Picture Perfect: 22 Ocean Views to Dive Into
Embrace the power of sea views to calm, inspire and invigorate you with this incredible coastal collection
Melissa Cowan
25 November 2016
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This photo series is designed to provide you with a coffee-break escape. Take five minutes for yourself and dive into our showreel of beautiful spaces around the world.
There’s something about a view of the ocean that instantly shifts the mood when you’re tired, stressed out or overwhelmed by the busyness of life. Looking out to sea makes you feel connected to something bigger, and the sound of lapping waves reminds you to try and stay present. No ocean view is the same, and each one changes several times a day as the tide comes in and out and the light changes the colour of the water. Which view do you think is most idyllic? Tell us in the Comments section.
There’s something about a view of the ocean that instantly shifts the mood when you’re tired, stressed out or overwhelmed by the busyness of life. Looking out to sea makes you feel connected to something bigger, and the sound of lapping waves reminds you to try and stay present. No ocean view is the same, and each one changes several times a day as the tide comes in and out and the light changes the colour of the water. Which view do you think is most idyllic? Tell us in the Comments section.
1. Roll off the daybed and into the pool. Palm Beach, NSW
2. Wake up to your own ocean oasis. Wye River, Victoria
3. Soak up the view from a tub. Clovelly, NSW
4. Chat into the wee hours outside. Wye River, Victoria
5. Gaze into the distance from an infinity pool. Hamilton Island, Queensland
6. Enjoy a loo with a view. Coogee, NSW
7. Admire the view from still waters. Mona Vale, NSW
8. Cook up a storm while looking at those baby blues. Castaways Beach, Queensland
9. Lap up the waves while swimming. Sunrise Beach, Queensland
10. Appreciate panoramic views from bed. Orange Country, USA
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11. Sit on the edge of the world. Turks and Caicos Islands, North America
12. Ponder the horizon while you bathe. Miami, USA
13. Lounge around near the beach. Los Angeles, USA
14. Pick a prime spot for sightseeing. Rakino Island, New Zealand
15. Make every day feel like a holiday. Hawaii, USA
16. Treat your friends to the serenity outside. Orange County, USA
17. Laze about without a care in the world. California, USA
18. Watch the sun sparkle on the sea. Florida, USA
19. Wash your hands clean of your troubles. Davis Bay, Canada
20. Stop for a minute to reflect. Dominican Republic, Carribean
21. Relax and let the stress melt away. Little Harbour, Carribean
22. Combine ocean views with a warm fire. California, USA
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The Hamilton Island pool is my number one followed by the Caribbean bath-with-a view, however I admire the cleverness of the Clovelly bathroom and the way the view has been wrapped around by the use of mirrors.
Lucky, lucky, LUCKY homeowners. I'd take the salt spray and winds happily Olldroo. And yes, working hard MIGHT help you afford these views, but there is also big dose of privilege and luck. Lots of us work hard but will NEVER see the ocean from our homes. Ah well, we can dream...
They sold the block behind us with water views - it looks int six swimming pools.