Tag Archives: beach

Weekly Photo Challenge: Solitude

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Oh, the Places We See

Sometimes being alone doesn’t literally mean ALONE. Sometimes solitude is carving out me-time in the midst of worldly things. For more expressions of solitude, move quietly and singularly to the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Solitude and check ’em out.

Posted in Travel, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged beach, ocean, solitude, surfer | 17 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Inspiration

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Oh, the Places We See

For the past 30 years or so, we’ve visited Pawleys Island, South Carolina, the last week of July. As an educator, I’ve often walked the beach to reflect on what worked the year before in teaching students and what I’d … Continue reading →

Posted in South Carolina, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged beach, Pawleys Island, South Carolina, Weekly Photo Challenge: Inspiration | 21 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Rule of Thirds

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Oh, the Places We See

Brings to mind an old saying that seems appropriate on this no-sun day at Hilton Head: A bad day at the beach is still better than a good day at work! For more entries in the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Rule … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged beach, Calibogue Sound, gray day, Hilton Head Island, postaday | 19 Comments

Morning beach walk: Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Oh, the Places We See

No matter how many years (more than 30 now), we’ve walked the beach at the South End of Pawleys Island, we never tire of the early morning spectacular. Pawleys is our place. Our home away from home. Where for one … Continue reading →

Posted in Destination, Photography, South Carolina, Travel | Tagged beach, morning sun, Pawleys Island, South End | 38 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: One

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Oh, the Places We See

The WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: One already has outstanding entries (Click here to see them all), but I wanted to add another to the list: the idea that you may be able to save one sea turtle if you can … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, South Carolina, Travel, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged beach, Pawleys Island, safety, sea turtles, Weekly Photo Challenge | 8 Comments

Better Bring a Cooler: Independent Seafood, Georgetown SC

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Oh, the Places We See

My husband and I have spent the last days of summer at Pawleys Island for so many years, we’ve lost count. But even though we know the routine of renting, the journey down highways and byways from Knoxville to South Carolina, and that great … Continue reading →