Beach

May You Always Have A Seashell In Your Pocket And Sand Between Your Toes!

September 28, 2015 — 20 Comments

seashells

F/11.0, 1/500, ISO 160.

Day 271 / 365

Why does the mermaid wear seashells?

Because she grew out of her B-shells.

Interesting Fact: The turn of a snail’s shell is called a whorl. In 99 percent of all snail species, that whorl goes in a clockwise direction. ( http://www.ehow.com/facts_5233555_seashell-kids.html )

Brotherly Love

September 26, 2015 — 10 Comments

brotherly love

F/5.6, 1/60, ISO 400.

Day 269 / 365

What did the beach say to the wave?…

“Long tide, no sea.”

Interesting Fact: Most beaches are found on the coast, where wave action, currents, tides and seawater rises continuously rework and shape the sediment. As a result, beaches are usually regarded as dynamic, natural phenomenon.  ( http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/earth/beaches.html )

 

Life’s A Beach!

May 15, 2015 — 15 Comments

Beach

F/8.0, 1/250, ISO 100.

Day 135 / 356

I don’t want to leave I want to stay here forever.      😦

Interesting Fact: The longest beach in the world is arguably Praia do Cassino (Casino Beach) in the city of Rio Grande, Brazil. It is approximately 212 km (132mi) long. ( http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/earth/beaches.html )