Mermaids, sometimes also called sirens, are mythical creatures who supposedly live in the seas around the world. Their top half looks like a beautiful woman with long hair and from the waist down they have the body of a fish.
Sailors and fishermen have told stories of seeing mermaids for centuries; the first sightings were made in Assyria around 1000BC. The popular image of a mermaid is sitting on a rock, admiring her beauty in a mirror.
Some mermaids were benevolent creatures, granting wishes to sailors who helped them. But to many seafarers seeing a mermaid meant bad luck, an omen of a storm or shipwreck. There are also tales of the mermaids' enchanting song enticing sailors onto rocks where their ships were smashed to pieces.
A very well composed shot my dear Alison with excellent details in the lovely mermaid. She might be catching some rays but this is one Ray she didn't catch A wonderful peaceful setting with beautiful delicate pastel tones. Well done to you sweetie. A BIG HUUUUG and as always my very best wishes.........Ray
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A wonderful peaceful setting with beautiful delicate pastel tones. Well done to you sweetie. A BIG HUUUUG and as always my very best wishes.........Ray