Foreshore Collection (page 5)

A statue on the Cooktown foreshore commemorates the visit by Captain Cook
Statue on the Cooktown foreshore commemorates the visit by Captain Cook

Foreshore, Boat & Figure. Craig, James Humbert 1877-1944

Alpha and Beta Centauri seen from the beach in Miramar, Argentina
Alpha and Beta Centauri (the pointers) seen from the beach in Miramar, Argentina. Alpha is the star system closest to our Sun

Venus shines brightly below the crescent Moon from coast of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Venus shines brightly below the crescent Moon as seen from coast of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Tidal pools reflect the sunrise colors during the autumn equinox
Tidal pools reflecting the sunrise colors at the southern hemisphere autumn equinox, Miramar, Argentina

Sunrise over the seascape of Miramar, Argentina
Rocks from the Tandilia system as it enters the Atlantic Ocean near Miramar, Argentina

Waves washing back to sea on Haukland Beach, Lofoten, Norway

A pair of Navy SEAL combat swimmers transition from underwater to the surface
Two Navy SEALs transition from under the water and begin crossing the beach wearing Draeger LAR-V oxygen rebreathers, lifejackets and weapons at the ready as they near a guard tower on the shore

The Moon and Venus at twilight from the beach of Pinamar, Argentina

Two crossing waves at sunrise in Miramar, Argentina

Geology lines in Sandvannet Lake, Nordland County, Norway. The Glomfjord Mountains are visible on the horizon

Sunrise over Tjeldsundet in Troms County, Norway. Saetertinden Mountain is in the background

Shanghai, China - The Bund foreshore
The Bund - a waterfront area in central Shanghai focused on a section of Zhongshan Road within the former Shanghai International Settlement, along the western bank of the Huangpu River

New Zealand, South Island, Kaikoura and Snow on Seaward Kaikoura Range

Australia, New South Wales, Newcastle, Queens Wharf

Black Spiny-tailed Iguana (Ctenosaura similis) introduced species, adult, resting on rocky foreshore, Florida, U. S. A
Black Spiny-tailed Iguana (Ctenosaura similis) introduced species, adult, resting on rocky foreshore, Florida, U.S.A. February

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Whimbrel - walking along the foreshore (Numenius phaeopus) Date:

Guanaco (Lama guanicoe) on lake foreshore, Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile, South America

Vickers Viking III G-EAUK on the Thames foreshore
Vickers Viking III, G-EAUK, on the Thames foreshore

Glacial scree, foreshore, Trinity Hamn, Magdalenefjord, Svalbard

Intertidal zone, South Africa C017 / 1915
Intertidal zone. View across intertidal platforms and rock pools at De Hoop Marine Protected Area, Western Cape, South Africa

Intertidal zone, South Africa C017 / 1916
Intertidal zone. View across intertidal platforms and rock pools at De Hoop Marine Protected Area, Western Cape, South Africa

Coastal wildlife, artwork C016 / 7192
Coastal wildlife. Computer artwork showing the varying forms of wildlife found at different depths on a steep wave-swept Mediterranean coast

Intertidal zone, South Africa C017 / 1933
Intertidal zone. Time-exposure image of the sea lapping at algae-covered intertidal rocks. Photographed at Platbank, Goukamma Marine Protected Area, Western Cape, South Africa

Surf fishing, South Africa C017 / 1934
Surf fishing. Time-exposure image of a man fishing at dusk in the surf amongst algae-covered intertidal rocks. Photographed in the Goukamma Marine Protected Area, Western Cape, South Africa

Whangapoua and Whangapoua Harbour, Coromandel Peninsula, North Island, New Zealand - aerial

Tairua Harbour, Coromandel Peninsula, North Island, New Zealand - aerial

Cook Bluff, near Cathedral Cove, Coromandel Peninsula, North Island, New Zealand - aerial

Inlet, Cooks Beach, Coromandel Peninsula, North Island, New Zealand - aerial

New Zealand, South Island, Fiordland, Sunset, Mitre Peak, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park

New Zealand, North Island, Wellington Harbour, Wildflowers, Worser Bay

New Zealand, South Island, North Otago, Moeraki Boulders

Children Playing on Beach at Sunset, Greymouth, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand (MR)

New Zealand, South Island, Kaikoura, Waves on Rocks and Seaward Kaikoura Range at Dawn

Australia, New South Wales, Nelson Head, Nelson Bay (closest), Shoal Bay (distance), and Tomaree Head, Port Stephens - aerial

Australia, New South Wales, Shoal Bay, Port Stephens - aerial

Splash from Blowhole, Bicheno, Eastern Tasmania, Australia

Orange Lichen on Rocks, Green Point, Ann Bay, Marrawah, North Western Tasmania, Australia

Flow Patterns in Estuary, Sawyer Bay, near Stanley, Northwest Tasmania, Australia - aerial

Sunset and Gum Tree, Binalong Bay, Bay of Fires, Eastern Tasmania, Australia

Rocks, Coles Bay, and The Hazards, Freycinet National Park, Freycinet Peninsula, Eastern Tasmania, Australia

Swimming at Honeymoon Bay, Coles Bay, and The Hazards, Freycinet National Park, Freycinet Peninsula, Eastern Tasmania, Australia

Mouth of Moulting Lagoon, Great Oyster Bay, Freycinet Peninsula, Eastern Tasmania, Australia - aerial

Australia, Queensland, Sunshine Coast, Noosa Head and Alexandria Bay, Noosa National Park - aerial

Bosphorus as seen from Cihangir at night, Istanbul, Turkey

LCC-LFB fireboat fleet at Lambeth HQ, London
As part of the formal opening of the London Fire Brigade headquarters building on the Albert Embankment, Londons fireboats Massey Shaw

NFS (London Region) water relay exercise, WW2
The Blitz had shown the vital importance of securing a good water supply and the dire consequences when it failed. NFS London firefighters practised large scale exercises securing a water supply

Chelsea Foreshore
Stretching along the foreshore to the west of Chelsea Bridge, London, is this long line of old sailing barges. This Barges Graveyard houses many bohemian artistic Londoners. Date: 1940s

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The foreshore, a captivating intersection of land and sea, holds an allure that transcends borders. From the picturesque Harbour at Aberaeron in Cardigan Bay, Wales to the rugged Joss Bay Cliffs in England's Manningtree, this coastal phenomenon never fails to mesmerize. Venturing further north along the Salt Marsh at Hest Bank Morecambe Bay in Lancashire, UK reveals a serene landscape where nature thrives harmoniously with man-made structures. Meanwhile, Scarborough's Foreshore Road beckons visitors with its vibrant energy and bustling atmosphere. But it is not just leisure seekers who find solace on the foreshore; construction workers diligently toil on the Solway Firth near Workington, installing power cables for Robin Rigg offshore wind farm. This ambitious project harnesses nature's force to generate clean electricity for countless homes. Across Europe, from Borth in Wales' Cardigan Bay to Monte Carlo's Port Hercules Harbour in Monaco, people flock to these idyllic seaside retreats seeking respite from their daily lives. The Bridge and Boathouse in Coleraine offer a tranquil escape while St. Michaels Fortress overlooks Sibenik Harbour on Croatia's Dalmatian Coast. An elevated view of Primosten showcases Croatia's breathtaking beauty as it merges seamlessly with the Adriatic Sea. Here lies evidence of how humanity has long been captivated by the enchanting foreshore - a place where land meets water and dreams meet reality.