“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one
in its net of wonder forever.”
– Jacques Yves Cousteau
“Perhaps the truth depends on a walk around the lake.”
– Wallace Stevens
“When despair for the world grows in me…
I come into the presence of still water. And I feel above me
the day-blind stars waiting with their light.
For a time I rest in the grace of the world, and am free.”
– Wendell Berry
“A lake carries you into recesses of feeling
otherwise impenetrable.”
– William Wordsworth
Photo credit: S. Wiencek
scillagrace 
Beautiful photos. And that second one with the white chairs just makes me want to go there and sit a spell. Lovely!
Thanks! Door County in Wisconsin is a lovely place to sit a spell on the lake; I recommend it!
A beautiful post Priscilla and your closing thoughts are spot-on
Thanks, Tina!
It looks like a beautiful autumn day, sitting in those white chairs on the dock.
It absolutely was! Thanks for hosting this week, John!
The sea is a respite for me..as well. The views and sounds of the water give us permission to just be. The quotes were perfect for your images. Donna
Thanks for your visit, Donna! Be well by the water!
I love that orange sunset on that beach..lovely post Priscilla.
Thanks! That was taken a long while ago with a film camera, but it is a special place to me, so it’s one of my favorites.
I enjoyed the quotations along with your images.
I’m glad; thanks!
Excellent gallery and quotes. I like that first shot with the sun reflecting on the water.
janet
Thanks, Janet…yes, the sparkle of diamonds in the sea – who could resist?
You are so right about the refreshment and dangers that come either Ayers
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And good reminder to all take heed of how we treat the water sources
Oh and fun to read a / Cousteau quote – it has been a long time and your photos are wonder
I can still hear his lilting English with that French accent in my ears while imagining him in his little red knit cap. Those specials onboard the Calypso were big occasions in my house growing up. We were rarely allowed to watch TV, but an episode of The Undersea World of Jacque Cousteau was a high priority!
Sounds like a great priority to have! 💦💦💙💙
*wonderful