

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  16. AnonymousAugust 15, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    And not a single soul to see!
    Wonderful!

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  17. donAugust 15, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    An impressive shot of the beautiful sky and reflections. One fine image!

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  18. A.BarlowAugust 15, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    That's freaking awesome man. Nice work!

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  19. Scott LawAugust 15, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    I've been away for a couple weeks, but I'm glad for the chance to get back and try to catch up. I see you're keeping busy on your blog.

    Looked back over several of your recent posts and enjoyed them. I do love a day at the beach and you sure caught that light great on the jetty. Great shots, all of them.

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  20. OKAugust 15, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    such a bright, fresh view. love that sky.

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  21. OlaAugust 16, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    ...and let the summer be forever!

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  22. yzAugust 16, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    fantastic reflections

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  23. ArashAugust 17, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    Gorgeous! sky details and blue tones taken professionally!

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  24. rianAugust 17, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    now that's one perfect reflection.. great catch! :)

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  25. georgeAugust 18, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Maritime perfection.

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  26. DomLOrthaAugust 21, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    So well composed with the thin line of land between the sky and its reflection. Nicely seen and done!
    Have a nice day.

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  27. UnknownDecember 30, 2018 at 4:51 PM

    Amazingly beautiful!

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