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Posted: 16 Feb 2025


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I must go down to the seas again

I must go down to the seas again
SC134 - Post 16 February - Photographing in the style of your favorite artist.

My favourite artist is a poet called John Masefield. This poem, the second verse in particular, is called 'Sea Fever' inspires this photo.

I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by,
And the wheel's kick and the wind's song and the white sail's shaking,
And a grey mist on the sea's face, and a gray dawn breaking.

I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.

I must go down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life,
To the gull's way and the whale's way where the wind's like a whetted knife;
And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover
And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick's over.

There's always something interesting to find on the beach too. PiP

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Per, , Doug Shepherd, Günter Klaus and 34 other people have particularly liked this photo


34 comments - The latest ones
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
I really like this high contrast black and white seascape. You've captured the wave movement perfectly. Beautifully done Amelia!

I really like the poem as well..!!

Spike Milligan had his own version of this poem (although limited to just one verse thankfully):

I must go down to the sea again,
to the lonely sea and the sky;
I left my shoes and socks there,
I wonder if they're dry?

I hope you've had a good weekend.
6 weeks ago. Edited 6 weeks ago.
Xata club has replied to Keith Burton club
You and me can understand this poem so well due to our former professions!
6 weeks ago.
Amelia club has replied to Keith Burton club
Spike always makes me laugh. Do you remember the Goon Show?
6 weeks ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Xata club
I quite agree Isabel.
6 weeks ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Amelia club
I do.........it used to be one of my favourites!
6 weeks ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
Superbement partagée avec ce magnifique style artistique.
Bonne soirée dominicale paisible et reposante.
6 weeks ago.
 Loose_Grip/Pete
Loose_Grip/Pete club
Excellent black and white capture.
I like the poem too (as well as Keith's contribution...)
6 weeks ago.
 Luis Miguel
Luis Miguel club
Impresionante.
6 weeks ago.
 Xata
Xata club
I live on the seaside, sleep with the sea whispering, wake up with gulls…
Don’t navigate anylonger but sometimes I miss the endless infinite of the sea all around…
Love your bw and the poem.
6 weeks ago.
 Chris Bowness
Chris Bowness club
Lovely picture and poem. Thanks for sharing it.
6 weeks ago.
 Wierd Folkersma
Wierd Folkersma club
nicely done with the wave against a dark sky
6 weeks ago.
 Nick Weall
Nick Weall club
Wow ~ you have really made the most of this bright little wave ~ my Mother also liked this poem
6 weeks ago.
Amelia club has replied to Nick Weall club
When I'm away from the sea, I always look at this poem, Dear Nick. I have to get back to the coast as often as possible.
6 weeks ago.
 Nicole Merdrignac
Nicole Merdrignac club
Superbes photo et poème. Bonne soirée.
6 weeks ago.
 LutzP
LutzP club
fine B&W
6 weeks ago.
 Steve Bucknell
Steve Bucknell club
I must consult my black shelves of wormy books and read some Masefield.
It’s tricky trying to catch a good wave, but you’ve trapped one here, Amelia.
6 weeks ago.
Amelia club has replied to Steve Bucknell club
Masefield also wrote 'Cargoes' which we learnt to sing at school in about 1956 when I was 15. I still know all the words - especially 'quinquereme' ;-)))
6 weeks ago.
 J.Garcia
J.Garcia club
I like the poem but the photo is a beautiful visual complement, Amelia
6 weeks ago. Edited 6 weeks ago.
 Jean-Paul
Jean-Paul club
yes you should, because its great!
the poem is also great and I also want to hear the sea-gulls crying again
6 weeks ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Magnificent shot!
6 weeks ago.
 Gillian Everett
Gillian Everett club
Wonderful drama of the sea, and the perfect poem to go with it.
6 weeks ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
a wonderful image to go with this poem!
6 weeks ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
Wish you a serene week!!!!
6 weeks ago.
 Diana Australis
Diana Australis club
I love Sea Fever…and this elegant B&W shot, Amelia.
Enjoy your week!
6 weeks ago.
 TOZ
TOZ club
A super image Amelia.
Best TOZ
6 weeks ago.
 volker_hmbg
volker_hmbg club
Wonderful B&W, Amelia!
6 weeks ago.
 Patrick Brandy
Patrick Brandy club
Magnifique scène merci pour l'info agréable journée.
6 weeks ago.
 Andrew Trundlewagon
Andrew Trundlewagon club
Nice shot: I can almost smell the sea and hear the wave crashing on the beach.
6 weeks ago.
 Jean Pierre Marcello
Jean Pierre Marcello club
Préférer un poète et.matérialiser cette préférence lors d’un défi photo mérite beaucoup de respect. Excellent.
6 weeks ago.
 PhLB - Luc Boonen
PhLB - Luc Boonen club
Even poetry has reached our SC - artistic spectrum, thank you for that Amelia.
6 weeks ago.
 Marije Aguillo
Marije Aguillo club
Bonita toma en B&N.
6 weeks ago.
 Nora Caracci
Nora Caracci club
Non potrei vivere senza il mare vicino a me ...
molto bella !
6 weeks ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
A lovely poem to match this well timed and beautifully captured wave action Amelia,
I also like the sharp and well captured pip!
6 weeks ago.
 Günter Klaus
Günter Klaus club
Da zeigst du tolle Aufnahmen mit dieser großen Welle,die auf dich zukommt und auch diese Muschel ist eine Schönheit liebe Amelia :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,liebe Grüße Güni :))
5 weeks ago.

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