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This photo shows a beautiful beach scene in what appears to be Pattaya, Thailand. The sandy shoreline stretches across the foreground, with calm waters lapping at the beach. In the background, you can see the city skyline with several high-rise buildings and hotels that characterize this coastal resort city. Palm trees line parts of the beach, giving it a tropical feel, and there are some beach umbrellas and lounging areas visible on the right side where visitors can relax in the shade. The sky is partly cloudy, creating a pleasant atmosphere for beachgoers. This appears to be Pattaya Beach, which is one of Thailand's most famous beach destinations, known for its long curved bay and proximity to Bangkok. The mix of urban skyline and tropical beach setting is characteristic of this popular tourist destination.
This is an aerial view of a beautiful coastal beach area. The photo shows a sandy beach with turquoise waters along the shoreline where some water activities appear to be taking place. There are tall palm trees lining a beachfront road or promenade. Along this road, there are several buildings with blue roofs, possibly shops, restaurants, or beach facilities. There are cars parked in the area and what looks like a commercial strip adjacent to the beach. The scene depicts a tropical beach destination with typical beach amenities and infrastructure. The overall layout shows the intersection of the natural beach environment with tourist-oriented development, characteristic of many popular coastal vacation spots.
This is a stunning nighttime cityscape showing what appears to be a coastal urban area. The photo captures a curving shoreline with a beautiful illuminated beach or boardwalk area lined with palm trees. The sandy area glows brightly against the dark water. On the right side of the image, numerous high-rise buildings and skyscrapers form an impressive skyline, with many buildings displaying colorful lights and illuminated windows against the night sky. Some buildings have distinctive architectural features and colored lighting, including what appears to be purple lighting on one of the taller structures. The scene is characteristic of a tropical or subtropical beach city at night, possibly in a location like Miami, Waikiki, or another popular coastal destination. The contrast between the bright lights of the beach area and the dark water creates a dramatic and picturesque urban landscape.
Over the Sea to Skye by Sue Moorcroft
Can a summer escape offer the chance for a new start?
Valentina Taylor’s life has been upended. With her marriage over, and unsure of what her future holds, she heads to the Isle of Skye for the summer witrh her young son, Barnaby.
But the journey there sets her on a new path when she meets Xander Courage on the train - a charming American, running from problems of his own. After sparks fly, they go their separate ways. But on this small island, they’re never far from one another …
Skye offers Valentina the refuge she needs as she whiles away the long summer days at her beachside cottage , enjoying visits from her sisters, Thea and Ezzie. However, when bad news from home throws her Scottish idyll into turmoil, she finds herself pulled away from the place – and people - that she loves.
Valentina knows she must confront her heart’s desires - but can she let go of the past and embrace the future she deserves?
Looking across Cabbage Tree Bay towards Fairy Bower beach and rockpool, together with historic buildings including the cool 'Bower Cafe'. Zoom in to see the cafe building - the one with the awning. Check it out:
www.thebowermanly.com.au/gallery
In the distance, to the right, is the Manly Surf Beach.
Photographed from the rainforest on the Shelly Beach Headland, (along the forest walking track).
This rainforest is home to Eastern & Crimson Rosellas, Rainbow Lorikeets, King Parrots, Wattlebirds, Eastern Spinebills, Noisy Friarbirds, Currawongs, Butcherbirds, Brush Turkeys, and so on - and that does include all the nearby water birds such as Cormorants and the Black-bowed Albatross.
Here are the recent bird sightings:
ebird.org/hotspot/L8897834
Come to see the rainforest birds at Shelly Beach, swim/snorkle in Cabbage Tree Bay, or surf at Manly, but then have coffee & brunch at Fairy Bower's iconic 'Bower' cafe. Let's go. Here's the menu:
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My Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM lens.
Processed in Adobe Lightroom.
A walk on the beach
A walk on the beach
A walk on the beach
A walk on the beach
A walk on the beach
A walk on the beach
A walk on the beach
A walk on the beach
