Temperatures soared here in Seattle this week and I headed for Alki Beach Park to beat the startling heat. I was not alone; it seemed that half the population of Seattle descended upon this 2.5 mile stretch of park, beach and pebbles. There was barely a square inch of sand showing between the beach towels and umbrellas. I did manage, however, to get a few shots of sunbather-free pebble beach, looking across the water to the Space Needle.
Here are a few quieter beaches I’ve found on my travels. A lazy hazy summer evening on the beach overlooking Kailua Bay in Hawaii…
…stunning black sands along California’s Lost Coast…
…and last but not least, a beach I had all to myself for a glorious afternoon in New York’s Far Rockaways – I just adore the name, it sounds like something straight out of Peter Pan.
Now I know I’m not the only pebble on the beach – no one can resist taking seaside photos! If you would like to join in (everyone’s welcome!) here’s what to do:
- Create your own post and title it Travel theme: Beaches
- Include a link to this page in your post so others can find it too
- Get your post in by next Thursday, as the new travel theme comes out on Friday
- Don’t forget to subscribe to keep up to date on the latest weekly travel themes. Sign up via the email subscription link in the sidebar or RSS – if you’re already following on WordPress.com, remember I’m getting ready to switch website hosts so sign up for email or RSS to keep up to date on posts.
Let’s have a beach party!
xxx
Ailsa
Where's my backpack? 
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one of my favourite things ailsa … living here on the beach … your shots are lovely … so good to see other beautiful beaches … http://dadirridreaming.wordpress.com/2013/05/11/beach-patterns/
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great idea for this weeks’ travel theme….I love the second shot!!
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I love beaches. They always make me happy. Here is my link: http://aniaarcher.wordpress.com/2013/05/11/travel-theme-beaches/
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Nice theme Ailsa! Everyone does love a day at the beach 🙂
I have posted a variety of beaches I have been lucky enough to visit over the last 2 years.
http://canadiantravelbugs.wordpress.com/2013/05/12/travel-theme-beaches/
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I love how the black sand beach intensifies the colour of the ocean and the sky – it must have been spectacular. I can’t remember though whether you swam, or not – whether it was too cold still. I remember feeling must uncomfortable swimming at the black sand beaches in northern Bali – something just wasn’t quite right! When I saw your theme I’d thought I wouldn’t have many beaches to tell you about – salt, sand and unguarded camera equipment not going so well together – but of course, I’d forgotten about here in Paradise! You asked for it 🙂 http://thewanderlustgene.wordpress.com/2013/05/12/beaches-in-paradise/
Mine’s up at I Must Be Off! Linked to Where’s my Backpack in post….
http://www.imustbeoff.com/2013/05/travel-theme-challenge-beaches.html
Hi Ailsa,
Great theme and beautiful photos you have here. Enjoy the sunny days:-)
Here’s my contribution, http://cocoaupnorth.wordpress.com/2013/05/12/travel-theme-beaches/
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Loved this theme and your pictures Ailsa! Here’s my post http://autumninbruges.wordpress.com/2013/05/12/travel-theme-beaches/
Here I am with “my” beaches! 🙂 http://underapoplar.wordpress.com/2013/05/11/travel-theme-beaches/
Hi Ailsa,
Here is a selection of beach photographs from the east coast of Australia.
http://pdjpix.wordpress.com/2013/05/12/beaches-travel-theme/
Coincidently I recently published two other posts with beach themes. If interested they are at:
http://pdjpix.wordpress.com/2013/04/24/port-macquarie-nsw-australia/
http://pdjpix.wordpress.com/2013/04/25/beach-life-port-macquarie/
Thanks for viewing and keep those travel themes coming. They are a great inspiration.
regards Peet
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Another great challenge Ailsa, thanks.
Here are my photos from a beach on the East Lothian Coast of Scotland
http://breathofgreenair.wordpress.com/2013/05/12/sand-patterns/
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Hi there, me again here are some collages of beaches I love to visit.
http://pictureperfectmemoriesforlife.wordpress.com/2013/05/12/travel-theme-beaches-2/
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Didn’t matter how busy I was, I was hitting this one! Thanks for the memories – and Happy Mother’s Day to all. http://photoswithfinesse.wordpress.com/2013/05/12/travel-theme-beaches/
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Love your last shot
my beaches are here: http://wp.me/p18B5-1q1
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It’s been so long since I’ve done one of these posts, but when I saw beaches I knew I had to join in the fun again. Thanks Ailsa. Here’s mine: http://laavventura.wordpress.com/2013/05/12/travel-theme-beaches-of-north-west-sardinia/
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My first “beaches” post was my top ten beach photos from the Galapagos Islands. This one is of beaches from around the rest of the world.
http://politonomicsandtravel.wordpress.com/2013/05/12/weekly-travel-theme-beaches-2-05-12-2013/
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Hello Ailsa, and all of the weekly Travel Themers out there! Here’s my take on this week’s awesome Beach Theme: http://stephenkellycreative.wordpress.com/2013/05/12/ailsas-travel-theme-beaches/
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A little late this week but here is pass one…
http://quotidianhudsonriver.com/2013/05/12/5-12-13-travel-theme-beaches-3-shots-4-pov/
They are ALL beautiful and so relaxing! !
Opps 🙂 http://vastlycurious.com/2013/05/13/alisas-photo-challenge-beaches/
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Una mas, amiga, and i haven’t even touched the beach nearest where i live!
http://playamart.wordpress.com/2013/05/12/sandy-beaches-of-latin-america/
Alas, it’s the beginning of the week, and I’ll be traveling.
Thanks for a great opportunity to share images of beaches!
LisaZ
I hope this post will count since it doesn’t have the proper title. I didn’t know about the weekly themes here until I saw I Must Be Off’s post. Just happened to do a beaches post last week. So here’s the link to Maui Memories: Head to the Beach! — http://boomerwomentravelers.com/maui-beaches-photo-memories/ — Hope you’ll take a look.
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I found this little beach at the bottom of castle walls in Antalya and took my waterproof camera swimming with me to get good shots:
http://lonnalisawilliams.wordpress.com/2013/05/13/antalya-beach/
Oh for some warm weather, great shots thanks.
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Here’s my contribution from sunny southern California: http://travelwithintent.com/2013/05/13/surf-city-usa-huntington-beach/