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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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33 comments

Keith Burton said:

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 days ago

Xata replied to Keith Burton:

You and me can understand this poem so well due to our former professions!
5 days ago

Amelia replied to Keith Burton:

Spike always makes me laugh. Do you remember the Goon Show?
5 days ago

Malik Raoulda said:

Superbement partagée avec ce magnifique style artistique.
Bonne soirée dominicale paisible et reposante.
6 days ago ( translate )

Loose_Grip/Pete said:

Excellent black and white capture.
I like the poem too (as well as Keith's contribution...)
6 days ago

Luis Miguel said:

Impresionante.
6 days ago ( translate )

Xata said:

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.
5 days ago

Chris Bowness said:

Lovely picture and poem. Thanks for sharing it.
5 days ago

Wierd Folkersma said:

nicely done with the wave against a dark sky
5 days ago

Nick Weall said:

Wow ~ you have really made the most of this bright little wave ~ my Mother also liked this poem
5 days ago

Nicole Merdrignac said:

Superbes photo et poème. Bonne soirée.
5 days ago ( translate )

LutzP said:

fine B&W
5 days ago ( translate )

Steve Bucknell said:

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.
5 days ago

J.Garcia said:

I like the poem but the photo is a beautiful visual complement, Amelia
5 days ago

Jean-Paul said:

yes you should, because its great!
the poem is also great and I also want to hear the sea-gulls crying again
5 days ago