I am really grateful to have this big lake in my back yard. It's not an ocean but it can make up for it! Based on the direction you shoot in and where exactly you shoot from you either see or don't see land across so the feeling of large is easy to get. The waves can't rival those of the Pacific on Kauai's north shore in winter but when it's windy the motion and power are very impressive. And when winter rolls in, it can freeze and create moonscapes, something one does not get with oceans other than the extremes!

Places like this have their challenges too though, as I have touched on in my blog. We can't just use them (and pollute them) until they're used up! We have to take steps to keep them beautiful for us and for generations to come. Let's hope this beach has many more beautiful sunsets coming that people can be there to witness!