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It’s blue. It’s cold. It’s very, very big. Calverts Beach looking south to Antarctica. February 2011.

When I look out over this kind of vista, I tend to reflect on the sheer magnitude of the ocean; the vast and varied life that can be found within; the size and power of all that shifting water; our very fundamental insignificance in contrast to the enormity of the depths.

Or I think about boobs.

One of the two.

Comments

clarabelle said…
*gasps* oh I love this picture. The ocean is just the nost amazing character, in all of our lives if we let it! Go you! x
Hi! Kris...
What happen? While reading your post I thought to myself...Wow! Kris, is very reflective today and then a "pie" right in the..."kisser!"

I agree with every word you said, that is right up to a certain point!
What a beautiful photograph and a very interesting quote.
DeeDee ;-D
Roddy said…
Very "tit"illating.
I too spend an inordinate amount of time contemplating the magnitude of the ocean. You have to remember, I am at the mercy of the seas every day when at work.
Stefan Jansson said…
I get the same feeling looking at this photo,the ocean is too big to comprehend.
Carola said…
Great!

What a superb photo.

Amazing writing. OOps!

The Ocean is incredible huge. A real wilderness, out there. Words can't tell.
Kris McCracken said…
Well, you don't want to get too po-faced and serious...

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