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People cast shadows on the sand as they walk at low tide around the Mont Saint-Michel
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People cast shadows on the sand as they walk at low tide around the Mont Saint-Michel
People cast shadows on the sand as they walk at low tide around the Mont Saint-Michel 11th century abbey off Frances Normandy coast March 21, 2015. At the Mont Saint-Michel, where some of the biggest tides in the world occur, visitors gathered to watch the tide disappear out of sight, exposing areas of beach and rock visible only every 18 years. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol
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Body Part Foot Reflection Shadow Walk Leisure Water Low Tide Unrecognisable
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In this photo print, taken by Pascal Rossignol for Reuters Images, we are transported to the mesmerizing Mont Saint-Michel in France. The image showcases a group of people casting their elongated shadows on the vast expanse of sand as they leisurely walk during low tide. The 11th-century abbey, an architectural marvel nestled off Normandy's coast, serves as a magnificent backdrop to this scene. Known for experiencing some of the world's largest tides, visitors have flocked here to witness a rare phenomenon: the tide receding completely from view and revealing hidden stretches of beach and rock that remain concealed for nearly two decades. As we gaze at this photograph, we can almost feel the tranquility and serenity enveloping us. The unrecognizable figures walking along leave only their silhouettes behind – a creative use of shadow that adds depth and intrigue to the composition. Their reflections merge with the shimmering water beneath them, blurring boundaries between air and liquid. This image beautifully captures both human presence and nature's grandeur coexisting harmoniously. It reminds us of our connection with our environment while highlighting its ever-changing beauty influenced by weather patterns and celestial forces. With ample copy space surrounding these mysterious figures, one cannot help but imagine themselves immersed in this breathtaking landscape – feeling the soft grains of sand underfoot as they become part of this extraordinary moment frozen in time.
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