Somers Beach - Late May 2009

When I first began writing names by the sea,

I would go to a beach 5 minutes up the road,

But I often found it had a lot of seaweed,

So that's why I always now write the names

at "Somers Beach".

The following photos were taken

in late May 2009

At 4 O'clock in the afternoon

In the short time I was there

The sun was setting very quickly.

This is the path leading down

Towards Somers Beach.

The Staircase down

On to the beach

The view from the

Top of the staircase

Looking towards the West

The locals don't always take notice of this sign!!

Looking West

The sun setting very quickly

In the West

I have also learnt its always best,

To write the names and take the photos,

Early in the morning,

Because that's when there is the best light.

The weather is not always on my side,

Especially if we have had recent storms,

As well as the ever changing tides.

I do really enjoy going to the beach,

In the early morning,

And many of the locals ask me what I'm doing,

As they take their morning walk along the beach,

To go to our little general store to get the newspaper.

After I have taken the photos of the names by the sea,

I always leave the names in the sand,

And let the waves take them out,

In to the ocean,

So they can all be together,

Looking after each other.

I also feel that if I was to rub the names out myself,

I would be totally disrespecting,

Our Precious Lost Loved One's,

As well as though of us that are left behind.

I feel its such a privilege and honour,

For me to be able to,

Remember those we miss so dearly.

"They will never be forgotten"

xxxx