Sunday, the hubs and I took a road trip...
Destination, Sandy Hook, New Jersey, to see the Christmas Seals.
This image of 100 Christmas Seals laying on a sandbar is not mine.
It has been a constant reminder for me to "go to Sandy Hook"
and see the seals.
I have been hearing about them, seeing pictures of them,
I have been salivating to photograph them.
I had grand dreams of how many I would see.
Would I be able to count all of them??
Well I was, I saw zero. I spoke with the park ranger,
none were spotted on Sunday, only one had been spotted on Saturday.
Drat!!
It was just that kinda day...I about wet my pants when I spotted this...
Long story short, we had an amazing afternoon and I got some
awesome images of the beautiful winter landscapes.
Lot's more tomorrow!!
Gosh you're brave going out in the cold! I go into nasty spasms in this weather. Sorry you didn't get to see the seals :(
ReplyDeleteI am sorry you didn't get to see the seals. You did get some great photos though and I hope you will post more of them for us.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you didn't get to see the seals, but looks like you made the best of it. Love that last picture of the ice in the water. It looks cold!
ReplyDeleteAw, I would love to have seen those seals! But thanks for the other pix! The beach in winter has a beauty all its own.
ReplyDeleteSorry you missed the seals. That ballzie seagull is brave. Great winter shots.
ReplyDeletei'm just amazed how you can post the day after. i'm always a few months behind on my stuff. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I love that last view with the posts in the water and that beautiful sky. Sorry you didn't see the seals! But it sounds like a good day anyway. :)
ReplyDeletei have never heard of the Christmas seals? i will have to look into it. so cold. ( :
ReplyDeleteIt was worth the trip. Debbie ... the sea is beautiful with the snow. I love the sea ... is my other passion ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday.
a kiss.
I want to go there!
ReplyDeleteSorry you missed the seals.Maybe next time Debbie!!Lovely beach!I like seagulls!Great shots!
ReplyDeleteWish you a nice week!
Dimi...
Hi Debbie I love that last shot but sorry you did not see the Seals.
ReplyDeleteWell I think the pictures you got are just lovely.
ReplyDeleteIt looks so cold and wintery.
So sorry, you missed the seals. Maybe you can try again at another time? It is a pretty place, love the last wintry scene. Have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteSorry you missed the seals...glad you had fun anyway!
ReplyDeleteAh, disappointing about the Seals, but you still managed some pics in the cold weather - good for you for being brave!
ReplyDeleteOh I love your road trip I think I would have enjoyed that too. Nice photo-ops captured well. Hug B
ReplyDeleteToo bad you didn't see a snowy owl. I have heard of reports of them there too.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos.
ReplyDeleteNice! I really like the last photo! Lots of broken ice there.
ReplyDeleteThe osprey is so cool!
ReplyDeleteI am sure being there was breathtaking. The snow can really leave behind wonderufl art work.
ReplyDelete60 degrees? That's sounds wonderful!
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Oh I'm sorry they weren't there for you, Debbie. :-(
ReplyDeleteBut, just a good reason to go back to what looks like a beautiful place to be!
Ahhhhhh, you had about as much luck with the seals as I did with my hawk watch. But it was fun anyway, and I'm glad you had a good day! The seagull in the osprey nest is a great catch!
ReplyDeleteSorry that you were able to see the seals. The seagull invading the Osprey nest was a great find. Loved the last shot of the ocean and the ice. So cold looking and yet strangely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYou do capture a lot of wonderful pictures of the winter landscape. I also love the fun road trips you take. Sorry that you didn't see the seals.
ReplyDeleteBy the way would you mind if I use one of your bird pictures for a post I am planning.
Blessings!