Thoughts On Embarking

by Ebb Then Flood

‘Thoughts On Embarking’

In a post from yesterday, Embarking, I shared a wonderful quote from Alan Alda about the need to fully commit to journeys into new and strange things.

The man on the gang plank has his bag loaded as he heads for the boat.

He’s committed to the trip.

Alda is right – you can’t leave yourself safely on the shore when the unknown beckons.

Be bold! Have the nerve, Alda exhorts.

To give an example:

I don’t actually ever discuss the craft of blogging itself on Ebb Then Flood (plenty of people more expert than me do so) but embarking on this blogging journey just under two years ago is the sort of challenge that takes you with it once you actually have the gumption to start.

You can’t hold back, and you have to park that sense of self-doubt I suspect we all have, if you want to blog.

It’s certainly taken me to some strange places as I have, erm, pushed the boat out…

Similarly, I wish you boldness and new creative adventures.

– Andy L.

The Baths, Before Swimming Season VII

by Ebb Then Flood

Parnell Baths, Auckland NZ. (August 2020)

The final post in a series of photographs of Auckland’s iconic outdoor salt water pools.

Opening day for the summer season is a few weeks away but these shots capture the pools whilst closed.

Admittedly, there is something a little sad about the empty pools and surrounds but it’s an opportunity to concentrate on their shape, structure and colour (great shades of blue – my favourite colour!). And of features that are normally submerged by water.

I really enjoyed taking the time to fossick around the pools without the throngs of keen swimmers who will surely arrive when the pools are filled and the weather warms up.

And in that sense, the shots are not so much about the down time but the anticipation of what is to come. Bring on summer!

As always, thanks for dipping in!