Mastodawn

Seperated By Space & Time

Several years ago I randomly discovered these two images, one a photo from 1973, the other a painting from around 2009. I was struck by the similarity of the two men separated by space + time!

The photograph of the young man leaning against a houseboat was taken by UK Photographer lan McDonald in Middlesbrough.

The painting is by Martha's Vineyard resident Heather Neill. Titled The Bogcutter it is a portrait of the artist's son!

#ianmcdonald #heatherneill #ianmcdonaldphotography #heatherneillart #youngmen #photograph #painting #art #artist #photography #marthasvineyard #middlesbrough #thebogcutter #bogcutter #peinture #kunst #künstler #menofthesea #seamen #fotografia #modernart #artworld #lifebythesea #blackandwhitephotography #photographer #fotografie #portraits #portraiture #portrait #twins

Keri Madden Aug 22

Small town vibes & porch conversations ☕🌸 @s_dascalos and I stopped at this small café in Indiana on our way to the Indiana Dunes National Park for some breakfast.

#BeachCafeVibes #SeasideCharm #CoastalLiving #SmallTownVibes #BeachTownLife #CafeCulture #FrontPorchSittin #CharmingPlaces #CoastalCharm #HiddenGemCafe #LifeByTheSea #SeasideCafe #CoffeeWithAView #SlowLivingMovement #BeachsideMoments

Emanuele Dello Strologo Aug 5

📍 Bonassola, Liguria
✨ For those who love the sea, this place feels like paradise.

#Bonassola #DiscoverLiguria #LifeByTheSea #ItalianSeaside #ItalianLandscapes #TravelItaly #ItalianSummer #SlowTravel #SeaLovers #WanderWithWonder #photography

Maikel de Bakker Jul 29

Zoutelande Through My Lens — Stories in Stillness

Photography is often about more than light and focus — it’s about perspective, emotion, and timing. These four images, taken with my Canon 5D Mark III and Sigma 100–400mm lens, represent a quiet but powerful narrative from last Sunday in Zoutelande.

📸 Image 1: My wife walking away between the wave breakers, avoiding the deeper water where I stood. A moment of everyday humor and love — where practicality meets poetry in motion.

📸 Image 2: A young girl standing alone on a small, sandy island surrounded by water. She gazes out toward the ocean, her solitude and wonder mirroring our own curiosity about the world beyond.

📸 Image 3: Here, lines take over the story — the towering dunes on one side, the endless sea on the other, and a wooden walkway that leads the eye straight to the horizon. Composition meets contemplation.

📸 Image 4: A solitary blue beach cabin, perfectly framed by sand and dune. It stands quiet and grounded — a symbol of stillness amidst the natural elements.

Each photo is a reminder that beauty lies in how we see things — and sometimes, in the space between what is and what could be.

—

#zoutelande #landscapephotography #beachvibes #dutchcoast #canon5dmarkiii #sigma100400 #leadinglines #coastalphotography #zandduinen #zeelandnatuur #naturestory #visualnarrative #photographerslife #bluecabin #solitude #seascape #seadunes #compositionmatters #wavebreakers #dutchlandscape #naturalframe #oceanvibes #lifebythesea #dunesofholland #seasideview #perspectivephotography #sandpatterns #emotiveimagery #natureandpeople #climateandcoast #wanderlustphotography #natuurbeleving #femalefigure #everydaybeauty #photographyart #lensbasedmedia #beachperspective #wandelendvrouw #kustzicht #zoutelandemoment #maikeldebakker

Maikel de Bakker Jul 29

Where the Dunes Meet the Sea — Zoutelande’s Living Landscape

Last Sunday, as I stood atop the dunes of Zoutelande, I took in a breathtaking view. Below me, the coastline buzzed with life: grandparents at the water’s edge with their grandchild, a small sailboat drifting peacefully across the sea, and beside me in the dune grass, a woman absorbed in her book — both of us quietly observing the world below.

These dunes are more than just scenic vantage points. In the Netherlands, they are vital to our survival. Formed over centuries by wind and tide, dunes serve as natural coastal defenses, protecting our low-lying country from storm surges and sea-level rise. Their height, structure, and vegetation act as buffers against the power of the North Sea.

They are also vibrant ecosystems. From hardy dune grasses to rare species like sea holly and sand lizards, dunes are full of life adapted to shifting sands and salty air. Their fragile balance reminds us of how deeply interconnected we are with nature.

So the next time you find yourself on a dune, take a moment. Look out, breathe in, and appreciate this living landscape — a place of peace, protection, and resilience.

—

#zoutelande #dunes #duinen #nederlandnatuur #coastaldefense #beachlife #dutchcoast #landscapelovers #coastalecosystems #naturephotography #canon5dmarkiii #ecology #sustainablecoast #sigma100400 #natuurfotografie #coastallandscape #waddenzee #wildnetherlands #erosioncontrol #dunehabitat #dunegrass #protectnature #duneecology #zeeland #zandduinen #lifebythesea #natureinspiration #climateresilience #maikeldebakker #landschapvanzee

Kohane-san Aug 24, 2024

"Old Quay"

#oldquay #quay #quayside #docks #lowtide #bluesky #opensky #sunny #sunnyday #bright #blue #electricblue #summerclouds #whiteclouds #nuvolabianca #sea #sealife #seaside #atlanticocean #bythesea #boats #parked #harboured #waiting #sleepy #tides #colourful #summer #summervibes #marina #maritime #marine #lifebythesea #photo #photography #photooftheday

John McNicholas Jan 25, 2024

Tubbo - Life by the Sea - Ukulele Lesson & Tutorial

#tubbo #lifebythesea #johnmcnicholas #guitar #guitarist #lessons #guitarlesson #guitarlessons

Watch the full video - https://youtu.be/SPXcvnDPVNs

Tubbo - Life by the Sea - Ukulele Lesson & Tutorial

YouTube

Sim Barr Aug 2, 2023

I came across these two images, one a photo, the other a painting, and I was struck by the similarity of the two men separated by space and time! The photograph of the young man leaning against a houseboat was taken by UK Photographer Ian McDonald in Middlesbrough in 1973. The painting by current Martha’s Vineyard resident Heather Neill, titled The Bogcutter is a portrait of the artist’s son!

#ianmcdonald #heatherneill #ianmcdonaldphotography #heatherneillart #youngmen #photograph #painting #art #artist #photography #marthasvineyard #middlesbrough #thebogcutter #bogcutter #peinture #kunst #künstler #menofthesea #seamen #fotografia #modernart #artworld #lifebythesea #oilpainting #huile #oleo #Ölmalerei #artists #painter #worldofart

Sim Barr Jan 11, 2023

I recently came across these two images + I was struck by the similarity of these 2 men separated by space + time! The photograph of the young man leaning against a houseboat was taken by #UKPhotographer Ian McDonald in Middlesbrough in 1973. The painting by current Martha’s Vineyard resident Heather Neill, titled The Bogcutter is a #portrait of the artist’s son!