Seabirds

Oct 28

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Long Beach
Waterfront, Long Beach, California
 


Flying or at rest,
seabirds hope for one more taste
of tender fish-flesh.

 
Text and photo © 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher
 
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Posted on October 28, 2012, in Blue Monday, California, Carpe Diem, haiku, Long Beach, Southern California, Straight Out of the Camera Sunday. Bookmark the permalink. 27 Comments.

  1. Chevrefeuille | October 28, 2012 at 8:59 pm

    Great imagery on flying … lovely picture. Thank you for sharing on Carpe Diem.

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  3. Sue | October 29, 2012 at 5:57 am

    What beautiful blue water and a great capture of the birds in the air. Love the pelicans waiting for the their share of the fish flesh. Nice poem, too.

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  5. Travel Quest | October 29, 2012 at 7:26 am

    Sea birds are fun thing to watch Great shot. Happy Blue Monday!
    – Travel Quest

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  6. LadyD | October 29, 2012 at 7:46 am

    Very nice! I always find the harbor so refreshing and uplifting!

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  7. kaykuala | October 29, 2012 at 7:56 am

    That’s what we all clamor for – just one more! Wonderful haiku MMT

    Hank

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  8. Joy | October 29, 2012 at 8:39 am

    Looks so pretty and relaxing there!

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  9. LaVoice | October 29, 2012 at 8:39 am

    They are all gathering for the family bird meal.

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  10. Norma Ruttan | October 29, 2012 at 9:58 am

    superb view! Are you lucky enough to live near this scene?
    fish-flesh would make for a good tongue twister!

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  11. Pie | October 29, 2012 at 10:24 am

    The perfect words for this photo. Great shot!

    My Blue Monday.

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  12. 4joy | October 29, 2012 at 10:46 am

    that is their raison-d’etre! I love to watch them waiting for handouts….

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  14. Barbara | October 29, 2012 at 11:58 am

    Or they will settle for a chicken sandwich if available! Nice to see that you see blue water once in a while. The desert is stark and beautiful but water can be so nourishing.

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  15. Pride in Photos Photography | October 29, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    Well you captured two of my favorite things…California and water…sigh…
    Laurie

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  16. FABBY | October 29, 2012 at 12:55 pm

    I love blue water and pelicans. Lovely shots. I specially love blue and white china..or whatever! Thanks for your visit.
    Happy week,
    FABBY

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  17. artmusedog | October 29, 2012 at 1:57 pm

    Great shot and great haiku ~ At the moment ArtMuseDog and I are safe ~ thanks for caring ~ hugs and namaste ~ ^_^

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  18. Sherry | October 29, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    Oh what a pretty blue. I love the water. Thanks for sharing. And thanks for stopping in to visit my blue post today too.
    Have a great week,
    Sherry

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  19. Joyful | October 29, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    A nice peaceful scene. I love people watching at the waterfront 😉 Happy Blue Monday

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  20. Sally | October 29, 2012 at 5:37 pm

    Thanks for sharing.

    Happy Blue Monday.

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  21. Kulasa | October 29, 2012 at 8:59 pm

    beautiful capture of wings and what lovely blue water that is…and yes wonderful words too…thank you for wishing for healing to come my way…:)

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  22. Dulcina | October 30, 2012 at 12:53 am

    Yes, seagulls are always waiting for fishing ships to enjoy a banquet.
    Nice image and excellent haiku; it sounds beautifully.
    🙂

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  23. Melandria Romero | October 30, 2012 at 9:41 am

    look at the beautiful sea. So peaceful and lovely.

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  24. Anne | October 30, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    Beautiful capture! Always a pleasure to visit the blue-ti-ful crew from SMiling Sally’s! Have a wonderful week! Come visit me soon. If you like giveaways I ahve a double one going on!

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  25. eden | October 31, 2012 at 4:43 am

    Great shot and beautiful haiku.

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  26. lessandragr | November 1, 2012 at 1:36 am

    Very nice haiku – I love to watch the seagulls and pelicans at the docks looking for something to eat.

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