Monday, May 12, 2014

A Rainbow of Colors


It was over 90 degrees at the beach today, so we did the smartest thing to escape the heat - grabbed our kayaks and hit the water.


Steve told me to grab the underwater camera, (we learned the hard way why we need an underwater camera while kayaking) but I had no idea what I would photograph today.


My posts, Winter Blues, What's In a Name, and Sunlight on the Sea all focused on sights we see while kayaking.


The minute I hit the water, I knew exactly what I would focus on while paddling.


As my boat drifted along through sparkling green water, my eyes were delighted with every color of the rainbow.


Brightly colored kayaks sat idly on docks waiting to be dropped into the water.


Although most of the boats are white, there are a few boat owners who share my love of color.


The landscape was dotted with colorful houses, but


as much as I love color, this tan house with a trio of dormer windows and a wrap around porch really strikes my fancy.


It was wonderful to spend the day in the cool water, surrounded by color


and to spend my evening in this beautiful garden, but that is for another post.


48 comments:

  1. Such a colorful life you live! You truly did see all the colors of the rainbow and more! The kayaks are such vibrant colors. I am anxious to see and hear about the Secret Garden! Have a great day.

    Blessings, Vicky

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  2. I'm stunned with all of the brilliant colored photographs of where you spend your time! Thank you for sharing your slice of heaven!

    Hugs,
    Nancy

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  3. Oh - to be near the water on such a glorious day!! I'm so jealous I must say...what great views you had on your kayak journey!! Thanks for sharing them with those of us that are landlocked and living no where near the shore!

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  4. Thank you for taking me where I love to be: near the water. The colors you share are striking, and again, you and Steve really took me back home last summer when you shared his art work. I will never forget that post, and this post is also evoking a feeling of being back home. Oh Carol, you live a FULL LIFE!

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  5. What glorious views . I love this post. The colors are wonderful. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  6. i love all the colors & those different boats!! awesome times. i don't have a water camera. just hoping it never falls into the waters. or wink wink the hubby will owe me a new camera. ha. ha!! ( :

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  7. Gorgeous, Carol, just gorgeous! It was 90° here yesterday also (and expected today), but we haven't gotten out on the water yet (we also kayak, but with a 2-person). Your show of colors makes me happy!

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  8. Oh Carol, you really do live in Paradise!! When can I move in? I'll even do the cleaning. :-))
    Your photos are spectacular!!
    Mary Alice

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  9. How beautiful it all is there! I would love to be able to kayak there.

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  10. Loved the photo montage of your kayak trip. I have a blue kayak, too. Can you believe it? But what I love the most is the way your eye grabs color. It truly is a rainbow.

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  11. Oh Carol. Ahhhhhhhhh I am just loving every picture and thank you for taking us along with you. That blue sky and pretty water and sun filled day. Just beautiful.
    Kris

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  12. Beautiful, bright colors that show so well under your strong light. What a great thing to focus on as you kayak.

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  13. How blessed you are to live in such a beautiful location. The water and all of the colors of the rainbow really give you lots of picture taking moments. Thanks for sharing with us.

    Judy

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  14. Fabulous colors! Our coastline homes are mostly tan or white, grey or, occasionally, pale blue! I like your view better! ;) My husband built a kayak and it is just gorgeous. Your post reminds me that we do not use it near enough!

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  15. What beautiful and colorful scenery! I look forward to you reading about the garden.

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  16. Love the boats and houses and all the colorful flowers and the secret garden shed has me thirsty for more.

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  17. Beautiful post Carol, beautiful indeed. I look forward to you sharing about the secret garden. Enjoy the beauty that surrounds you seemingly at every turn.
    XO,
    Vera

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  18. I just don't think you could ever be in a bad mood there with all the beauty. :)

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  19. It's a while since you took the camera out in the kayak. I love all the rainbow colours you have captured. A real delight. Sarah x

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  20. Simply beautiful and to be out on the water looking at all the lovely homes, flowers and boats.
    Your photos are great - thanks so much for taking us with you.
    Mary

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  21. You have so much beauty around you! I loved getting to see what you saw while kayaking.

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  22. So many lovely colours, nice to see it all from the water.

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  23. So many lovely colours, nice to see it all from the water.

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  24. Love that last photo especially but they are all so cheerful and brightly colored, they remind me of your home decor.

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  25. I always delight in cruising along in your kayak, Carol. Thanks for sharing the rainbow of color!

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  26. Beautiful photos!! It looks like it was a perfect day to be on the water.
    hugs,
    Cindy

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  27. Thank you for sharing! I am $$ saving for a kayak. :-)
    We love to canoe, but I would not mind a kayak as well. A little easier for me to go out alone.

    LOVE your colorful post!

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  28. I never knew kayaks, boats could have so many great colors. It looked like a beautiful day, but to be honest, at 90 degress I'd be sitting in the house watching! So not a hot weather gal. Thanks for sharing your day with us.

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  29. Oh your killing me with that secret garden! I can not wait to see it!!!!!!! As I know that you Californians know how to create some amazing gardens!!! You have such an eye for color! I can not get over the fact that you can just jump in your kayak and hit the water! Really such an amazing way to live! Wishing you an outstanding week friend! Nicole oxox

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  30. Oh my gosh, how beautiful!! I'm looking forward to finding out about the secret garden, you tease!!

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  31. I love the collages you made. It makes all the different colours more stricking!

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  32. Hi Carol,
    Another lovely post :)
    I have never kayaked, but have always wanted to give it a try. The only problem that I worry about, is at my age, after sitting for that long, would I be able to get out of it without help? Sounds funny, but sometimes I have trouble getting out of my chair at night.
    I love your posts and I'm looking forward to your secret garden post :)
    Your blogging sis,
    Connie :)

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  33. All such lovely photos. We are back down to 50 here. I have no idea how you do 90, that's about 20 degrees above bearable to me.

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  34. I had 90 degrees here in Western PA yesterday and was ready to melt! :) It felt more like the end of July than May.

    What a pretty post with so much variety and color! :) I wish we ALL had wrap around porches, don't you? Love them...

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  35. Your blog is always a feast for the eyes. I love to visit!

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  36. How fun! I love all the color, too. I've discovered that the older I get, the more I love color, too. Fantastic post!

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  37. What gorgeous photos Carol--such a lovely day out in your kayak. I've not put mine in water yet this year--soon though! Thanks for stopping by to visit me :)

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  38. What a perfect place to be on a hot day - in the water! Your house and decor go right along with all those colorful boats and flowers. Good thing you're surrounded by such vibrant beauty!

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  39. Wow, what a way to spend the day. So many pretty and interesting things to focus on, love all your beautiful pictures.

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  40. I just can't tell you how much I MISS the ocean/bay waters!! That is one reason I absolutely Love coming to visit you :) Beauty everywhere you look! Blessings, Cindy

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  41. Wow that is beautiful, love all the colors and textures! Thanks so much for sharing them with us today.

    Just to let you know that my blogs URL has changed to www.msmoozy.com now. :-)

    Thanks, have a blessed day. :-)

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  42. Carol, you have such a way of instilling beautiful color into your posts. Even though I am a pastel and white person I love the colorful area you live in - it always brings such a smile. Thank you for sharing your view ... Cathy

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  43. Totally smooth sailing if you're surrounded by such gorgeous views!

    Poppy

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  44. We've had some beautiful days here too recently, though nothing is as colourful, and it definitely isn't as warm.
    Thank you for sharing another day on the water.

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  45. You are definitely in Paradise girlfriend!

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  46. I love to kayak! It's the only water sport I am relatively good at and enjoy. Gosh, I hope I didn't miss the Secret Garden post??? xoxo Jen

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  47. No wonder you love where you live...it is so colorful! Nice neighborhood.

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