Beliefs I admire you for taking the time to admire history. Although I don't agree with their beliefs; I do however agree with you- they were fighting for a "cause". I wish there were more people like this these days. Thanks so much for sharing this with me. It is awesome!
Little fences Hi Sharklady, I am glad to see you are still posting photos for us to enjoy. (I sent the comment about your Alaska photos some weeks back). The little fences are there for conservation purposes as I understand. No cliffs, but we do have sand dunes on the east coast. Apparently, these small fences break just enough of the surface winds to help preserve the sand dunes, which of course, make up an important part of the wildlife habitat.
I was a lifeguard on the Virginia Beach oceanfront in 1974.I saw first hand the effects of development on the beach conditions, and how it contributed to erosion and dune destruction.
I don't know what tidal pooling is. I guess I have seen pictures of people relaxing in what looks a comfortable little pool in a beach rock formation. Is it something like that?
Anyway, glad your studies are such that you can get away for these photo ops. My daughter is at VCU in Richmond, VA. and she has just left on a spring break to New York City with a girlfriend and their mothers! I hope to see some photos of their trip to Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty.
All the best toyou Sharklady - and keep up the good work!
-secureitdalby
Large thing? Monument? Again, very nice photos. You are down in my part of the country now. I live in Virginia and went to William and Mary (B.S.Biology, 1977) Don't forget Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) for graduate studies if you continue on that career path.
Anyway, I wasn't sure if you were familiar with water towers of the type shown in your photo, or if you were being humorous! In Virginia, some folks call them "Devil's Doorknobs". Apparently, water held in the tower provides water pressure for local plumbing. With this style, it is much more difficult for budding artists to climb up and paint things on them!
I'm going to figure out how to work the U.S. map to show which states I 've visited.
So, is winter in NC almost as good as summer in Alaska?
Study Hard,
tim
Breathtaking Subjects You take very good photos. What a fabulous set of photographic subjects. I have always wanted to visit Alaska. Maybe I will make it there yet. I want to travel to every state!
Keep up the good work. I am enjoying your travels!
regards,
Tim
PhD/Fish Biologist working for Washington State as the regional Chinook salmon weir coordinator. Currently residing in Vancouver, WA (the OTHER Vancouver...across from Portland). Michigan State Zoology Grad Alum class of 2015 and life-long Spartan sports fanatic. Girlfriend/Partner of an amazing 911 dispatcher that saves lives every day. Servant of two handsome rescue pups named after beer, Oberon and Guinness. Born and raised in Idaho so fishing and hunting are a must when the seasons are open. Love traveling and exploring. Avid hiker and IPA drinker which is why I gravitated back to the Paci... full info
Mimi & Bob
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We really enjoyed traveling with you up the Outer Banks. I (Bob) am originally from NC and I have never seen those sites. Keep up the good work.