"Like dragonflies they have filled the river"

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Buddhas and Beads

While on vacation this summer I discovered this little jem of an import shop as I wandered the streets of a nearby seaside resort town early one rainy morning. Every square inch of the small shop was filled with statues, beads, wall hangings, and exotic curios from the east. It looked like a movie set from an Indiana Jones adventure. Asking permission to shoot some photos I ended up staying an hour or so chatting with the laid back, very friendly clerk and marveling at all the amazing items imported from Asia.
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The Hesitant Storm

This storm seemed to be hesitating at the shoreline before continuing his journey out to sea. Dipping his toes in to test the waters if you will. Knowing full well that if the water is cold it will sap his pent up energy, he pushes forward, unable to slow his suicidal momentum.

Minutes after taking these I was blasted by 40 mph wind gusts mixed with stinging, exfoliating sand. Somehow I managed to throw my camera into it's water proof bag and then under my shirt for a mad dash back to shelter...

Is that a bearded profile I see?