Month: August 2015

Chesapeake Bay

Eastern Shore of Va. Chesapeake Bay. This body of water was formed by a meteorite awhile back and is soon to become a National Park. It plays a big role in the English settlement of the U.S. and is an eclectic combo of commerce and recreation. We arrived by boat at Sunset Beach to get …

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The next wave

Day 10: It’s here where the ocean guided me away from my sorrow. Imagining life as a wild discovery and it has become just that. Words are unnecessary, they have become to enormous to deliver, just as the waves that fall overhead. The beauty of the next wave is edging ever closer. This is @amber_hockeborne …

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Wildlife protection

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge NC allows for sea turtles and nesting birds to lay eggs with protection and areas are clearly marked. No driving on the wide beach here. A lone surfer sprints to catch a few summer waves and is zero threat to the environment. National Park regulations are often at odds with …

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Day 10

Day 10: The beauty of San Francisco is being steps from your door easily seeing the same people, almost everyday. By taking a moment to stop and connect with your neighbors, you can open the door to a beautiful story of love and life. I will continue to lead with open heart – here in …

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I can feel the Ocean

Day 9: Closing my eyes, I can feel the ocean – heavy rolling waves seem to crash in all directions. I take today with me, as I drift away into sleep. This is @amber_hockeborne and my love affair with San Francisco and Ocean Beach is ever growing.

Drifting

Day 9: This morning I went drifting along with the sublime heartbeat of the sea. A feeling that reminds me of you. I always hope to be near here – an ocean of pure love. This is @amber_hockeborne posting for #burndiary this morning from #oceanbeach in San Francisco.

New friends

Day 8: While traveling, whether it’s far from home or just a short drive away, I welcome meeting new friends by taking a chance and saying yes. I’m @amber_hockeborne sharing a piece of my world in San Francisco & all things good surrounding.

Ode to Rio

I’m at the beach. Just not this beach. However, Rio de Janeiro is on my mind. Always. I’ve pretty much finished shooting there for my upcoming book BeachGames. Yet I may do a photo workshop there again this winter. Shooting the same place over and over has its dangers. Artistically. Overkill? Or passion still on …

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Profile

Day 8: The wonder of soft morning light. Surf check shows little promise but in the end that’s not what matters. Getting here and more importantly, being here is what does. I’m @amber_hockeborne here in the beautiful Bolinas light.

On the road

Day 7: Get in your car and go. Reach for the sun.Take a day off and enjoy the life and people who unexpectedly show up and fuel your fire. I’m @amber_hockeborne and I just arrived in my beloved Bolinas, CA.