Mystical Garden In Historic Wilmington NC

Borden Residence, Historic Wilmington NC  Flickr Slideshow Link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47723248@N03/sets/72157624718454790/show/

July 11th Solar Eclypse Over Easter Island South Pacific

Only a few people in the world got to see this Total eclypse of the sun on July 11th 2010. Fortunately some took photographs so the rest of us can get a glimpes of the event. Thank you. It's amazing.

Photo Credit: Stephanie Guisard
Source Nasa: story in link below
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap100714.html

Peace and Serenity at a Place Called Heaven

http://www.lomalagi.com/home.htm


     For me, the beach is a place to relax and forget about the gnawing rush of every day living. It's a place to get away and stop long enough to find oneself again. Lomalagi Resort is a place that is perfect for finding the lost treasure that is inside each and every one of us. So if we cannot go there today, here is a youtube video where we can escape to this wonderful place called Heaven if only for a few minutes and dream. Take a deep breath and imagine yourself tucked away in a safe, cozy paradise...

That paradise is Lomalagi:
http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=G6asQQ-EEKM&feature=channel
Video made by Barbee from Canada, @KeeperofDreams on Twitter


Nanette De ville describes her passion for the ocean in her blog - Life Reflections. I hope you will also visit Nanette's blog and find serenity and inspiration there.

26 Jun 2010     The Ocean Calls



My Soul yearns to be near water, the Rivers and the Oceans do call.


Many Old Souls re-incarnating have a tremendous love and respect of the water.



It is clarifying for the mind and body....cleanses the skin and refreshes.....




We do not mean the hoards of people who go cook themselves on a beach for a fortnight quick roast.......




Those who go for spiritual upliftment to fill their lungs with exhilaration..visiting the Sea or Ocean fills your whole being with wonderment it is connecting you to an old source of years gone by. The Ancient Antlanteans do so need the water elements... the natural flow of the Ocean dictates the healing being given by the Ocean... you say healing given by the Ocean the energy is powerful and strong. You can tell the type of healing needed by the size of the waves or if it is like a mill pond the gentleness and softness of the healing ..... the sea is good for healing deep seated emotions.




I can think of nothing better than to meditate listening to the sea waves or ocean surf rolling allowing the spirit to dive deep into the sea and swim with the marine life, somersaulting with the dolphins in clear blue ocean or sea....the bluer the better because this is how God created all the Seas and Rivers Blue.... Only man tainted them brown and grey. Now we have them black and murky...




When will the beings on Earth learn to respect what was created and how it was created.... technology is all well and good but look what it has brought....Pain for all.....




Do you think the water elements will just sit and tolerate the daily punishment......we shall see...




The surge within my Soul is crying out for the Seas Oceans and Rivers oh to be united with the water energy I so miss.....




I pray daily for God to take me to be near the water so clear and pure.....Living here is more than I can endure... the urban suburban jungle....




There are special places on the Earth where the water flow is like a divinity.......



Oh God helps to heal our Seas, Oceans and Rivers so they sparkle blue, and the natural life can flourish and the water spirits can come and play once again amongst the rolling waves.....




Blessings..    
Nanette De Ville     
Life Reflections   http://1st4you.blogspot.com/

Blue Waves from Last Night May 5, 2010 - a Serene Video

 Click Link for Video
 http://www.youtube.com/user/SurfTopsail#p/u/9/9L6jn1KY5iQ

Some Island Surprises

        All around the islands there is unmistakeble beauty. I think sometimes it is hidden just behind a dune or shrub. Just take a step off the beaten path and you never know what you will find. Here is a fishing boat dropping off a fresh catch for dinner at the local restaurants. Then there are the wetlands that we need to preserve to keep the natural balance of sealife so that we can continue having seafood to eat.  

     And of course you have to wait for it. And it only is around for a few minutes, if you are lucky you might get 20 to 30 minutes before and 20-30 minutes after, but that is what the big skies at the beach are all about and when it's clear, which is about 300 days a year in North Carolina, you get to see incredible sunsets.

Sunset Sequence at Tower at Queens Grant Topsail Island #2

    This time I made it to the tower before the sunset. The previous blog post explained I was a few minutes late and missed the sunset. However, I was not disappointed because the sky did create a spectacular light show even without a sunset. Well, as sure as the sun rises, it sets. So here is another beautiful sunset sequence from Topsail Island in beautiful Coastal Southern North Carolina.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47723248@N03/sets/72157623843198506/show/ 

Sunset at Old Watch Tower Topsail Island NC

      I rushed to beat the setting sun and actually gave up because I was too late, the sun was gone. I wasn't too bummed because there was this old military watch tower to photograph and still just enough light to get some interesting shadows. The tower was abandoned and had once been used by the military to observe the testing of some of the first jet airplanes. Much to my surprise, the sky decided to light up with color and put on a show for us to see. I hope you enjoy the serenity of the North Carolina Coast with this slideshow:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47723248@N03/sets/72157623677167029/show/

12 Videos of Japanese Cherry - Sakura - Trees

      Here is a collection of 12 videos of Cherry Trees in bloom from Japan. The Japanese name is Sakura.


http://www.muza-chan.net/japan/index.php/blog/sakura-videos

Here is a Flickr Slideshow of Japanese Cherry and Plum trees Blooming In North Carolina:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47723248@N03/sets/72157623732435560/show/

J. M. W. Turner Sunset in Southern North Carolina

Slideshow of Sunset Sequence
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47723248@N03/sets/72157623518419157/show/

Red Skys at Night Sailors Delight

Another Winter Sunset over the Inner Coastal Waterway In Southern North Carolina

http://www.flickr.com/photos/47723248@N03/sets/72157623557573694/show/

Sometimes You Just Want to Watch the Clouds Go By

Enjoy the colorful clouds

http://www.flickr.com/photos/47723248@N03/sets/72157623432695915/show/

Japanese Koi Pond

Japanese Koi Pond with huge koi and little baby Koi. It is a huge pond with a waterfall that created some surreal affects, with rippling water, blue skies, clouds and trees reflecting.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/47723248@N03/sets/72157623412154261/show/
Click at bottom right for full screen view - looks like 4 arrows pointed together

A Rare Snow at The Beach in Southern North Carolina

     Not often do we get snow at the Beach in North Carolina. I stayed up all night to enjoy watching it fall. It was like a blizzard.  We got 4-5 inches in a few hours. It doesn't stay long because the temperatures rarely stay below freezing.


Please enjoy the Snow at the Beach Slideshow.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47723248@N03/show/

Enjoy A Serene Beach Sunrise

Southern North Carolina Beach Sunrise Sequence

http://www.flickr.com/photos/47723248@N03/sets/72157623498717516/show/

Historic Wilmington North Carolina 2010 Tour of Homes

      I love Old Wilmington, North Carolina. It is a 19th Century Historic town, located in Southern North Carolina along the Cape Fear River. It is one of the few towns that Sherman did not destroy in his Civil War rampage of the South. After the Fort at Fort Fisher was taken. As the story goes, Sherman was so taken aback by the sheer hospitality of the people of Wilmington, he spared the charming town and left many of its' historic homes and buildings untouched by his tanks.  Today many of Wilmington's Historic Homes and buildings are kept standing by money raised by the Old Wilmington Preservation Society. Every year, The Society has a Historic Homes Tour to keep many homes from the wrecking ball. For this reason, I am writing about the tour and hope you will support the preservation of old homes and buildings not only in Wilmington but wherever you can.

      These old structures add beauty, charm and serenity. If you ever visit Old Historic Downtown Wilmington, NC, you will feel the serenity. Walk down the cobblestone road to the river docks at Market and Water Streets, take a walking tour, ride in a horse drawn carriage or take a 20 minute boat ride up the Cape Fear River. Be sure to eat at one of the great restaurants that look out over the Cape Fear River. Enjoy the Serenity.

Pictures of Homes that will be on this years' tour Saturday and Sunday April 10 - 11:
http://www.historicwilmington.org/Home_Tour10.asp

lets Go For A Walk and Look for Seashells

A Stroll along the beach... you never know what you might find.








Seashell Slideshow

http://www.flickr.com/photos/47723248@N03/sets/72157623358593331/show/

North Carolina Beach Sunset Sequence Over Boardwalks

Very Dramatic Beach Sunset Sequence

http://www.flickr.com/photos/47723248@N03/sets/72157623479252958/show/

Clark Little Photography

http://www.clarklittlephotography.com/gallery/

Clarks work is some of the most amazing Surf Wave Photography I have ever seen. It you want to feel beach Serenity and the magic that a wave creates, Please check out his photography. Tom