The Breaking Waves

first off, thank you so much for the votes on yesterdays image! nearly 30 votes again!

This is another of my favourites, taken just after i got to southerndown. love the movement in the waves and lighting in this one.

Whilst searching the net, i came across this beautiful poem...
The Breaking Waves


Calm and clear, a sunny noon-
The waves are coming fast-
Crashing quick, they come so soon-
Like an enchantment cast.

Standing barefoot in the sand-
I smell the salty air-
Upon the shore of my homeland-
The waves do meet me there.

They break away around my feet-
And then pass by behind me-
On softened sand, it forms a sheet-
Where sorrow cannot find me.

The water cold between my toes-
And rising past my shin-
And like in life, the highs and lows-
But still as one within.

The ocean, like my spirit swaying-
At times both fierce and steady-
Not just another person praying-
For life now, I am ready.

Breaking Waves
by~ DK6_Marius ~

Brand:	Canon
Lens:	EF17-40mm f/4L USM
Recording media:	JPEG (digital)
Date Taken:	18 Sep 2012 - 6:44 PM
Focal Length:	19mm
Lens Max Aperture:	f/4.0
Aperture:	f/22.0
Shutter Speed:	1.6sec
Exposure Comp:	+1/3
ISO:	100
Exposure Mode:	Aperture-priority AE
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
White Balance:	As Shot

Title:	The Breaking Waves
Username:	madmatt
Uploaded:	20 Sep 2012 - 9:36 AM
Tags:	General, Landscape / travel, Seascapes, South wales, Southerndown
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Votes:	14