Thursday, November 26, 2015

Thanksgiving Skies

I am linking up with Skywatch Friday  and Good Fences
I hope you can join in on the fun and share your fence scenes and pretty skies.


HAPPY Thanksgiving everyone!

I am not sure who will be blogging today on Thanksgiving Day in the USA. But, I prepared this post in advance just in case. I wanted to say how thankful I am for my hubby, son and family. I am thankful for almost a year now (DEC 31st) being retired after working a total of 43 years full and a little part time included. I am thankful for a roof over my head, food on our table and all the simple pleasures in life that do not go unnoticed. I am also thankful for my blogging friends who visit and leave their wonderful comments. Blessings to you all!


Various gulls at the Ocean City inlet, Nov 15th.


Gull posing on the dune fence at Assateague.


A gorgeous day to be at the beach..


American Oystercatcher on the Assateague National Seashore, Nov 15th


Indian River Park, Delaware, Nov 15th


The moon and a contrail seen while at Ocean City, Md. I hope you enjoyed my images.. Thank you for stopping by and most all for the nice comments. Have a happy day and weekend ahead..

To see more pretty skies from around the world please visit  Skywatch Friday
and check for more fence shots at Tex's Good Fences

Thanks to Theresa @ The Run*A*Round Ranch for hosting Good Fences and thanks to Sylvia, Yogi  and Sandy for hosting Skywatch Friday.    I wish everyone a happy day and weekend ahead..

76 comments:

Crissi said...

Very beautiful pictures!
Happy day
hug Crissi

Christine said...

I always enjoy your fabulous photos and these are no exception! the beach and gulls are wonderful! Maybe next year we will be able to visit Ocean City on our vacation to MD. Here's hoping as it looks great!
Blessings to you this Thanksgiving!

Polly said...

Hello Eileen, I've just found your site. I think your photos are beautiful, the one of the moon is brilliant. Polly

Cranberry Morning said...

Wonderful beach photos, and that moon shot! I woke up early and thought of you and that group you're having for dinner today. I wondered if you were putting that turkey into the oven about now, 4:30 my time, 5:30 your time. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Eileen.

MadSnapper said...

thank you and i love these beach photos. so beautiful. Happy Thanksgiving

rupam sarma said...

Beautiful pics

Laura said...

What beautiful photographs!

I hope your Thanksgiving is wonderful!

Laura
White Spray Paint

orchid0324 said...

Dearest Eileen; Wonderful beach photographs and birds♡♡♡ Love the Beautiful Moon♪ And really impressed what you said at the begging of this post; making me happy being able friend with you, Dear friend.
Have a gorgeous day. Having a cold so rice porridge for dinner. Going to bed from now (^^;)

Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*

genie said...

Love y’alls shadow shot. Looks like you had some companionship...and the moon is so pretty. I have never been able to get a good moon shot. I wanted to tell you for ages I have linked you to my Facebook page so al of my friends can see your beautiful shots. Was supposed to be in Still Pond and Chesterton this holiday, but sadly my back is not allowing me to travel these days. I am already missing my 52 year old daughter. It is just not the same here in this quiet house with just Bud and me. Happy Turkey Day to you and all.

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING Eileen I love the silver shimmer on the water in the third shot and the Oystercatcher. of course the Moon shot is stunning

TexWisGirl said...

may you be blessed with good health and happiness for years to come. (and good travels, too.)

Gayle said...

Love the serenity on this day of giving thanks. Happy Day.

Nancy Chan said...

Hi Eileen. It felt like I was there watching the gulls enjoying the beach. That a lovely shadow image. Happy Thanksgiving!

Lynne said...

Happy Thanksgiving Eileen . . .
Beautuful photos . . .
I really liked that first fence look on the beach . . .
And loved reading your thankful heart . . .

Laura. M said...

I love this sea of silver, precious seagulls
Good Thursday Eileen ;)
Besos.

Jeevan said...

Amazing capture on the moon with contrail! You got wonderful light over the beach, fences with birds.

Thank you :) And wish you Happy Thanksgiving. There’s nothing like being thankful for all

Have a great time

EG CameraGirl said...

I hope you'll have a great Thanksgiving with family, Eileen. Mmmm. Do I smell the aroma of turkey cooking? ;)

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
Blessings for the holiday, Eileen - sorry been MIA... no internet where I have been!!! YAM xx

Author R. Mac Wheeler said...

I love Oystercatchers. So cool.

Happy Thanksgiving

Anonymous said...

Wonderful shots. Hope you have a good day.

Francisco Manuel Carrajola Oliveira said...

Um belo trabalho e boas fotografias.
Um abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.

Cloudia said...

Always a pleasure, Eileen!






Warm ALOHA,
ComfortSpiral

Betty Manousos said...

happy thanksgiving! hope your thanksgiving is filled with blessings and joy.
xoxo

Cloudia said...

Have a sweet day, Eileen





Warm ALOHA,
ComfortSpiral


Linda W. said...

Have a happy Thanksgiving!

John's Island said...

Hi Eileen, I am thankful for your blog ... I always enjoy visiting. Also I am thankful for your kind comments on my blog ... always appreciated. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Small City Scenes said...

Beautiful shots, Eileen. I am thankful for so much also. Have a Happy day hopefully with family.
MB

Rose said...

Oh, Eileen, didn't know if I would blog much today but can't help it. I am thankful for my blogfriends, too....and always enjoy your posts. This one is no exception....I hope you are having a wonderful day....Happy Thanksgiving!

Phil Slade said...

Happy Thanksgiving Eileen. You clearly recognise and appreciate the good things in life. There are some beautiful beach scenes today with the clear blue sky and the gorgeous flat sands.

Have a lovely day.

Montanagirl said...

Gorgeous Photos, Eileen, and Happy Thanksgiving!

Lowcarb team member said...

Such a beautiful selection of photo's.

Such a wonderful tribute to being thankful ...
May you have an especially wonderful Thanksgiving.

All the best Jan

Lowcarb team member said...

Eileen - it's me again!

I also wanted to say I love your new header / banner.

All the best Jan

Bob Bushell said...

Beautiful birds, the Oystercatcher is the best to me.

FOREST SNAPPER said...

the long shadows make a great capture.


peter

Merlesworld said...

Wide blue ocean, wide blue skies and the music of gulls just perfect.
Merle.................

Ileana said...

Beautiful pictures Eileen! Happy Thanksgiving!

Jim said...

Great sky. Beautiful shots.
Sydney – City and Suburbs

A Bit of the Blarney said...

Happy Thanksgiving to you!!

sunshine said...

Wonderful sky photos.

Giga said...

Beautiful views of the beach, the water and birds. I wish you all the best.

Elizabeth Edwards said...

i love your beach shadows ... that is too cute. i have never spend Thanksgiving or Christmas at the beach, that would be fun. maybe one day. ( :

NatureFootstep said...

a very nice day on the beach. :) Great fences and gulls.

HappyK said...

I like the one gull on the fence post.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

Sonja said...

We do indeed have a lot to give thanks for. Enjoy this special time, Eileen.

GreenComotion said...

Happy Thanksgiving to you also, Eileen.
Super shots of fence with a Seagull on it and the others are great too.
I enjoyed the view of the sea very much.
Have a Beautiful Day!
Peace :)

Cath said...

Hello Eileen, love your beach photo's....makes we want to go to the beach right now...this minute!

Stephanie said...

Love seeing all the shots especially the long shadow image. Happy Thanksgiving!

Linda said...

Beautiful series, Eileen!

Joyful said...

Stunning scenes, Eileen. The light is so white and bright. Happy belated Thanksgiving.

Bethany Carson said...

Love your photos of the beach and the birds, and great shot of the moon with the contrail. I enjoyed reading what you are thankful for. This is one of my favorite holidays, and I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®© said...

Happy Thanksgiving, Eileen! Thanks for hosting Saturday Critters, and thanks for stopping by my blog.
~

Arun Muthusamy said...

Beautiful capture of the moon

thomas said...

Both of you look very tall in the shadow,happy thanksgiving!

Irene said...

Really great shots! Lovely beach of OC, would like to go there right away!

Wish you a happy weekend!

Irene

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Great pics, I know it is too cold to go swimming this time of year but I would love to be walking on the beach. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving!

Tom said...

I love how you do those long shadows

Debbie said...

WoW eileen, those are some gorgeous snow fences, they look new!!! the beach is the best place to be on any day...i hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving!!! it's going to be warm today!!!!

Seraphinas Phantasie said...

Hi Eileen,
marvelous photos and amazing moments.
Thank you so much for all your kind comments on my blog.
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family.
Have a great weekend too, Eileen.
Bes regards, Synnöve

Crafty Green Poet said...

Great photos, I love the sparkling sea in the third shot

Liz said...

Happy Thanksgiving, Eileen! It's not a celebrated holiday here in Australia BUT, I have written a Thanksgiving post on my blog every year for the last 4 years. I have so much to be thankful for! Great post!!

What Karen Sees said...

Lovely photos to post for Thanksgiving, and truly many blessings to be thankful for!

Al said...

Beautiful photos and much to be thankful for. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving!

Debby Ray said...

Beautiful photos! You are right, Eileen...there is SO much to be thankful for!

J said...

Absolutely stunning in sparkling blue! A real respite in the midst of our dark, gloomy days as we approach winter! - yuck!
May I suggest a few more things to add to your list of "thankfulness?"
1) your REMARKABLE talent behind the camera!
2) the humble way you present your work
3) the warm welcome you give everyone who comes here to feast their eyes!

Sara - Villa Emilia said...

Wonderful photos, so full of sunshine. :)
Wishing you a lovely weekend. Hugs!

Maude Lynn said...

Gorgeous pictures! I hope that you had a marvelous Thanksgiving.

Our photos said...

Very nice !

Jenn Jilks said...

HAPPY US THanksgiving!

~Kim at Golden Pines~ said...

Wonderful photos of Assateague that's beautiful in every season!

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and if you braved the crowds today, I hope you got your good deals! :-)

Indrani said...

Wonderful captures. Fine bird shots!

Jo said...

Wow, Eileen, a moon shot with a contrail! How amazing. Happy Thanksgiving although we don't know it here in SA. At the same time I'm also thankful for my many blessings, family and friends, including wonderful blogging friends. Have a great weekend. Jo

Helma said...

In the Netherlands they do not know the phenomenon of thanksgiving. I look there anar on TV how they celebrate in Amerkia :-)
Wonderful words you have spoken to your visitors.

Stewart M said...

Wonderful shot of the Oystercatcher - he (she) looks very well fed!

Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

Celeste said...

Beautiful images Eileen, reminds me that I need to visit the seaside again soon. I just love that light that is so unique to being beside the ocean.
I hope you and your family had a fabulous Thanksgiving :)

Ana Freire said...

I loved all your moving words, And I hope that you have had a great Thanksgiving Day, Eileen!
Beautiful images, you shared, with us! Thanks so much for that!
Kisses
Ana

Ida said...

Sorry to be late commenting. We had company over the holiday and then I got sick so I'm just now getting around to commenting on GF - These are wonderful. I love that first shot. I enjoy going to the beach though I seldom get to go so I always love to see Ocean and Beach shots like these. Those were wonderful things to be thankful for.

Happy Monday!

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