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The estuary


Wikipedia says "Estuaries form a transition zone between river environments and ocean environments and are subject to both marine influences, such as tides, waves, and the influx of saline water; and riverine influences, such as flows of fresh water and sediment. The inflow of both seawater and freshwater provide high levels of nutrients in both the water column and sediment, making estuaries among the most productive natural habitats in the world."

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  1. WinamJanuary 17, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    I like the moodiness of the scene at twilight. People forget about estuaries sometimes in favour for the ocean beach but they have a peacefulness that I like.

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  2. UnknownJanuary 17, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Absolutely beautiful! Also like the detail shots below.

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  3. freefallingJanuary 18, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    Oh this is a gorgeous shot.
    I can feel it in my bones.
    (was this with the iphone?)

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  4. Joan ElizabethJanuary 18, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    Yes Letty everything from here is iPhone until I get back to the camp at the very end where I throw in a few shots that I took pre-iPhone.

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  5. MartinaJanuary 18, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    I like the muted colouring that provides this calm atmosphere. Hmmm. Even if usually I prefer a blue sky and sun ;-)

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  6. AnnJanuary 18, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    Beautiful spot. the iphone does a pretty good job.

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  7. diane bJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Wikipedia are on strike for 24 hours protesting about a bill they don't want to be passed.

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