salt in my hair and absolutely zero plans to rinse it out. the ocean doesn't care if you're "a lot." that's why I like her.

#evelynlangly #surfgirl #saltlife #aiart #digitalpainting #originalcharacter #aiinfluencer

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This is a long-exposure night photograph of the Hotel Vila Galé Ericeira, perched directly above the Atlantic coast. The composition captures the dramatic meeting of the rugged Portuguese shoreline and the warm, glowing architecture of the town. Visual Breakdown The Hotel & Architecture: The historic hotel serves as the central focal point, its multiple tiers of windows emitting a golden radiance that contrasts sharply with the dark sky. The warm artificial lighting spills onto the terraces and the surrounding white-washed buildings of the village to the right, creating a sense of coastal coziness against the elements. The Ocean (Long Exposure): Because of the slow shutter speed, the powerful Atlantic surf is transformed into a misty, ethereal texture. You can see the white "ghosting" of the waves as they crash against the rocks and sweep into the bay, giving the water a silk-like appearance. Lighting & Atmosphere: There is a notable contrast between the deep blacks of the night and the high-intensity highlights from the streetlights. A subtle lens flare or "starburst" effect is visible on some of the brighter light sources, and a distinct red light (likely a maritime signal or beacon) adds a small pop of color to the left of the hotel. Foreground: The dark, silhouetted foliage in the bottom right provides a natural frame, adding depth to the image and placing the viewer on a high vantage point looking down toward Praia da Baleia.

Coastal Serenity

Ericeira, Portugal 📍

#portugal #ericeira #beaches #nightphotography #longexposure #hotels #HotelVilaGalé #saltlife #coastalliving #ButroTravel

Happy Monday!

Had a very relaxing Sunday by the beach!
How was your weekend?

#BeachLife
#OceanVibes
#BeachDay
#Shoreline
#SaltLife
#BeachViews
#CoastalLiving
#Watersports
#Canoeing
#SeaAdventure
#BoatLife
#BeachGirl
#BeachBabe
#SunKissed
#SummerVibes
#BeachStyle
#TropicalVibes
#PhotoOfTheDay
#POTD

Hovering in the face of the storm...

Pelicans patrolling North Sarasota Bay.

D7100
ISO 250
f5.6
1/800s
210mm

#photography
#Bluesky_photographer
#pelican
#saltlife #beachlife
#cannabisculture
#shootingsarasota
#photohour
#bluesky_birds
#storm_scape

Had to check twice because I would’ve thought for sure they’d also be all about that #SaltLife

🚨***ATTENTION EVERYONE***🚨

Love the Salt River Horses?

Please email or call Governor Hobbs while there is still time.

🚨NO removals.🚨

Governor Hobbs: Engage@az.gov

Governor Hobbs: 602-542-4331

Also contact AZDA:

PBrierley@AZDA.gov

#savetheherd #mustang #freedom #saltlife #horses

TEQUILA

10th floor, Tower One ~ Lido Beach Florida.

The Gulf of Mexico
TAP n TURN for best viewing

Z5
ISO 100
f8
1/25s
110mm

#photography
#Bluesky_photographer
#saltlife #beachlife
#cannabisculture
#shootingsarasota
#photohour
#chasingdaylight
#Bluesky_sunset

Salt Life Hat Livin' Salty Snapback Trucker Mesh Hat | eBay Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Salt Life Hat Livin' Salty Snapback Trucker Mesh Hat at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

Check out Salt Life Hat Livin' Salty Snapback Trucker Mesh Hat ebay.us/m/yTKD5B #eBay via @eBay #SaltLife

Ormond Beach at Sunrise...

D3200
ISO 100
f4
1/500s
35mm

#photography
#florida
#beachlife
#saltlife
#atlantic_ocean
#eastcoast
#Bluesky_photographer
#cannabisculture
#4Cs_photogrpahy

Sitten' on the dock of bay...
Otis Redding 1967

Sarasota Bay, Florida West Coast.

#photography
#StormHour
#beachlife
#cannabisculture #shootingsarasota
#saltlife
#gulfcoast
#nikon
#Bluesky_sunset
#chasingdaylight

A fisherman looking for a catch during an unusually foggy afternoon along a Gulf Coast beach near Bradenton, Florida. #photography #fog #fishing #florida #saltlife

Circus is back in town...
Sarasota Circus... For Ringling Bros, Sarasota was their winter home for years in the early and mid 1900's

D500
ISO 125
f5.6
5sec
80mm

#photography
#shootingsarasota
#photohour
#Bluesky_photographer
#cannabisculture
#saltlife
#gulfcoast

if you want to see some purestrain Internet Salt that you will nonetheless completely agree with, search this app for the words 𝓼𝓱𝓲𝓹𝓹𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓵𝓪𝓫𝓮𝓵 𝓬𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓽𝓮𝓭

#SaltLife #SaltBae #SaltMan #DailySalt

There is "remote" chance of lake effect snow off the Gulf of Mexico Sunday night.

For best viewing, tap image an turn phone

D3200
ISO 400
f3.5
1/60sec
PSE editing

#photography
#blackandwhite
#nikon
#Cloud
#cannabisculture
#saltlife
#beachlife
#gulfcoast

#beach #saltlife #music #travel #storm #video

#beach #sea #ocean #beachvibes #oceanvibes #summervibes #sunnyday #beachlife #seaside #waves #saltlife #coast #paradise #tropicalvibes #sunshine #vacationmode #relax #calm #naturelovers #travelvibes

January is for oysters
#Oysters #saltlife #eastcostkin #rmonth #bestlife

Skyway Bridge spanning Tampa Bay

D 500
ISO 400
f8
8"s
128mm

#photography
#Bluesky_photographer
#saltlife
#beachlife
#cannabisculture
#shootingsarasota
#bridges
#red_white_blue

Happy Sunday Brenda & #BreakfastCrew Resisters!
What a pretty place to be! I can almost smell the sea.🌊🐠
#SaltLife

I love Bass Fishing, but I love salt as well! Guess I just love to fish! #fishing #saltlife

A vibrant Porto, Portugal beach sunset with a fiery orange and yellow horizon. Deep purple and pink clouds stretch across the sky, and the setting sun reflects off the dark ocean waves and the wet sandy shore.

#photography #sunset #saltlife #porto #portugal #travel #nature #shoreline #beach

Hand holding a rolled joint in the foreground, slightly out of focus, overlooking dark, textured coastal rocks and a calm blue sea under a clear sky on the beaches of Europe.

i call this: easier to get on the rocks than off

#photography #portugal #porto #travel #saltlife #shoreline #art

waves crash forcefully against jagged coastal rocks in Porto, sending a tall plume of white spray into the air, while the calm blue-gray sea stretches to the horizon under a lightly clouded sky.

turbulence of scale

life’s a beach—no:
it’s an ocean,
crashing at the edges,
chaos dictating chaos.

#micropoem #photography #travel #saltlife #coastline #shoreline #ocean #waves #nature #poetry #art #philosophy

Pure white Snowy Egret Perched near Sarasota Bay

Snowy Egret

Southwest Florida Winter.
Harts Landing on south Sarasota Bay.

Z6
ISO 500
f5.6
1/5000sec
200mm

#photography
#photohour
#Bluesky_photographer
#bluesky_birds
#egret
#cannabisculture #shootingsarasota
#saltlife #beachlife

The Ocean Knows Her Name with Maizy Gordon In this episode of the WeSurf Podcast, Kwame La Bassiere and co-host Farmata Dia welcome 14-year-old surfing sensationThe Marvelous Ms. Maizy Gordon. They delve into Maizy's early beginnings in surfing, inspired by her sister, and her journey from overcoming initial fears to becoming a competitive surfer. Maizy shares her experiences in various competitions, including the National Scholastic Surfing Association series, highlighting the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. The conversation also explores the influence of her entire family, including her cousin Makani, who taught her the importance of style and flow in surfing and her coaches John Daniels  and sponsors Salt Life and Tony Perez who in Maizy’s own words “took a chance on me before I was even making finals”. Throughout the episode, Maizy emphasizes the joy and freedom she finds in surfing, balancing the competitive aspects with the sheer fun of the sport. Her story is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and the support of a strong community. There is also a little music break to listen to one of Maizy’s favorite songs Takeaways     •    Maizy started surfing at age 10, inspired by her sister.     •    Her first surfing experience was challenging but rewarding.     •    Maizy emphasizes the importance of having fun in surfing.    •    She has been coached by John Daniels throughout her career.     •    Maizy's cousin Makani taught her the style and flow of surfing.     •    She is sponsored by Salt Life     •    Maizy's favorite surfing spots include Huntington Beach.     •    She balances shortboarding and longboarding for versatility.     •    Maizy is inspired by surfers like John Florence, Carissa Moore, Caity Simmers and a local CA           surfer Reid Van Wagoner     •    Her goals include improving her skills and enjoying the sport. Sound bites "The ocean knows her name." "Surfing is my escape." "A win is a win.""I love surfing." "It's all about the vibes.""Stay true to yourself." "Surfing is about having fun.""I want to surf my best." "The waves were actually good." "I love food." Chapters Introduction and Welcome Maizy's Surfing Journey Competing and Challenges Inspiration and Mentors Balancing Fun and Competition Future Goals and Aspirations

📣 New Podcast! "The Ocean Knows Her Name with Maizy Gordon" on @Spreaker #dreambig #girlswhosurf #inspiration #livesalty #oceanlove #representationmatters #saltlife #surfculture #surfing #wesurfpodcast #womeninsurfing #youthempowerment

Fire Sky

Winter sky over southern tip of Sarasota Bay.

D7100
ISO 100
f7.1
1/80sec
62mm

#photography
#photograhersofbluesky
#StormHour
#saltlife
#SRQ
#cannabisculture
#beachlife
#gulfcoast
#chasingdaylight

John Ringling Bridge walk way.

Sunset in Sarasota

#photography
#StormHour
#beachlife #florida #sarasota_florida
#cannabisculture
#shootingsarasota
#saltlife

Lightning season is months away... Diving into archives to stay motivated.

D500
ISO 320
f8
1/5sec
35mm & cropped in PSE

#photography
#StormHour
#lightningmafia_og
#strikefinder2
#nikon
#cannabisculture
#shootingsarasota
#bigboltmedia
#saltlife
#gulfcoast

Chasing sunsets across the Gulf of Mexico

SRQ life enjoying a winter sunset

D500
ISO 100
f8
4/5sec
Benro Tripod

#photography
#sunset
#colorbomb
#SWFL
#SRQ
#beachlife
#Saltlife
#coastalliving
#bluesky_photography

into the sun rides an elegy, told in scenery— a timeless affair. should there be a tomorrow, would you be there? the questions walk away, refusing to remain; no answers— only endings, only consequence, always the same. is there a need to rhyme? to count, to measure? or is it simply pace— a line of footsteps side by side, without collision, indecision as a wish, an image in one’s head. where does it end? it doesn’t. it goes on infinitely— words rolling like stones, stumbling into meaning; definitions, greetings, new year’s resolutions, meeting the season’s needs without a single reason, a single care, a wisp of an image— and then, no longer there.

#poetry #alttxt #photography #sunset #coastline #ocean #rockyshore #beach #saltlife #travel #porto #portugal