White Horse Beach, Manomet, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

In my mind, there are some house building styles that scream out quintessential "New England,"  I think this would have to be one of them: gray cedar shake siding, white trim, a modest, practical size .......

.....and sometimes a touch of quirky - in this case it is the off-kilter power poles. Helps contribute to this beach community's easy, relaxed feel - either that or it looks like an earthquake aftermath.

Low tide offers a wide sandy beach.....

....and azaleas bloom in the afternoon spring sun on quiet lanes...

and this Canada goose is wondering if he can climb the steps up the pond bank to reach the tasty grass growing farther up the slope before the humans or cat chase him away -  the humans don't like him pooping everywhere and the cat just plain doesn't like him.

It is great to be alive in springtime.