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By: minustide December 1, 2017
Weekly Photo Challengebeach, Low Tide, Weekly Photo Challenge

A Time of Quiet on the Outer Shore

Pounding surf, rowdy competition for space, and violent predator-prey drama make the outer shore a boisterous place. If there is a time of quiet, it comes at low tide.

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8 replies to A Time of Quiet on the Outer Shore
  1. Sally says:
    December 1, 2017 at 1:59 pm

    Steve, a great shot — love the low angle view into the distance. I can smell the salt air and the tang of seaweed. 🙂

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    1. minustide says:
      December 1, 2017 at 5:56 pm

      Sally, you have a better eye than I do, so I appreciate your thoughts. I like the angle too. I was a little worried viewers wouldn’t get the image because my back was to the sea. But you got it, even your senses too ‘Course, you know the exposed beaches and rocky shores. Thank you.

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  2. rightpouitree says:
    December 1, 2017 at 5:07 pm

    Oh wow! That starfish! 🙂

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    1. minustide says:
      December 1, 2017 at 5:47 pm

      I like the colors in this image. The starfish is pleasing in that bed of dense-clumped kelp. Thank you for mentioning it.

      Reply
  3. Ladybuggz says:
    December 2, 2017 at 12:29 pm

    I love the rock in the background, rings like a tree stump! Beautiful 🙂

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    1. minustide says:
      December 2, 2017 at 1:49 pm

      It’s a fascinating geological feature. I don’t know the story, but it is eye catching, to discerning eyes. Thanks!

      Reply
  4. Tina Schell says:
    December 2, 2017 at 6:05 pm

    Wow, that’s crazy (the starfish shot)! Loved all of these.

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    1. minustide says:
      December 3, 2017 at 3:22 pm

      Agree, lot of good ones. I guess the starfish shot benefits from a great color pairing with the dense-clumped kelp, and the low angle doesn’t hurt. Thanks!

      Reply

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My thoughts and experiences on the exposed outer coast. Lots of photos and a few words about intertidal nature. I’m always thinking about sandy beach connections to its sister ecosystems, the rocky intertidal, estuaries, and coastal forests. You can see photos of things I’ve found washed ashore on my Wrack Line pages. If you are looking for new takes on common intertidal algae, plants, and animals, I’m always updating my Variety of Life pages. I love the full-page layout on all theoutershores’ pages.

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