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'red' Sea - Language of Water Contest

Sea
Sanguine
Surprises
Australians.
A rare phenomena caused by algae


(This actually happened on Bondi Beach in 2012 when the water turned scarlet)
Contest: language of water
Sponsor: Nette Onclaud
Jan Allison
Tasman sea – Australia
7th December 2015

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Skat A

December 14, 2015 at 9:39 PM

JAN, CONGRATULATIONS, on your win. **SKAT**

Jan Allison

December 15, 2015 at 1:09 AM

Thanks so much Skat:-) hugs Jan xx

CayCay Godwin

December 11, 2015 at 8:42 AM

Congratulations! CayCay

Jan Allison

December 11, 2015 at 8:56 AM

Thanks my friend:-) hugs Jan xx

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores

December 11, 2015 at 8:13 AM

Congratulations Jan.

Jan Allison

December 11, 2015 at 8:55 AM

Thanks Nayda:-) hugs Jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

December 10, 2015 at 10:58 PM

Congrats on wonderful write n win Jan! A unique take.. informative too.

Jan Allison

December 11, 2015 at 1:06 AM

Thanks DR Sharma:-) hugs Jan xx

David Mohn

December 10, 2015 at 8:11 PM

how interesting...and a little creepy...congrats Jan

Jan Allison

December 11, 2015 at 1:05 AM

Thanks David:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus

December 10, 2015 at 11:06 AM

I hate coming back to visit empty handed, Jan...so I brought you Congratulations!:)!:) Hugs // paul

Jan Allison

December 10, 2015 at 11:15 AM

Thank you Paul:-) hugs jan xx

James Inman

December 10, 2015 at 8:11 AM

Curious phenomenon isn't it? Nice, Jan.

Jan Allison

December 10, 2015 at 9:48 AM

Very - would be fascinating to have seen it:-) hugs Jan xx

Michael Tor

December 10, 2015 at 6:20 AM

Great info to share and congratulations on your win!

Jan Allison

December 10, 2015 at 6:51 AM

Thanks Michael:-) hugs jan xx

Nette Onclaud

December 10, 2015 at 4:25 AM

a different take on the theme, jan... nice!..sweet congrats and thanks for supporting my contest..huggs

Jan Allison

December 10, 2015 at 6:51 AM

Thanks Nette:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

December 9, 2015 at 8:48 PM

this is a very interesting way to do the contest, Jan. And I did not know about this.

Jan Allison

December 10, 2015 at 2:06 AM

Not sure if it's what Nette is after - you know me for thinking outside the box lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Charlotte Puddifoot

December 9, 2015 at 5:51 AM

i heard of this, it must've been a spectacular sight...good tetractys here with effective alliteration, i would think a strong contender - good luck in the contest :)

Jan Allison

December 9, 2015 at 6:18 AM

Thanks Charlotte I always appreciate your feedback:-) hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

December 8, 2015 at 6:30 PM

Have you ever read The Yellow River written by I.P. Nightly? I was not aware of the natural phenomenon that turned the water scarlet. Great poem as it also teaches as well as entertains.

Jan Allison

December 9, 2015 at 1:20 AM

ha ha ha that is hilarious :-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

December 8, 2015 at 4:40 PM

A lovely tetractys that at first had me think of the more renowned Red Sea. Attracted by the alliterative 's'. gl in contest. Hugs // paul

Jan Allison

December 8, 2015 at 4:47 PM

Thanks Paul I'm not sure if it is what Nette is after but i have to go with my muse:-) hugs jan xx

Maurice Rigoler

December 8, 2015 at 4:12 PM

This happens here also. I saw it only once when I was in my teens. A favorite clamming area had to be closed off. I am split in my sentiments for the queen of England, though I lean more to her dedication more than anything. Hope my British Soupers do not take offense. Thanks for the stop by, and success in the contest. / M

Jan Allison

December 8, 2015 at 4:13 PM

Oh how fascinating you observed this Maurice - as for our Queen long may she reign:-) hugs jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

December 8, 2015 at 12:54 PM

Your entry will come in at the top I predict Jan. It is superb! I watched how this happens on a documentry.#7

Jan Allison

December 8, 2015 at 1:16 PM

Oh Connie that must have been fascinating - I read an article about it and this poem appeared as if by magic:-) hugs jan xx

James Fraser

December 8, 2015 at 12:27 PM

So love the phenomenon moments on this wonderful planet. You've captured this one splendidly Jan. Good luck in the contest ~~ hugs//James ~~ xx

Jan Allison

December 8, 2015 at 1:15 PM

Thanks James for your friendship and continued support:-) hugs jan xx

David Meade

December 8, 2015 at 8:49 AM

Creation and your poems never ceases to amaze me -- well done dear Jan!

Jan Allison

December 8, 2015 at 1:14 PM

Aww thanks David I am not sure what Nette will make of my 'take on the theme' but i go with the flow of my pen:-) hugs jan xx

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

December 8, 2015 at 5:58 AM

I wonder what happened to the creatures of the sea.. nice one Jan.. =`) hugs! ~Olive ELoisa

Jan Allison

December 8, 2015 at 7:49 AM

I have no idea how they cleared this algae - must have been fascinating to see the sea bright red! :-) hugs Jan xx

John Lawless

December 7, 2015 at 7:32 PM

...I told the angels painting the sunset to be careful not to spill any......I read about this and the pictures you posted make the poem come alive.

Jan Allison

December 8, 2015 at 1:13 AM

Thanks John - not sure if its what Nette is after but it makes an interesting poem:-) hugs jan xx

John Hamilton

December 7, 2015 at 4:36 PM

Very nice Jan! How unusual! Should do well in contest.

Jan Allison

December 7, 2015 at 4:40 PM

I'm not sure if it's what Nette is after but I have to go with the flow of my pen:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight

December 7, 2015 at 4:13 PM

Very nice, Jan and such an unusual circumstance to image with your Tetractys. All the best for the contest. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison

December 7, 2015 at 4:22 PM

I'm not sure if it's what Nette is after but I have to go with my muse - :-) hugs jan xx

Tim Smith

December 7, 2015 at 3:53 PM

Looks like blood...no swimming for me

Jan Allison

December 7, 2015 at 3:55 PM

It must have been a spectacular sight Tim! Hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso

December 7, 2015 at 1:36 PM

Creative poem and interesting story!

Jan Allison

December 7, 2015 at 1:42 PM

Thanks Arthur - have gone out on a limb here for the contest - sometimes it pays off other times not but there are always the screwed contests for my growing collection of N/A's lol:-) hugs Jan x

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