The picture you titled “Planet…” reminded me of the last scene of the original Planet of the Apes even before I read your caption (I assume that was what you were referring too, anyway). Wow! I remember how emotionally impacted I was when I saw the movie.
My thoughts exactly, Janis. Even as I came across that relic, I was thinking of that movie. It was a really impactful movie. I didn’t think as much of the ones that followed.
The “beach jewels” and the foam have left me intriguingly puzzled. I’m wondering if the jewels are either colorful foil trash caught up in beach plants or the remains of some actual ocean denizen. And the foam?! Pollution or critter bubbles? Or something else?
Oh boy, you’ve got me on both counts. I hope someone in the know can respond to your questions. This I know. There was no sign of foil trash. I saw lots of these bubbles that looked beautiful in the sunlight. This was the best of several photos I took. As you know, I’m a land lubber. But I have been to the beach before. Never seen bubbles so beautifully illuminated. I chalked it up to the angle of the sunlight. But that’s just my best guess. And the foam, itself? That’s another great question. I’ve noticed foam in fresh water rivers and streams, high in the mountains and lower in more shallow, populated areas. First time I noticed river foam, I was all panicky. But I’ve seen it so often and read/heard absolutely nothing about it being an evil sign of pollution that I’ve sort of accepted it as a natural occurance when water repeatedly bashes itself against a firm surface. I assumed the beach foam is the same and saw it all up and down the Oregon coast. I kept wondering if I have been totally stoned into blindness during previous visits to the ocean or what?
Interesting phenomena in that last one. I don’t get the beach jewels-are they beads? I find the stairway so inviting. all are intriguing. Well seen! BTW I watched that movie “Infinitely Polar bear”. Bit of a culture shock what his Mother said about her working, also seeing her typing. Interesting movie , I laughed seeing him being so friendly with the neighbours and their hasty retreat. The kids were great!
Yes, that last photo I took from my motel window. But that light streak was not caused by the window. I could move around and it remained in that one position. I think there’s a name for that, sun pillars? The beach jewels were simple bubbles/foam which developed gorgeous colors from the way the sunlight refracted on them. I saw them on several beaches and at different times of day. Don’t know why I’ve never seen them before, perhaps because I’m inobservant. Or maybe its just because I’m a land lubber. Glad you enjoyed Infinitely Polar Bear. I know his mother’s attitude about his wife working and him staying home was very common in the 50s and early 60s. Seemed not so common in the 70s, but I guess they were elite throwbacks.
Yea. That was pretty stunning. I couldn’t believe my luck that it hung around long enough for me to find my phone and snap a picture through the rather dirty motel window.
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Wow! Those are gorgeous. Thank you for posing.
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Glad you enjoyed!
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Linda, I love the pics, but especially the stone steps. The last one is brilliant as well. Keith
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Thanks, Keith. That last one, believe it or not, was taken through my motel window.
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The picture you titled “Planet…” reminded me of the last scene of the original Planet of the Apes even before I read your caption (I assume that was what you were referring too, anyway). Wow! I remember how emotionally impacted I was when I saw the movie.
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My thoughts exactly, Janis. Even as I came across that relic, I was thinking of that movie. It was a really impactful movie. I didn’t think as much of the ones that followed.
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The “beach jewels” and the foam have left me intriguingly puzzled. I’m wondering if the jewels are either colorful foil trash caught up in beach plants or the remains of some actual ocean denizen. And the foam?! Pollution or critter bubbles? Or something else?
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Oh boy, you’ve got me on both counts. I hope someone in the know can respond to your questions. This I know. There was no sign of foil trash. I saw lots of these bubbles that looked beautiful in the sunlight. This was the best of several photos I took. As you know, I’m a land lubber. But I have been to the beach before. Never seen bubbles so beautifully illuminated. I chalked it up to the angle of the sunlight. But that’s just my best guess. And the foam, itself? That’s another great question. I’ve noticed foam in fresh water rivers and streams, high in the mountains and lower in more shallow, populated areas. First time I noticed river foam, I was all panicky. But I’ve seen it so often and read/heard absolutely nothing about it being an evil sign of pollution that I’ve sort of accepted it as a natural occurance when water repeatedly bashes itself against a firm surface. I assumed the beach foam is the same and saw it all up and down the Oregon coast. I kept wondering if I have been totally stoned into blindness during previous visits to the ocean or what?
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Interesting phenomena in that last one. I don’t get the beach jewels-are they beads? I find the stairway so inviting. all are intriguing. Well seen! BTW I watched that movie “Infinitely Polar bear”. Bit of a culture shock what his Mother said about her working, also seeing her typing. Interesting movie , I laughed seeing him being so friendly with the neighbours and their hasty retreat. The kids were great!
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Yes, that last photo I took from my motel window. But that light streak was not caused by the window. I could move around and it remained in that one position. I think there’s a name for that, sun pillars? The beach jewels were simple bubbles/foam which developed gorgeous colors from the way the sunlight refracted on them. I saw them on several beaches and at different times of day. Don’t know why I’ve never seen them before, perhaps because I’m inobservant. Or maybe its just because I’m a land lubber. Glad you enjoyed Infinitely Polar Bear. I know his mother’s attitude about his wife working and him staying home was very common in the 50s and early 60s. Seemed not so common in the 70s, but I guess they were elite throwbacks.
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You took me on a nice trip Linda. Thank you.
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Good. Nice having your company, Gerard.
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The ‘Beam’, one! Wow! 😀
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Yea. That was pretty stunning. I couldn’t believe my luck that it hung around long enough for me to find my phone and snap a picture through the rather dirty motel window.
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