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Balnakeil Beach, Durness, Sutherland, Highland, Scotland UK
Balnakeil Beach is a wide, white beach with large dunes, situated near Cape Wrath in the very north of Scotland.
Balnakeil Beach is a spectacular, clean beach which is large and accessible and offers endless opportunities to discover and explore. The sand dunes are the most obvious feature of this magnificent beach and they represent a large range of habitats. The sandy bay is crescent shaped and faces west, making bathing unspoilt and quiet. The beach is known for its spectacular sunsets.
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Taken at Kuta Beach - Bali, Indonesia in Oct 2013.
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From my archives ~ 2 years ago I shot this at St. Joseph, Michigan. I remember how incredibly strong the wind was.
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Isle of Raasay and the Red Cullin on the Isle of Skye beyond over the Inner sound from Applecross, Highland, Scotland, UK
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’.
Sango Bay beach, Durness, Sutherland, Highland, Scotland, UK
With golden sands, rocky formations and plenty of sheltered outcrops, Sango Bay offers visitors the best of everything. With its cliffs, rocks and sand dunes, Sango Bay is one of the most spectacular and varied beaches in the Highlands.
Aberdyfi is a small seaside village on the northern side of the Dyfi estuary in the south of Eryri/Snowdonia. It is where the river Dyfi meets the waters of Cardigan Bay. Aberdyfi is one of those simple, pretty little towns that attracts visitors all year round. At Aberdyfi you will find a wide expanse of beach, crabbing and fishing from the quayside, yachts in the bay and views across the estuary that are second to none.
Sango Sands is a beach in Durness, Scotland, located along the northern fringes of the Highland coast.
The picturesque beach is surrounded by craggy cliff walls and interesting sea stacks.
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Taken at Kuta Beach - Bali, Indonesia in Oct 2013.
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Surfer on the beach of Contis-Plage, France, checking the surf. Photograph edited with texture overlays
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pentax sp - helios - fuji c200 - epson3200
it has been dark and rainy where I am at, felt like adding a splash of color, luckily i got some negs back from the lab :-)
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"this i believ ~ by The Creed - Hillsongs"
Taken at Kuta Beach - Bali, Indonesia during my trip in Oct 2015
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Criccieth is a beautiful seaside resort town on Cardigan Bay, on the Southern side of the Llyn Peninsula. Known as the ‘Pearl of Wales on the Shores of Snowdonia’, this attractive Victorian seaside resort is popular with tourists for its fantastic beaches and its traditional Welsh charm.
The town began developing into a seaside resort back in 1868, when the Welsh Coast railways were beginning to be constructed. Since then, Criccieth has become a popular location for those seeking relaxing coastal breaks in the UK.
Overlooking the town on its headland stands the remains of the 13th century Criccieth Castle. The origin of the name ‘Criccieth’ has been disputed over the years, but many believe it is a reference to welsh words ‘crug caeth’. These words translate to ‘hill captives’ - the hill on which the castle was built upon was once used as a jail.
Criccieth Castle was originally built by Llywelyn the Great, in the early 13th century. Llywelyn was a Prince of Gwynedd, and ruled Wales for over 40 years. After his reign, the castle was succeeded by his son.
Much later, Edward I took control of Criccieth Castle, which eventually led to the Welsh residents of the area revolting against this. Just over 100 years later in 1404, the castle was completely sacked and was never reoccupied – leaving only what can still be seen today.
Castell Cricieth from Traeth Morfa Bychan, Gwynedd, Wales, UK
Criccieth castle, Gwynedd, Wales. Castell Cricieth — often known in English as Criccieth Castle — is a striking 13th-century ruined castle perched on a rocky headland overlooking Tremadog Bay in Criccieth, Gwynedd, Wales. It’s one of North Wales’ historic gems, offering dramatic sea views, fascinating medieval history and a compact, visitor-friendly site to explore.
History & Architecture
Origins: Built by Welsh prince Llywelyn the Great around the 1230s, Criccieth Castle was an important stronghold in medieval Wales.
Later Additions: The English captured it in 1283 during Edward I’s campaigns in Wales and carried out improvements including refortifying the gatehouse.
Destruction: In 1404 it was taken and likely burnt during Owain Glyndŵr’s revolt against English rule, after which it fell into ruin and was not restored as a fortress.
Its layout includes an inner ward with a notable twin-towered gatehouse and an outer ward, following the irregular shape of the promontory.
Sunset made for interesting dune shadows along the dunes south of the Pt. Betsie Lighthouse near the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, March 23, 2023. This part of these dunes was underwater during the past few years of high water on the Great Lakes. So, it was a real treat to walk this beach at sunset.