docks and boats

As it turned out, I did go kayaking on Sunday morning. While it was cold, the mist banked up and proved to be irresistable. Unfortunately it dissipated soon after I got out on the lake but I put in 2 hours of paddling anyway. Screw the mist! I'll post some pictures from that morning in a few days when I get back home to NC.

I took these pictures on Saturday morning. The pictures here were taken after I got finished paddling. The first was taken just after I pulled the kayak up on the dock. I saw the mist through the frame of the boat in the dock and decided to use that as a picture "frame". The following two pictures were taken on the bank above the lake.



Comments

kenju said…
Was it cold? You must be a glutton for punishment.
7:56 PM
Anonymous said…
Kayaking is something I've never done.. but it does sound incredibly cool and exciting. Not mention being a great workout. :)

I love the last picture especially, it makes me feel like I'm sitting on a porch feeling the crisp morning air on my face.

Ari (Baking and Books)
8:45 PM
srp said…
The mist on the water is so magical, it almost makes me want to take up kayaking!
10:42 PM
SassyAssy said…
Your pictures continually take my breath away. Maybe I need to get some photo lessons from you.
9:42 AM
Anonymous said…
Great pictures. These are magical!
10:46 AM
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