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The beach beneath the bridge...
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deception_Pass

Under the Deception Pass Bridge you will find one of the most charming beaches in the whole world~

"Little North Beach". 

 
A little walk through the woods and down to the beach~
 
Brothers
 
Ancient art of "toss the rock through the hole in log"~
 
Must find just the right size...

The average native "Anacortisan" has an extreme facination with beach rocks and enjoys endless hours tossing and skipping  these rocks into the water...

 
Easily entertained...
 
It looks easier than it is~~~
 
My oldest son Gabe strolling the beach~
 
My son Micah skipping rocks

Beach of my childhood

 

I gaze in wonder

to see

that this place has the same effect

on you as it has on me...

 

Continued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is the magic in the rocks?

In the wild cry of  gulls?

In the emerald sea lapping gently

on the shore?

Whatever it is ~ it's a part of me

and I feel it...here in my heart...

deep down in my memory~

 

Welshchick 09/2008
COMMENTS
Rdneg10 said at 9:10 a.m. on Sep 26, 2008:
I LOVE this one! Great images and wonderful documentary of the wonders of Washington! I was there only a few months back... I need to post some of my images from there too. Thanks for the inspiration! By the way, who's the attractive woman!!! :-) Kelly
Welshchick said at 9:23 a.m. on Sep 26, 2008:
Thank you Kelly~This is my most favorite beach in the whole world...when the sun goes down the whole beach turns to gold!
UrbanParadoxes said at 9:32 a.m. on Sep 26, 2008:
Lovely photos of a lovely place ... one of my favorite beaches to explore, by the way, when I had opportunity to be up that way when living in Portland. On a more technical note, nice perspectives in the photos.
Welshchick said at 9:47 a.m. on Sep 26, 2008:
Thank you Frank~ We just got back yesterday from four days in Anacortes- could never miss out on a visit to my special little beach! I have alot of whalewatching pics to make into a tabblo...alas only one nice little whale let us watch him though....
Leftofcenter said at 10:03 a.m. on Sep 26, 2008:
some cool outdoor shots, is it really called "deception bridge"? love the pebbles (the one w the heart), who takes the pics that you're on?
Ira said at 10:04 a.m. on Sep 26, 2008:
Deserted beach and ideal form a stone - perfect composition. Very romantic. A place for a relaxation and rest of soul.
Chilla said at 10:16 a.m. on Sep 26, 2008:
This is gorgeous Rhonda! It has peace and happiness throughout and the rocks give the whole tabblo great structure!
Welshchick said at 10:36 a.m. on Sep 26, 2008:
Hi Annelies~ It's Deception Pass Bridge and here is how it got that daunting title~~~~ In the spring of 1792, Joseph Whidbey, master of the HMS Discovery and Captain Vancouver's chief navigator, sailed through the narrow passage that is now called Deception Pass and proved that it was not really a small bay as charted by the Spaniards (hence the name "Deception"), but a deep and turbulent channel that connects the Strait of Juan de Fuca with the Saratoga Passage~~~~ Hows that for a history lesson? (Yep, I did google it because I have heard different stories...) My oldest son Gabe is always so nice to take my pic~ my son Joel does too but he stayed home with Lucy this time~ Thank you and I hope you're having a fun vacation!
Welshchick said at 10:37 a.m. on Sep 26, 2008:
Hi Ira~ Thank you- you would love this beach-the rocks are so colorful and amazing... Thank you my friends~ :^)
Mirella said at 10:40 a.m. on Sep 26, 2008:
Beautiful set, Rhonda. The photos show your love for this place. Ciao
Welshchick said at 10:43 a.m. on Sep 26, 2008:
Thank you Celia and Mirella~~Just my two oldest sons and I- we had a great vacation!
Wildthing said at 11:02 a.m. on Sep 26, 2008:
Looks a tranquil spot, Rhonda. The bridge would be perfect for bungee-jumping. Think of the shots you could get:)
Siagian said at 12:04 p.m. on Sep 26, 2008:
Rhonda these are very pretty! i like the point of views on some of these esp 6 & 7, and the one with the pebbles in the foreground with the bridge at the back. cool close-ups on the pebbles as well.

ps love skipping stones.
Tishfish said at 12:17 p.m. on Sep 26, 2008:
WOW wonderful beach ! ! ! ! Looks like it is quite private.
Robya said at 1:27 p.m. on Sep 26, 2008:
Hi Rhonda. This is a nice place. How far from THE coast, or Portland is it? Pretty rocks in Photo. ~~Robya
Welshchick said at 2:46 p.m. on Sep 26, 2008:
Hey Mike...now that's an idea except ...there are some crazy currents and wicked whirlpools right through that pass...I've seen ships struggle going through there~ not a prime spot for dangling...:^) still, it would be a great tabblo! :^D
Welshchick said at 2:58 p.m. on Sep 26, 2008:
Thank you Woody~ I put the camera down close to the ground...it's hard to get a bad shot here because everywhere you look you find beauty...each rock is a unique treasure~ P.S. Skipping stones adds years to your life :^)
Welshchick said at 3:06 p.m. on Sep 26, 2008:
Hi Doreen, yes, it appears private now that the summer season is fading...there was a little family having a picnic there~A FABULOUS PLACE to PINIC~ Maybe this is where we should have our international Tabblo party?!!! :^D Hi Robya, Fidalgo Island is North of Seattle in the San Juan Islands...about 5 hours drive from Portland...it's COLD but fresh, green and gorgeous! Thank you both~
Leeuwjan said at 3:42 p.m. on Sep 26, 2008:
Beautiful tabblo!! Nice shots. The first pics are a little mysterious but the pictures tad jour on make this tabblo verry cheerful.
Leeuwjan said at 3:46 p.m. on Sep 26, 2008:
tad = that. Sorry.
Welshchick said at 3:48 p.m. on Sep 26, 2008:
I think that this beach is just that my friend Jan...MYSTERIOUS and CHEERFUL...Thank you so much~ ;^)
Eduardo.affonso said at 6:48 p.m. on Sep 26, 2008:
"Deception Pass Bridge"? What an intgriguing name. I do like the mix of stones and greenes, as well as the layout of this tabblo. Good job, RHONDA.
Claudi said at 7:12 p.m. on Sep 26, 2008:
wHaT a beautiful place! it looks great :) and u look very pretty!! well done!!
Welshchick said at 7:20 p.m. on Sep 26, 2008:
Thank you Eduardo~ I found this link and learned a little more about my native island of Fidalgo... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deception_Pass ~~~~every place has it's own bit of infamous history~
Welshchick said at 7:51 p.m. on Sep 26, 2008:
Thank you Claudia~it's a good place to get away for a few days :^)
Debdog said at 9:05 p.m. on Sep 26, 2008:
what a beautiful place!!!!!! not ruined yet by man!!!
Jeepism67 said at 10:33 p.m. on Sep 26, 2008:
I do like places with stones and this tabblo does remind me of my own special place to relax and enjoy nature at its finest,thank you for this beautiful tabblo Rhonda.Im going on vacation the week after next and I will be visiting my own places that bring me joy to visit and this place here looks like an relaxing place to be.
Irishlady725 said at 12:18 a.m. on Sep 27, 2008:
wow i love the last photo of your eyes i've always thought you had the most loyal eyes..im glad that that you all had such a good time it looked like time was of the essence...i hope to see you soon..these photos remind me of a very happy time in my life..well take care sweetie love you..~Tianna <3
Pkeener said at 12:46 a.m. on Sep 27, 2008:
Rhonda! I really really like this tabblo. you put it together so well, and the photos are very good! everything comes together so nicely. beautiful.
Welshchick said at 1:14 a.m. on Sep 27, 2008:
Thank you Deb- so fun to talk to you today! also, now I have your promise to visit my homeland with me! :^))) Scotty, thank you my friend and do have a wonderful relaxing vacation and take lots of photos please~ Nature at it's finest, yes! Hi dear Tianna~ don't you worry - you'll see Anacortes again my dear! Hugs and see you soon~~~Thanks so much Pam- a good place to bring little Carter one day... It's sure a fun way to capture vacation times too~ :^D
Welshchick said at 2:43 a.m. on Sep 27, 2008:
I was in this so I should certainly comment. I also took some of the ones my mom obviously didn't take. My favorite area was and is the pre-beach woods; it's dinosaur-y and I want it and now I have it, kinda. Hey everyone, did you know that 4 out of 5 trees in the northwest (of the US) are Douglas Firs? I can't actually confirm that, but my brother told me. He knows a lot about trees.
Thechillofeons said at 2:44 a.m. on Sep 27, 2008:
Nooo, I did it again! That was me just above.
Welshchick said at 3:15 a.m. on Sep 27, 2008:
Ha ha...this is my son Gabe who logged onto my Tabblo account by mistake...Yes, it was an exquisite trip my dear!
21-gramm said at 4:35 a.m. on Sep 27, 2008:
People decoration sites, but not vice versa!
I`ve a beautiful tabblo's Grand Mom, Rhonda!
Pattymaryclare said at 10:58 a.m. on Sep 27, 2008:
What fun you and yours have Rhonda...So nice to see a family that makes these excusions together! You are lucky to have these boys who tho' grown, still you are all friends who love to have good times together! (remember that Dailymotion = loved it!) LOVE THE 'PEBBLE BEACH' and try as i have NEVER learned how to 'SKIP ROCKS ON WATER' is that like walking on water (Keeli's tabblo) lol haha ! luv from Patty xox
Welshchick said at 12:15 p.m. on Sep 27, 2008:
Ha ha and you're a very nice grandson Den ;^D Thank you!
Welshchick said at 12:17 p.m. on Sep 27, 2008:
I'll show you how to skip rocks Patty~ you start with nice flat rocks and just keep practicing~my brother Wayne can skip about ten times or more:^) Thank you my dear~
Snooway said at 6:08 a.m. on Sep 28, 2008:
great place, looks like a fun day
Pkeener said at 11:30 a.m. on Sep 28, 2008:
forgot to mention the <3
Welshchick said at 12:10 p.m. on Sep 28, 2008:
Thank you Sue~ another day to remember forever~ Thank you Pam :^) It was a water spot and it caught my eye...little wonders appearing everywhere~~~Thank you Reta...beyond these Islands lies your Canada and I could see it very faintly in the distance...
YorkJodi said at 10:54 a.m. on Sep 29, 2008:
Oh I love this beach, the beautiful rocks... I must have some "native Anacortisan" deep in my soul for I would spend hours here, picking up the lovely rocks... (this is just like my favorite beach in New Zealand where I picked up many lbs. of rocks until Dan said, "ENOUGH")
Welshchick said at 1:38 p.m. on Sep 29, 2008:
How cute! It reminds me of that Lucille Ball movie "The long long trailer" ;^D That's what I love about this beach...these magic rocks... - each one a little wonder calling you to explore and admire. Thanks Jodi~
PaulBarfoot said at 1:16 p.m. on Sep 30, 2008:
I love this tabblo and am adding it as a fave. I spent part of the weekend at a beach in the Finger Lakes of Central New York that is part of me as well. I deeply understand the rocks, the smell and sound of the water, the birds that call it home as you describe so well in image and verse.
Welshchick said at 2:25 p.m. on Sep 30, 2008:
Hi Paul, yes, it gets into your soul I think~a definite understanding~Thank you my friend
AliDar said at 2:31 a.m. on Oct 2, 2008:
This is just wonderful Rhonda, great shots, and you really conveyed the great time you had. ... I'm still smiling. Thank you.
Welshchick said at 4:53 a.m. on Oct 2, 2008:
Aw Dar...Thank you...just knowing it brought you a smile brings me a smile... :^) Hugs
YonderCreature said at 1:25 a.m. on Oct 3, 2008:
Ah, the nostalgic wonder of the pebbly beaches never leave those young at heart! I love how you all radiate the joy of being in this special, beautiful place that is deeply rooted in your hearts!
Welshchick said at 3:22 p.m. on Oct 4, 2008:
Thank you so much dear Yonder~~~~you know my heart :^)
Cougar79go said at 12:46 a.m. on Oct 7, 2008:
Wonderful Tabblo
Welshchick said at 4:22 p.m. on Oct 9, 2008:
Thanks Cougar! I appreciate your comments :^)
DanMan said at 4:15 p.m. on Oct 27, 2008:
EXCELLENT PICTURES ! ABSOLUTELY GREAT!
Welshchick said at 1:02 p.m. on Nov 10, 2008:
Thank you Dan! Anacortes is a wonderful place and this is my fave beach in the world~
Gerardfotografeert said at 4:24 p.m. on Nov 17, 2008:
Just beautiful, great shots, well framed.
Welshchick said at 3:52 a.m. on Dec 19, 2008:
Thank you Gerard~ I remember that we had a wonderful weekend with my father. :^)
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