On a recent Sunday, we strolled down the beach, admiring the pounding surf and the range of color in the breaking waves. My camera hung around my neck and every so often I snapped pictures of the water, birds, shapes in the sand, or whatever caught my eye. Kurt and I chatted or walked silently for long stretches. We laughed as the shorebirds dashed in and out from the surf, their little legs pumping. I was deliciously content.
Other walkers dotted the beach, many with canine companions. I’m not a huge dog fan, but even I have to admit that nothing says happiness like the exuberance of a dog running at the beach. It is sheer joy in action!
As we walked by one group of three dog walkers, we exchanged casual hellos. A man in the group looked pointedly at my camera and then struck a dramatic pose, clearly inviting me to take his picture.
“Well, maybe if you had a bird on your head…” I laughed. He laughed, too, and we continued on past.
A few moments later, “Hey!” I heard a voice call. I turned back to see the wannabe-photographed man.
“Did you say a turd on my head?” he asked.
Then, leashed dog in hand, he positioned a telltale bulging green bag on top of his head and struck a pose.
What could I do?
Click.
Nix the comfort zone 
I’ve never seen such green in a crashing wave. Coffee table book quality. I hope we all don’t sh** on tonight like your dog walker, I am ever hopeful.
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Fingers and toes crossed.
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I like Dan’s reaction. That man really wanted you to take his picture. I prefer the birds. That’s just me.
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It was so surprising to me! Clearly some town is missing their class clown!
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Some people are hams, always wanting their pic taken. The green and blue in your waves are spectacular! I also agree with Dan! I love watching birds when I’m on a beach, too. I’m happy that you were “deliciously content.” We all need to do that as much as we can.
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Oh…you just gave me the perfect title for this post–Green Waves and Ham!!! Thanks!(I struggle with titles so much! I’m going to go change it right now!)
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Haha! Ruth, thereisnosuchthingasagodforsakentown.blogspot.com
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Stunning photo of the waves – so refreshing just to look at it and to read of such a spirited, fun encounter! The title is perfect.
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I love the joy in this post. And there’s something quite funny about the man who wants to be photographed – kind of like the joyous exuberance of the dogs on the beach.
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You’re right about the man! He was like a big old yellow lab! lol
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