Happy 4th of July--Independence Day

well.. at 530am there were sure a lot of cars headed across the bridge on over to the island-- and the beach.. decided to park away from everyone if I could find a spot--and I did.. 38th street dunes walkway once again.. no one there... on to the beach well before sunrise.. took up my position wading in the surf.. 70* very lil' wind.. clear skies... watching walkers-- and dog-walkers head west.. also lots of peeps in/around the Pier area about a half mile east of my location on this early July 4th Holiday morning.. got up to 92* this afternoon.. cookin'

Happy 4th of July

540am before sunrise on the beach

dog-walkers walking west

wading in the low surf-- or is it 'paddling' right knee wrapped with Ace Bandage

ahhhh .. a nice sunrise

the sun catches a wave

as I was leaving the beach at 630am-- the crowd started

more peeps out and about  looking east toward the Pier area

Pileated Woodpecker outside our kitchen window

having an early lunch of Peanut suet

he's happy..  ahhhhhhhhhh