#seashore walks

[periodicinspiration]

Beach Roses

Is there any other flower’s fragrance that evokes a stronger memory of pleasant, leisurely seashore walks on a warm summer afternoon in New England? Words and images by Michael J. Hall

[anghraine]

i just saw someone say that faramir is infuriating because he's self-aggrandizing in claiming that he won't act in any way that doesn't befit his status, and on one hand - i understand the root of it? he does have a courteous, almost formal style of talking. he does openly claim that he would not take this mysterious power (before he knew about the ring) if it was on the highway. he agrees to denethor's characterization that he wants to appear noble like a king of old.

but on the other hand i'm straining at the bit to defend my baby because - infuriating?? when he lives up to the words he is saying?? when the text shows over and over that he's loved by his people, that he genuinely tries to live by those standards (and seems to succeed) - him not killing even animals unnecessarily, him riding back for his men. even his proclaimed dream to see gondor's tree bloom and peace restored, is supported by him seemingly making that transition from steward to king as smooth as possible?

maybe it's because i instantly liked him so much. it just caught me so off guard because this particular criticism never ever crossed my mind. so funny how people will interpret the same thing differently. to some internet user out there, his words are self-aggrandizing. to me, his words are straightfoward and supported by actions - dreamboat central.

Hi, anon! I'm pretty much with you on this one. I've seen the occasional post like that, and I can understand finding his style grating (though I personally love it) or disliking the general baggage associated with Tolkien's handling of Númenóreanness (there's a considerable degree of classism and racism built in to the presentation of Elves and peredhil/Númenóreans in LOTR in particular, while later texts like "The Mariner's Wife" are relatively more nuanced).

But the idea that Faramir is essentially just performing the appearance of high virtue as a sort of imitation of Númenórean cultural values without actually possessing those values or the virtues of the best of them just seems a profound misinterpretation to me. He has flaws, but he's not a hypocrite and he does not fail to live up to his presentation of himself at any point.

He's exactly what he appears to be, a stern and intelligent young man out of step with the current trends of his culture, who still cares deeply about his people and their allies. He's potentially highly dangerous in the way of Denethor and Aragorn, and like them, his personality is hard and unbending when it comes down to it, but he's also gentler than either—the combination of his willingness to act on the threat he represents if necessary and ethically justifiable, with a deep compassion and sympathy for others (even animals), is distinct and really interesting.

I think there's a very important distinction between Faramir performing virtue and gentleness and putting on the persona of a great Númenórean lord in times of peace, and Faramir presenting himself as he truly is and then suiting actions to words, despite the fundamental antipathy between his temperamental inclinations and the circumstances he's been placed in.

[sunbeamsinapinecone]

Estuary | July 2024

[welcomemoscowwalks]

The Black Sea

[akihirokurata]

児島にて｜Kojima Kurashiki, Japan

https://www.instagram.com/kurataclicks

[starker-sorbet]

Married Tony and Peter taking a relaxing walk on the seashore by their Malibu house before having a romantic picnic

@fluffbruary 2024 day 3 : umbrella | seashore | mist

[clock-onyx]

Coral!

INFO (SHORT):

Name: Coral

Age: ~ 28

Pronouns: She/Her

Gender: Female

Orientation: Bisexual Ambiamorous

Height: 6'0" / 182 cm

Species: Siren (Resembles an axolotl)

Title: Natrual Inhabitant (Born in Taxlis, travelled across the planet before coming back)

Occupation: Singer (Rock, Pop etc)

Status: Alive

INFO (LONG):

SHES REAL!!!!! OH MY GOD FINALLY!!!

I wanted to go a little away from my god, demigods and such and showcase some redesigns of super old ocs!!!

This is YET another difficult redesign I kind of nailed for once, been tryna diversify my characters from the same repetitve traits and shes one of the recent ones!!! This one took a few good attempts (I still might change some stuff)

Shes got a banging girlfriend that I WILL post soon since her design is done aswell!

Coral's one of my oldest ocs, the FIRST one for my world, actually, I didnt have the heart to change much of her apperance so I didnt

Shes a singer that made a small group with two of her friends aswell as her girlfriend to entertain Taxlis with their music, all having diffrent tastes in it. However, theres a much more sinister motive to why they came to Taxlis out of all the cities to stay in and entertain the crowds

In the group, she's... quite the loud one, very extroverted and open about herself, has zero care of what others think about her (unless if its about the ones shes close to), making her the most popular out of all of them. Although, that can make her stubborn with stuff

Shes also the one who constantly attempts to have a goth or scene look but fails since there arent many options in Taxlis, BUT shes trying!!!!!!!!

FUN FACT!!!!!!! Sirens in Taxlis use large pieces of algae as a wig, since they cant grow hair, its a very common thing amongts then

I know for SOME the redesign might be weird or off, but I like it, I think it fits her a lot <|:333

AND ALSO!!! She has 4 external gills, I just kept two for a more experimental style

HERES A NO BG VERISON TOO!!!

OLD ART!!!

Im actually so shocked that I dont have more pictures of her wtf 😭😭😭

[beatrack92]

Tahitian woman

[mim70]

Istanbul, Türkiye.

[fatuismooches]

hello again, smooches ~

how are you doing today? i hope all has been okay at the very least <3

you did an absolutely incredible job in writing both a lesson in betrayal and a lesson in truth! thank you for providing a source of hydration for the next six days :)

i was reading a lesson in truth while taking a walk on the seashore, almost shedding a tear out in public was one thing i didn't expect to happen today, but i don't consider it to be unwelcome. for a fact i welcome it, since taking a walk on the seashore while reading it provided an idea or two to pop up in my brain.

remember to take time, stay hydrated and treat yourself to whatever you crave dear, be safe and i wish you a lovely day and many more to come <3

— signed, ayame.

HI AYAME!!! ❤️ I literally meant to send you an ask later when i had time because your reblogs literally blew my heart out omg- YOU'RE SO KIND i was giggling and kicking my feet fr. I don't know what else to say because THANK YOU ugh <333 And learning that you loved a lesson in sadness that much?? 😭😭 That was so kind ewbewjbw i always worry when writing angst if I'll be able to actually stir up emotions in the reader but you made me feel a lot better ily 🙏🙏🫶 I'm so glad you enjoyed the recent lesson too, but i didn't mean to make you cry nooooo 🥺❤️❤️ *hugs you*

I wish the same to you Ayame, i hope you take care of yourself too 🥹🥹💗 I do also hope you enjoy the next two lessons as much as well, im posting one tonight and another tomorrow, so the series will be wrapped up very soon! How i managed to write that quickly, idk, but i think the motivation you gave me for lesson 8 spiraled into a crazy writer's inspiration moment and it got done, ily ❤️🙏

[beebbopp]

clam

[richs-pics]

Good dog

[memorabilia-memoria]

Mouvement Biarritz, april 2021

[sunbeamsinapinecone]

Sea | July 2024

[welcomemoscowwalks]

Scarlet sails. The Black Sea coast

[moristyle]

A walk by the seashore.

Clouds glide above the waves.

海辺の散歩。

波の上を雲陰が滑る。