Every summer as I was growing up, my family would go on vacation to the central coast, about two hours north of Sydney. Much to our dismay, my dad would wake us up very early to go to the beach. His summer ritual was to spend ten minutes observing the waves, mapping out the ocean rip tides, and finally locating the perfect area of the beach to fish. Mum would sunbake and my brother would play in the sand. I would be mesmerized by the crashing waves, quite thunderous at this particular unpatrolled surf beach, in awe that water alone held so much power. My dad would always and too often remind me “don’t go in too far, because if a rip tide drags you out to sea, I am not a good enough swimmer to rescue you”. Those words, repeated to me too often, haunted me. My childhood was filled with the recurring nightmare about a Tsunami crashing over the land and sweeping everybody out to sea. After getting lost in the vast and never ending ocean, the dream would often reset, and the wave would come again, and again, and each time we desperately scrambled to outrun the water, but always unsuccessfully. Eventually, the panic would become too much, and I would wake up and exhale in relief that I was not drowning, and inhale realizing that I could breathe.
Laura Lecce's art and photography 
Very nice illustration to your story
love it !
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Thank you, I appreciate the kind words!
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Wonderful work Laura.! 🍁
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Thank you Francisco, I can always count on your lovely comments. I am very appreciative!
Have a wonderful week, I hope it is filled with more brightly colored photos.
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Thank you so much Laura.! Thank you again for your kind comnent..! Have a wonderful week too..! 🍁
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Lovely piece of art to complement your interesting writing!
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Many thanks for your lovely comment!
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You’re welcome, Laura.
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Lovely image, Laura, and your words brought back memories of Sundays at the beach with my mum and dad back in New Zealand – so, thank you. 🙂
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Thank you, I love that my post spoke to your memories also. I’m so happy you shared that with me!
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Awesome Art…
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Love this one Laura! I’m a water baby myself but have had some scary experiences with waves so understand your story.
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Many thanks Lindy! I’ve watched some pretty insane surfers on massive waves over rock beds and reefs, I was having mini heart attacks every time the waves broke! Give me a nice calm tropical beach any day. ☺️
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I like the dynamics created by the brushwork? splatter and calligraphy, which combine with their different textures.
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Thank you so much Graham. I especially love your pastel paintings, they’re so soft and the colors and light are beautiful!
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