Roseleen Shanley / Day in Isolation - Heading Home

My day was drawing to a close. I was very aware of the sky, trees, rocks and grass behind me, the pebbles, sea, mountains and sky in front. I began to feel part of the landscape and took a photograph to symbolise this.

As I gazed out to sea, I saw my seal. He had returned. The tide was coming in and he was having great fun playing with the current. He lay on his back and glided through the water. It was as though the current was tickling his back. I watched and watched this seal repeat his gliding through the water. He made me laugh. I did not see otters today but I got my own solo performance from my seal. It was an amazing show. The seal finally disappeared. I listened as the tide came in and the water lapped on to the pebbles beside me.

I gathered up my things and returned the den to its natural state.

It was time to go. I felt quite emotional as I left the bay. I think I had just experienced one of the best days of my life. I felt great. Happy and contented.