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So this is Shelly, my pet starfish who insists on accompanying me on trips to the beach. Being spring I thought she might enjoy a trip to Majenta Beach this week. I nearly lost her. A wave washed up higher than expected & it became a choice between my beloved Oly camera or her. I thought I'd lost her, but the next wave washed her back to me. And let's not mention the piece of lost arm, except to say lucky they can regenerate.
Starfish are remarkable creatures, and I don't want to bore you (but I will anyway ;) ....
Starfish are also known as asteroids due to being in the class Asteroidea. How cool is that! About 1,900 species of starfish occur on the seabed in all the world's oceans, from warm, tropical zones to frigid, polar regions. They are found from the intertidal zone down to abyssal depths, at 6,000m below the surface. They are opportunistic feeders and are predators.
Aberystwyth is a small sea-side resort in the county of Ceredigion on the west coast of Wales.
Although a thriving sea-side town in the summer, the historic town of Aberystwyth is better known as a university town and the centre of learning for Wales, as it is also home to the National Library of Wales and boasts the largest Arts Centre in Wales.
getting into trouble because the clouds drew you to the lake instead of going home for tea - just before sunset at Tuggerah Lake tonight
Drumbeg is reached via on the remarkably beautiful Assynt coastal road, the B869. This single track road provides a scenic link between Lochinver and Kylesku, and takes in some of Scotland's best scenery.
The village itself itself lies on the north facing coast of Assynt, looking out across Eddrachillis Bay to Handa Island and mainland Sutherland. A viewpoint with a car park has been constructed at the west end of village and from here you can take in the magnificent seascapes to the north.
Does anyone else have thousands of photos sitting on their computer's hard disk that have never seen the light of day? I've been cleaning up my archives and thought I might let one out every now & again. They are great for bringing back memories. Thanks for indulging me strolling down memory lane.
This was taken from Hill Inlet looking over the unbelievable paradise that is Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsunday Islands, Queensland. The water is really that amazing colour and the silica sand so incredibly white & fine. Google Hill Inlet Whitehaven & your screen will fill images like this one. Impossible to take a bad photo there! And yes, it's the same place as the pic that has been my profile background all this time.
This was on a daytrip out from a cruise with couple of dozen friends for a mate's 50th & brings back lots of fun memories :)) This day of being jolted along on an ocean raft travelling at knots while hungover. And hundreds of fish swimming between your legs in the shallows at Whitehaven trying to get breadcrumbs you have thrown in to try and get some underwater pics with your GoPro. And the amazing snorkelling. Okay I'm stopping now, need to book a cruise to Whitehaven ;)
Happy Humpday!
So here is a wave. It makes me think of vending machines. Why you ask? Glad you asked. A wave is, naturally, found around oceans. Sharks also live in the ocean. Most people have a fear of being eaten by sharks. Do you know that you are twice as likely to killed by a vending machine accident (probably shaking them to try and get that darn chocolate out stuck just at the edge) than a shark attack. So don't worry about harmless old sharks, watch those deadly vending machines! You are welcome :)
While browsing through the old photos on my phone, I came across some wonderful memories from my visit to Perun Mountain at the start of last year. I strolled along the narrow paths of this lesser-known mountain, a sibling to the more famous Mosor Mountain, in search of tranquility amidst the bustling city of Split, which was clearly visible from my vantage point in the picture. It was truly a moment of discovery. I ventured deep into the cold winter night, yet my heart yearned to linger near the quaint St. George's Chapel. I promise myself to return there in the near future.
Beneath a vast Nordic sky, the rugged granite shores of Styrsö melt into the shimmering blue of Sweden's coastline. Crimson rooftops peek through emerald trees, their colors echoing the warmth of a summer village waking to the gentle hush of the archipelago. From the heights of Stora Rös, every glen reveals a tapestry of sea, stone, and serenity—a timeless Swedish landscape where land and water embrace in perfect harmony.
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A forest which was buried under water and sand more than 4,500 years ago can be seen on Borth beach in Ceredigion, Cymru/Wales.
The remains of the forests trees, preserved in the local peat, have been exposed by low tides and high winds.
Known as the Sunken Forest or Sunken Kingdom, this graveyard of trees – pine, alder, oak and birch – has been preserved since 1500 BC and surfaced at various points in history, in folktales, songs and legends from the 17th century, that widely identify it with Cantre'r Gwaelod (The Lowland Hundred), an ancient civilization described as a ‘Welsh Atlantis’.
Aberdyfi, one of Southern Snowdonia's most attractive coastal villages, stands in a stunning location where mountains meet the sea at the mouth of the River Dyfi.
Aberdyfi used to be a working port but today the sailing craft concentrate on leisure and pleasure. Aberdyfi is a busy sailing and watersports centre.
The arrival of the railway in 1864 signalled the beginning of the end for shipping and shipbuilding. By 1905 only one locally built ship remained, The railway opened up a new part of Aberdovey’s history, that of tourism,
Constitution Hill is a hill in the Welsh town of Aberystwyth, situated to the north of the town.
The hill overlooks Cardigan Bay in Ceredigion, Wales, running between the town and the coastal settlements of Borth and Clarach bay to the north. The site provides good views of the Aberystwyth area and the sightline extends as far as Snowdonia National Park and north Pembrokeshire.
Since 1896, the Aberystwyth Cliff Railway has ascended to the hill's summit, and the summit features a camera obscura, which is a 1980s rebuild of a Victorian era building which was erected as part of the "Luna Park" recreation area.
At its peak runs the Clarach Footpath on the Wales Coast Path, which connects the town of Aberystwyth with Clarach Bay and Borth. The hill itself is often referred to as "Consti" by locals.[
Beaches of the Central Coast #37 of #49
We are in for a very wet weekend over here with over 60mm of rain expected on Sunday. The clouds started rolling in today so was perfect for a visit to Norah Head Beach. Those sand dunes in the distance are my fave Pebbly Beach, the photo I posted two days ago looking towards where I was today. It was fun scrambling through the weeds in the very low tide to capturing all the colours of the weeds and rockpools. Though I must remember to wear joggers with some tread on them next time ;)
This was 3 bracketed exposures merged to produce the HDR image.
This is the wee little halfway beach I mentioned in the last post. I called it temporary because it disappears under the ocean other than at low tide. I find that amazing that life survives in these zones that go from being underwater to open. It is these "zones" where any of the elements meet that intrigue me the most. Anyway, enough waffling, happy Humpday everyone!
Beaches of the Central Coast #36 of #49
This isn't exactly Putty Beach but on the coastal walk from Putty Beach around to the next beach, Bullimah Beach. The Bouddi coastal walk is a fantastic 8km walk within national park, following the ocean most of the way. You can pop down to no less than five beaches on the walk.
I love all the different type of rock types along the walk, especially all the different patterns in the sandstone rocks.
Getting my coast hit in before heading outback camping at the end of the week, swapping the beach for the bush :)
Beaches of the Central Coast 38.5 of 49
Two of the beaches I haven’t visited that were on my list were #38 Jenny Dixon Beach & #39 Hargreaves Beach. This is kinda half way, well the start of half way where there is a wee little tiny secluded beach. Might have to post it next. It’s was a very challenging rock climb and scramble to get there and when there a drop down to the beach , but no way back up so I thought better of it, didn’t have my grappling hooks with me 😂 Anyway I really liked this rock formation , and enjoyed the outing immensely 👍😀
Today’s fun fact: Australia has more than 10,000 beaches. And if you decide to visit a new beach every day, it will take more than 27 years of your lifetime. I guess I’d better get started , and quickly 😉. Happy weekend everyone !
Llico Bajo es una pequeña localidad costera ubicada a unos 100 kms al oeste de la ciudad de Puerto Varas junto a la desembocadura del rio Llico. La zona costera de esta region es muy poco habitada de dificil acceso cubierta en su mayor parte por extensos bosques nativos que se descuelgan hasta el mar. Su abrupta costa esta conformada por grandes acantilados y formidables formaciones rocosas que dan espacio a pequeñas playas siempre golpeadas por los fuertes vientos provenientes del mar de gran atractivo para cualquier aficionado a la fotografia buscando nuevos escenarios y paisajes.
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A view of the Pacific Ocean from the coast of the Chilean Lake District.
Llico Bajo is a small coastal town located about 100 kms west from the city of Puerto Varas at the mouth of the river Llico. The coastal area of this region is very low populated mostly difficult to reach covered by extensive native forests that hook to the sea. Its rugged coastline is formed by high cliffs and stunning rock formations that give space to small beaches always struck by the strong winds from the sea a great attraction for any photography enthusiast looking for new sceneries.
This is the beautiful Wreck Beach at Port Stephens. Unpatrolled, no manmade structures anywhere, quite a hike to get to, only the occasional surfer & fisherman. And photographer ;)
Looking to get back to Port Stephens and all it's wonderful beaches before summer hits.
Fun fact - Wombat poop is square, so it doesn’t roll off rocks – and helps aid communication between them and other wombats. I find that hard to think about ;)