There is one spectacle grander than the sea,
that is the sky;
there is one spectacle grander than the sky,
that is the interior of the soul.
~~Victor Hugo, Les Miserables
The South Jetty on the island of Venice, Florida, perfect for gazing inward and out.
"Doesn't it seem to you," asked Madame Bovary, "that the mind moves more freely in the presence of that boundless expanse, that the sight of it elevates the soul and gives rise to
thoughts of the infinite and the ideal?"
~~Gustave Flaubert, Madame Bovary
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19 comments:
Two great quotes; two great photos. Happy New Year!
Love that spot. We are so blessed to have the jetty in our neck of the woods. Both sides are equally awesome. You captured it well.
Nice action!
Your images and post are just beautiful
Helen
I am looking forward to being at the Pacific Ocean next month.
Fondly,
Glenda
"The interior of the soul"--beautiful, I love that phrase and the pictures are majestic.
Aren't we lucky to live in a country that has such vast scenery, beauty and diversity? Love your pics and wish I was somewhere near sun and warmth! It's freakin' freezing here today! But the outdoors and the sky can look amazing in any weather and location.
WAU Becky with some great pictures you show. Wish you a good day :) Hugs Hanne Bente
Wonderful just wonderful my friend. Both! Pictures and words.
Hugs Dagmar
ps thanks for sending out some rays of sun...we only had gray days here.
Can't wait for spring to arrive.
Dagmar
...sigh. Once again, you fill me with thought provoking dreams! Love love love your insight!!
i agree with both authors! (nice shots, too.)
This photo reminds me of the waves crashing on the rocks at our local seaside resort in Italy. Dreaming of those Summer days!
i can smell it
i can hear it
you have given me a gift.
xo
tammy j
SPLASH!!!
I love the sea :-)
Such an impressive sight.
Indeed, indeed. How lucky we are!
The sea is my natural element ; just love those pictures !x
You caught that first shot perfectly-the spray resembles a flower petal.
Thanks for the visit--and the pun!
Blessings!
These photos and quotes are amazing!
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