Friendly Waters
Hirtshals Harbour, Denmark
Last year, during my holidays in Denmark, I loved to sit and watch the harbour. Not only the harbour, where the big ferries from Norway or Sweden arrived and set off again, but also the marina with their sailing boats in all sizes. There is always some activity, somebody cleaning the boat, or bathing in the sun.
I also loved to see the contrast between the quiet water in the harbour and the white crests of the waves outside it. I admired each sailor leaving the harbour, boldly ploughing through the water crests, setting off for some far away country.
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What a great picture! That would make an amazing oil painting. I can see why it would evoke such a lovely memory.
Ulla,
I think the picture is lovely and I do so love watching the boats and ferries; it is calming. The the clouds are just drifting across the top as though we need to watch the water, and boats and our dreams will float before us. I just feel calm as I study it. Thank you for sharing.
Even better yet, sitting on the boat and watching the world go by from that vantage point. There is nothing like it in the world. Beautiful picture. What a perfect day.
This looks lovely. I really like the clouds in it, and the colours. I imagine it a nice place to picnic or drink a coffee or tea. 🙂
This photo would go well Otis Redding’s lyrics:
Sittin’ in the mornin’ sun
I’ll be sittin’ when the evenin’ come
Watching the ships roll in
And then I watch ’em roll away again, yeah
I’m sittin’ on the dock of the bay
Watching the tide roll away
Ooo, I’m just sittin’ on the dock of the bay
Wastin’ time
What a lovely picture! I used to go boating and while waiting at the marina, I pretty much enjoyed watching the various boats dock and setting off again! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Ulla,
What a beautiful picture. I can imagine sitting there, watching the boats and listening to all of the sounds.
Hi Ulla,
The picture is so beautiful it looks as though it were painted. Water always has a calming effect on me, even a photograph of water can calm my jankled nerves. This is such a beautiful, serene scene. Thanks for providing the mini-vacation via computer!
I like like this quote from the Wind in the Willows:
“Believe me, my young friend, there is NOTHING–absolutely nothing–half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.”
Some of my best and most favorite moments…sigh.
Thanks for sharing this photo. It’s a breath of fresh air for a Monday morning . 😉
Ulla, like others I enjoyed this photo and the feeling it evokes. Makes me think of good places online to relax, watch the world go by and enjoy some good conversation 🙂
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