We had a large family reunion for my youngest niece’s wedding in January 2020. It was right before COVID-19 became a world pandemic. Besides seeing my entire family, another moment that stands out in my memory is breakfast on our hotel deck every morning. The view in the photo here repeated itself every day we were in Recife for an entire week.
Sunrises on the beach can be magical. The air was cool and crisp. Boa Viagem beach was still peaceful and not crowded. We could hear the waves breaking gently on the other side of the street across from our hotel. I did not have my Sony camera with me when I captured this photo. This is a Samsung phone shot (Samsung S10e). I was glad the phone captured the vibrant sun color and the deep blue sky reflected on the Atlantic Ocean waters.
I grew up on the northeast coast of Brazil (Fortaleza is my hometown). The ocean and nature, in general, have been a powerful force in my life. Besides the many times we spent on the beach, I am often reminded of how beautiful and commanding nature is. Japanese poet Ryunosuke Satoro best expressed the relationship between humans and nature in his quote: “Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.”
That is the story behind the shot. If you liked this photo, you might also be interested in other posts featuring Boa Viagem, Brazil, Cellpic Sunday, Cityscapes, Landscapes, Recife, Sunrise, and WeekendSky. Until the next time, keep clicking and capturing the beauty your eyes find.
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Anne Sandler
Yes, Egidio. What a treat to wake up each morning to this scene beautifully captured.
Egidio Leitao
I miss it, but photos help me revisit those times. Thanks.
margaret21
I’m, so glad you had your phone with you to capture this lovely moment.
Egidio Leitao
Do we ever go anywhere without those gadgets? Thank you for your kind words.
margaret21
Fair point about the ubiquity of our phones!
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I LOVE this sunrise shot from Brazil and that single tree and beams add some extra,….
Egidio Leitao
Thank you very much. I guess the stars aligned. 🙂
Hammad Rais
Yet another superb capture!
For us, it is not so hard to hear the waves crashing on the beach and oceanic winds playing their lovely symphony 🙂
Egidio Leitao
Hammad, thank you. Yes, ocean waves sounds are symphony to my ears, too. I try to make a trip to the Texas coast at least once a year. It’s nice being close to the water. In fact, I’m heading there next week.
Weekend Sky #143 – Feb 23rd – Blog of Hammad Rais
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