It’s always amazing to experience the transition from the rough turns of the Himalayas to the never-ending waves of the vast Indian Ocean. A very beautiful experience, indeed. And the realization that, this whole world is so so big and yet what remains with us is the world which we all have created in our minds, is spell-bounding. Yet again, I come to realize of our Existential Aloneness.
”Always keep your mind as bright and clear as the vast sky, the great ocean, and the highest peak, empty of all thoughts. Always keep your body filled with light and heat. Fill yourself with the power of wisdom and enlightenment.”
~ Morihei Ueshiba
. . . Observing the Waves . . .
. . . Approaching the Waves . . .
. . . Touching the waves . . .
. . . Just After the Sunset . . .
. . . The Church Lights and The Twilight Sky . . .
“A mountain is composed of tiny grains of earth. The ocean is made up of tiny drops of water. Even so, life is but an endless series of little details, actions, speeches, and thoughts. And the consequences whether good or bad of even the least of them are far-reaching.”
~ Sivananda
Have a happy weekend everyone! 
P.S.
Date of photography – 01.09.2011
Location – Elliot’s Beach, Chennai, TN, India. (Around 2,710 kilometers from where I live right now.)
You photos are very good and I loved the words you put in your post. They are so true.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
I really appreciate your kind words. Thank you so much, Francine.
Fantastic this idea of transition…. definitly both have their beauty and different characteristics, but it’s not easy to decide which one is better
Great photos and great landscapes
That’s true.
Thank you so much, Filipe!
I love how you pair images and words Nandini, always thought provoking and beautiful.
I’m so glad to know that. Thank you so much, Karen!
Some spectacular clicks, Nandini!! My favourite is ‘touching the waves’. As you know, I love the ocean.
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Thank you for sharing.
Yes I know, and your beaches are spectacular and amazing.
Thank you so much, Chris!
Such a pretty post my friend. Margie
Thank you so much, Margie.
Beautiful words from you and from your quotes to accompany your lovely photos. How I miss the ocean shores! Thanks for bringing them to me. I can bring you snow covered streets today.
I would love them.
Thank you so much, Martina!
What a great post… wisely weaved… I loved these quotes… how beautiful. And now, dear Nandini, you fill my humble world even with your amazing photographs like filling my soul with the power of wisdom and enlightenment. Thank you so much. You are living in such a beautiful place in the world, between Himalayas and Indian Ocean… Everytime I love much more… Blessing and Happiness, with my love, nia
I’m glad that I can share these moments with you. Thank you so much, Nia. I truly appreciate your kind words.
ahhh
i just knew it was chennai 
you know I studied mtech(around 2 sems) in Doon… it’s approx 3800kms from here… =)
3800?! Where are you living right now? Kerala?
yeap!!! somewhat near to the southern tip of India =)
That’s quite the edge. Great!
You have illustrated this beautifully! Have a lovely weekend yourself.
Thank you so much, Jennifer. Good wishes to you too.
Nice pictures, I sure love to see liquid water at this time of the year. Thank you for showing it.
My pleasure!
Thank you so much, Francis.
Lovely words and beautiful sweep of the coastline. I love photos of waves rolling in.
Thank you so much, Victoria!
Thankssss a lot for these jerr. I miss chennai !!!
You are most welcome, tom!!
Beautiful photos Nandini! You live in a lovely place. Thank you for sharing. I love those ocean images you know
I just visited this place twice. I don’t live there. But it was a lovely experience, and I’m glad I could share it here. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Wow. You have it all, the mountains AND the ocean! I love #1 and #3 best. But all are great!
I was very very happy that I could visit the beach when I did for the first time. It was back in 2009 around June. Although after that I experienced it once again which you can see in this post.
It would be great to live where we can get both of them, won’t it be?
Thank you so much, Linda!
Great words that goes together with the images.
Thank you so much for your comment.
Your words and pictures bring peace to my mind. There is something very special about the ocean and particularly where it meets land. I have never touched the Indian Ocean, but hope one day to do so. Your photographs are just beautiful, and my favourite is no doubt the third from the top “Just after sunset”.
I feel great to know this, really. I hope that one day for you comes soon. Thank you so much for your kind words, Otto.
Thanks for bringing a little sunshine to the world with your creativity. I’m nominating you for the Sunshine Award: http://warriorpoetwisdom.com/2012/02/27/sunshine-award/
Peace & grace,
~Miro
Another award from you! I’m on the ninth cloud
Thank you so much, Miro. I truly appreciate this. THANK YOU THANK YOU! 
Living no where near water, my heart just jumps a bit seeing such scenes again. Thank you, Nandini
My pleasure, Katie.
Thank you so much, for your comment.
I love indian ocean …this photo meke me feel there
Glad it does… Thank you so much
It reminds me of Goa. What a lovely place that is……
Yeah it must be..
I like the sequence: observing, approaching, and then touching.
Glad you do. Thank you very much!
These beaches always attract me.
Wonderful post