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Zwolle, Agnietenplas
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Kerfissien
À la frontière de Plouescat et Cléder, le poste de douane...

Carvoeiro
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Cefn Sidan BeachCefn Sidan was the first beach in Wales to achieve the coveted blue flag award and boasts over 8 miles of sandy beach,Pembrey Sands, South Wales, UK

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Cefn Sidan BeachCefn Sidan was the first beach in Wales to achieve the coveted blue flag award and boasts over 8 miles of sandy beach,Pembrey Sands, South Wales, UK

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Cefn Sidan BeachCefn Sidan was the first beach in Wales to achieve the coveted blue flag award and boasts over 8 miles of sandy beach,Pembrey Sands, South Wales, UK

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Cefn Sidan BeachCefn Sidan was the first beach in Wales to achieve the coveted blue flag award and boasts over 8 miles of sandy beach,Pembrey Sands, South Wales, UK

Beach at Rincon de la Victoria
Rincon de la Victoria

Sailing Past the Ammonia Works
Paraje natural del Guadalhorce, Guadalmar

Los visos cercanos del atardecer. Junio de 2017/ The near glimmers of sunset. June, 2017
6 28 de Junio (80) Atardecer en Cocles

De pronto, las distancias a recorrer en el regreso se hacen cortas. Julio de 2017/ Suddenly, the distances to travel on the trip back seem short. July 2017
7 1 de Julio Canon (57) La distancia por recorrer de nuevo

Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), U.S. (2025)
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ancient ruins
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ruins
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on the rocks
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the narrows
walking on the rocks between Kefalos and Oaraduse beach

Praia das Tartarugas em Trancoso
Trancoso - Bahia - Brasil

Last Hurrah!
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The storm is coming
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Sao Juliao Beach, Sintra, Portugal
Praia de São Julião is a beautiful Long Beach located in Ericeira. This surf spot is considered as the swell magnet of the area, but it’s fairly exposed to the wind and can't handle much swell. The break works with all tides and there is always one sandbar with some good waves.

Life on the edge
Crumbling coast south of Hemsby. Various ad hoc measures to protect the cliffs and the dwellings above have been taken, rocks, stone-filled gabions, giant concrete lego bricks etc but to little effect

Hora Sfakion, Chania Region
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Costaérès dans le couchant
Le château de Costaérès est situé sur l'île de Costaérès dans le territoire de la commune française de Trégastel, dans les Côtes-d'Armor, en Bretagne.
Ce château a pris le nom de l'îlot d'un hectare sur lequel il a été construit : Costaérès qui vient de coz-seherez (kozh-sec'herezh en breton moderne) qui signifie en breton « vieille sècherie ». C'est là, en effet, que les marins faisaient sécher les poissons au soleil.fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_de_Costa%C3%A9r%C3%A8s

Húsavík
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Húsavík
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Húsavík
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Peniscola 05
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Armação de Pêra
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Armação de Pêra
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Armação de Pêra
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Armação de Pêra
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Korn Restaurant - Koh Samed - Thailand
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where in the world 524, stranded on 90 mile beach, NZ
90 mile beach NZ, note you can drive on this ....for ever....
want to see more images or read the blog?
www.holiday2007-8.co.uk/northislandnz🚙 Driving on Ninety Mile Beach (New Zealand) is a bucket-list experience—but it’s not without its risks. Here’s everything you need to know before hitting the sand:️ Is It Legal?
- Yes, Ninety Mile Beach is officially a public highway, but only for private vehicles—not rentals unless explicitly permitted.
- Speed limits apply: 30–60 km/h depending on the area.
- It’s best tackled with a 4WD vehicle—soft sand and stream crossings make it risky for sedans or 2WDs.🌊 Timing Is Everything
- Low tide is the safest time to drive. Aim for a window of 2 hours before and after low tide.
- - Driving at high tide can be disastrous—waves have claimed vehicles that got stuck too close to the waterline.⚠️ Common Dangers
- Soft sand near the top of the beach or dunes can trap vehicles quickly.
- Te Paki Stream, the northern exit, is notorious for bogging down cars—especially after rain.
- Saltwater damage is real: wash your vehicle thoroughly afterward to avoid corrosion.
- Wildlife and dunes are protected—driving over them can damage ecosystems and lead to fines.Safety Tips
- Stick to the hard-packed sand between the high tide mark and the waterline.
- Scout your entry and exit ramps—some are only passable with local knowledge.
- Let someone know your route and ETA in case you need help.
- Carry recovery gear: tow ropes, traction mats, and a shovel.
- Watch for hazards like driftwood, hidden dips, and stream crossings.️ Alternatives
- If you're unsure, consider a guided bus tour—they’re designed for the terrain and include stops at Cape Reinga and sandboarding at Te Paki dunes.We have been to those dunes a couple of times BUT never driven on 90 mile beach we did get stuck elsewhere in NZ and had to be rescued, never again, scary!!!!see more in my doubles album, the same images in both COLOUR & B&W / Monochrome
www.flickr.com/photos/keefhwebdesigns/albums/721777203247...

Red Dawn
This image was taken shortly after picking my passion up again after getting a new camera back in 2018. It was my first trip to Wembury Beach and what a sunrise.

Sable, eau et nuages // Sand, water and clouds
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L'or du Théven
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Playa de la Misericordia
Paraje natural del Guadalhorce, Guadalmar

welcome home
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the other side
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Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Vrångö, Gothenburg Archipelago, Sweden
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FLAMINGO-comum-----(Phoenicopterus roseus)---Greater Flamingo
Walvis Bay
Namíbia
2007

FLAMINGO-comum-----(Phoenicopterus roseus)-Greater Flamingo
Walvis Bay
Namíbia
2007

The beach in Southeast Alaska
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Dawes Glacier, Alaska
This picture can not impress the conscience of the size, and stature as being in its presence.

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Plage de Saint-Nazaire
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lady on the rocks
She is super excited to be on these rocks in Greece

sailboat on the sea
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pier reflection
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Meneham, Kerlouan
Implanté sur la commune de Kerlouan, le site de Meneham se situe au cœur du Pays Pagan qui s’étire de Goulven jusqu’à Plouguerneau. Riche de 300 ans d'Histoire, le site de Meneham regorge d'histoire(s) grandeur nature !
www.meneham.bzh/

Anna Maria Sunset
A beautiful and serene sunset over Anna Maria Island, Florida.

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Rincón de la Victoria_1074
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FLAMINGO-comum-----(Phoenicopterus roseus)---Greater Flamingo
Walvis Bay
Namíbia
2007

Winter's Sunrise 2
Yesterday I decided to get up early to catch the first train to Paignton, leaving home at 4am to get the first light. Oddly this is only my second time to Paignton for sunrise and another Epic sunrise, chasing what little battery I had left I grabbed this shot.

Paddle Boarding Practice
Paraje natural del Guadalhorce, Guadalmar

Lake Michigan
Sand Dunes - Ludington, MI - July 20265

Sesimbra
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Sesimbra
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Hammonasset early June
Warm but before the crowds of summer descend. The park had to close (again) on July 4th weekend due to crowds - people were parking 2 miles away and walking there. Not me!
See my other Hammonasset Beach State Park images at flic.kr/s/aHsjY628F6

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SA7M3-DSC09728 - 21. Juni 2025
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NZ6II-DSC_4163 - 21. Juni 2025
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Grey Day
Portpatrick, Dumfries & Galloway
(July 2025)

Luce Bay
Sandhead, Dumfries & Galloway
(July 2025)

Skiffie Worlds
Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway
(July 2025)

Kite surfer
Board on the plane, sail lit by the sun yet under a heavy sky.

Porsmeur, Plouescat
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NZ6II-DSC_4315 - 26. Juni 2025
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Muri Lagoon, Rarotonga, Cook Islands (2025)
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Manu'a Islands, American Samoa, U.S. (2019)
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Hidden Islands
Onr of the little white sand beaches at Traigh with the isles of Eigg and Rùm in the background.

storm
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Hammonasset early June
Warm but before the crowds of summer descend. The park had to close (again) on July 4th weekend due to crowds - people were parking 2 miles away and walking there. Not me!
See my other Hammonasset Beach State Park images at flic.kr/s/aHsjY628F6

Traigh Beach
One of the sandy beaches near Traigh with the Isle of Eigg in the distance

O'Side Tower Six Sunrise 6D 8X15mm
SoCal Sunrise North Oceanside Neptune Beach Life Guard Tower Six
A Wonderful Part Of Life, Is
Sharing Things You Love
With People, Like Beautiful
Photographic Moments,
That Lift Ones Spirits
The Moments To See The Beauty
Of Life, Every Picture Tells
A Story.

Low Tide - Thames Estuary
Olympus AF10 / Ilford HP5Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, UK

Sunset gathering on the beach with friends enjoying the evening at a tropical shoreline. ChristChurch Boardwalk, Barbados, West Indies
ChristChurch Boardwalk, Barbados - January 2025: Friends relax on a sandy beach watching a vibrant sunset. Waves gently lap the shore as silhouettes enjoy the tranquil evening atmosphere and ocean views.

Coastal view in inland Barbados with palm trees and waves under a clear sky, Barbados, West Indies
Barbados - January 2025: Serene coastal landscape inland of Barbados features swaying palm trees and gentle ocean waves. The bright sky creates a picturesque atmosphere ideal for relaxation and exploration.

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Saint-Gabriel, Québec - juin 2025.

Our wedding day.
Went to our favourite Llandanwg beach marina and we changed footwear to walk on the sand to our crocs, we threw heart's shaped confetti 🎊 to the air and we used a tripod to capture the moment on our wedding day using the selt timer mode on the Nikon coolpix P1100 camera.

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Jeep at the Beach
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Juno Beach Pier
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La cale, Le Relecq-Kerhuon
fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pont_de_l%27Iroise
fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pont_Albert-Louppe

Cruise ships in Skagway Alaska
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Enseada de Botafogo no Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro - BrasilDrone DJI - Mini 4 Pro - El. 250m

Fort Cronkhite Beach 2 (06-25)
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let's go!
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Silver Sands Panorama
A panoramic shot of a white sandy beach at Traigh with the Isle of Rùm in the background.

Pantai Kondang Merak
Kondang Merak Beach ~ South Beaches of Malang East JavaDesa Sumberbening,
Kecamatan Bantur,
Kabupaten Malang,
Provinsi Jawa Timur.
Indonesia

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA!!!
Happy 4th from Hyannis, Mass....

Coastal strip | Blue hour
San Javier after sunset & La Manga

Vue sur Royan et la Côte de Beauté, dunes des Arros, Soulac-sur-Mer, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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Embouchure de la Gironde, dunes des Arros, Soulac-sur-Mer, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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Batiscan, Québec - juin 2025.