When we were returning from Newfoundland we met a couple of super nice guys on the ferry. We shared stories about our mutual adventures in Newfoundland and it helped make the trip go faster. Mark and Bob told us all about the place they recently moved to: Jekyll Island in Georgia. A small, quiet, laid-back island with lovely beaches, great bike trails and a beautiful campground right across from the beach. The island is a state park and only 1/3 is allowed to be developed. We also heard we could get really good martinis there so we made it a must-see destination on our list.
The beaches were indeed spectacular and one beach in particular, called “Driftwood Beach”, was unlike any other beach I have ever been to. Because it is a barrier island, it constantly looses ground on the north and gains ground on the south. As the land erodes, the sea and sand consumes and kills the live oaks leaving a boneyard of tree roots on the beach.
Please click the image to view a larger version.
I have many more images from this magical location to share with you this week.
Never heard of Jekyll Island Anne. I’ll have to check it out someday. The image of Driftwood Beach is amazing. Unbelievable light.
Hi Len, I think Jekyll is one of my favourite places I have been so far. Mind you, I keep saying that 🙂 There are so many beautiful places in North America, not to mention the rest of the world. But if you are in this area a trip out to Jekyll is well worth it!
A great pair of shots. In the first I like the contrast between the delicate curves of the leaves on the Rt and the spiky architecture of the bridge on the Lt. The second is just pure delight – those colors that you are so good at creating. Great work, Anne
Thank you so much Andy. I think the first image is more of a touristy type snapshot, but I couldn’t help myself with that bridge in the background like that. I have many more like the second one to share this week.
Beatuiful images!
I spent many summer vacations at Jekyll when I was a teenager. I was making photographs back then but they were all on film. Looks like I might need to add it to my agenda when I retire at the end of the year. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Terry. Yes, I know what you mean about having old images on film and wanting to revisit the locations. I have some images I loved at the time, but now they do not look sharp compared to what is possible currently (due to the equipment and technique I was using in the film days – not just the film vs. digital). But some of those locations are really hard to get to. I loved my time on Jekyll, it is the type of place you can return to again and again and enjoy just as much each time.
Wow, Anne, both these shots are incredible, but that second one took my breath away! What a scene!! Very dramatic and emotional, this picture is absolutely accented by that great reflection there!
Hi Toad, thank you very much for your comments. The first image is mostly a tourist shot, the second one is my attempt at art 🙂