"Dreams of the Sea"

"Ah! what pleasant visions haunt me...
As i gaze upon the sea...
All the old romantic legends,
All my dreams, come back to me.

Sails of silk and ropes of sandal...
Such as gleam in ancient lore,
And the singing of the sailors,
And the answer from the shore.

Till my soul is full of longing...
For the secrets of the sea,
And the heart of the great ocean,
Sends a thrilling pulse through me.

H.W. Longfellow.

Met up today with... KarenC.. chrissypav.. & Marlytyz.. in the 'Metro Deco' cafe.. and had a most enjoyable couple of hours amidst rows of cakes and various antiques.. its allways a special thing to meet up with fellow blippies and to find new friendships. Afterwards i headed allong to the Marina for lunch.. then a bit too full of stomach..attempted to burn it off at pace allong the undercliffe walk to Rottingdean.. the light on the sea was fascinating as i took this shot.. & so gave it a tweak a-la the silver style prints of yesteryear.