Madaket Beach in Nantucket is known for it's beautiful sunsets...and the people that gather to watch them.
About a half hour before sunset, people began to arrive. They came in cars, on bikes from all over the island and on foot from the nearby houses. Many brought beach chairs, and baskets with food and beverages, of the soft and adult variety.
We all sat and waited, people meeting up with old friends and chatting, some just staring at the lovely surrounding.
And then the sun got closer and closer to the horizon and in one moment, it had set...and everyone broke out in applause! Soon, people started to drift off into the gathering night.
Wow that looks awfully nice! To be sitting there basking in the glow of the evening on the chairs, toes tucked in sand. Hmm, great feeling from the pics!
Beautiful spot, and that second shot is a real keeper, the light is gorgeous.
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Madaket Beach in Nantucket is known for it's beautiful sunsets...and the people that gather to watch them.
ReplyDeleteAbout a half hour before sunset, people began to arrive. They came in cars, on bikes from all over the island and on foot from the nearby houses. Many brought beach chairs, and baskets with food and beverages, of the soft and adult variety.
We all sat and waited, people meeting up with old friends and chatting, some just staring at the lovely surrounding.
And then the sun got closer and closer to the horizon and in one moment, it had set...and everyone broke out in applause!
Soon, people started to drift off into the gathering night.
Great moments frozen, I am so glad you shared. :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful lighting! Lovely thoughts of the beach.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures! Love the sunset. I miss the beach.
ReplyDeleteLovely. I miss the beach too.
ReplyDeleteWow I love those golden sands and that never ending shadow, the way the footsteps in the forefront are so enormous just spectacular!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh ... I've been there! And these photos just took me right back.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Beautiful captures! Cool on 3 generations too. Happy WW!
ReplyDeleteJust WOW ...really great shots!
ReplyDeleteI so wish I was on that beach RIGHT NOW!
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It looks like a perfect day or evening at the beach. The beach here in San Francisco is usually cold and overcast.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely that people gather there everyday :) It looks wonderful!
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I miss the beach!!
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looks so inviting. I am stuck in the midwest... some little lakes I could drive too, but NOT the same feeling or sight at all! hugs Faythe @GMT
ReplyDeleteWow that looks awfully nice! To be sitting there basking in the glow of the evening on the chairs, toes tucked in sand. Hmm, great feeling from the pics!
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking photos!
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Beautiful photos. Happy WW.
ReplyDeleteOh my what lovely photos i would love to live there :-)
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what beautiful captures. i love sunset.
ReplyDeleteCaite, your sunset at the beach shots are beautiful. patishui
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. Even the sand glows.
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Lovely. I can see why people don't want to miss it.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous. The sunsets in a large city can be beautiful, but nowhere near this!
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Very nice sunset!!!Happy WW!
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These are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful golden photos!
ReplyDeleteSeems like a nice way to enjoy the sunset.
ReplyDeleteThat second photo is spectacular, in terms of lighting and texture.
wow wow wow! I love that second picture!
ReplyDeleteI particularly like the second photo, what a lovely place.
ReplyDeletetimeless piece!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. Can't think of a better word. Thanks for sharing and linkin up for WW!
ReplyDeleteJust lovely, Caite. I wish I was there. :) Happy Wordless Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful ... the light and shadows, the gathering of people peacefully watching the sunset, the lovely family photo!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous captures of these moments.
ReplyDeleteI would love to sit with my family and enjoy this experience.
Thank you for sharing.
Now I want to move to the beach so I can experience that on a daily basis.
ReplyDeleteReally incredible photos. Thanks for keeping summer alive.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Get that 2nd pic blown up and framed for eternity! It's beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful spot, and that second shot is a real keeper, the light is gorgeous.
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These are absolutely riveting shots of a magical sunset... the second one is especially captivating. Frame it!
ReplyDeleteWhat great photos. WOW!
ReplyDeleteOh so beautiful thank you for sharing these gorgeous pictures.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot - brings back many happy memories of summer on-island ...
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