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Two brave souls test the waters down at Opossum Bay. This one was taken back in February, and I shudder to think about how cold the water is right now!

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Roddy said…
I hope Jen didn't drop him. It looks like the water would be up to his neck.
JuJu Mountain said…
wow great shot this one
Stefan Jansson said…
You could of course try the water to find out how cold it might me, nice family photo.
Kris McCracken said…
Roddy, you generally hold on to them very tight.

JuJu Mountain, it did turn out very well this one. This was mid- to late-Afternoon and the light was just right.

Steffe, I have dipped the toes in during the last week or so. That was enough for me!
Roddy said…
Nothing like a death grip when you look like falling in the icy water.
Carola said…
It doesn't look cold. It's a warm shot with Jen and Ezra.
Kris McCracken said…
Carola, the day was lovely. A nice warm sea breeze, some heat in the afternoon sun, but it was not harsh. It’s just that water coming in off the Southern Ocean that keeps you on your toes.

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