Welcome. Edgartown News was born from the simple fact that I have ink and Dektol in my veins and I need to write and photograph more than I need air or food, and from my love for this little town where I grew up and raised my family, the town I have left a few times but can't quite shake for good. Here you will find the wanderings and musings, photographs and commentary; the people, places, and happenings - past and present - of a small island town: my home town.

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Beach Scene and Underwater Art

Gleanings from my trusty Olympus TG6 and my daily swim - I finally figured out a way to strap the camera to my waist so I can swim with it. Also, I have begun swimming with goggles (for the first time in my life) so I can now see where I'm going, plus I can get a better view of the world below. It's still a bit like shooting in the dark, however, since I am relying on the (difficult-to-see) rear screen, but sometimes I get lucky. As a long time fan of Rose Treat and her exquisite - and often whimsical - seaweed art - and I've tried it with my grandkids, with dubious results - I am especially interested in the underwater, free-floating version. The problem is, when I'm swimming or even near the water I am easily distracted by interesting seaweed patterns I see everywhere.

 

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An example of my water-eye view while swimming my daily quarter mile, made all the clearer by my new Speedo goggles. 

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Underwater patchwork

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With hats off to the true master of seaweed art, Rose Treat. 

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daily swim, underwater art, beach scene from the water, state beach, seaweed art
daily swim, underwater art, beach scene from the water, state beach, seaweed art
daily swim, underwater art, beach scene from the water, state beach, seaweed art

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