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Below Sea Level 'Fight'
© corngrowth
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Uploaded: 03/10/19 8:46 AM GMT
Below Sea Level 'Fight'
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Zeeland, The Netherlands, lies largely below sea level and therefore had to fight for centuries against the water.
The flood disaster of 1953, in which 1,835 people drowned, is a very sad example of what could and had happened.
It resulted in the Delta Works.
Before this disaster, some weak spots along the North Sea coast already were strengthened, such as near the villages of Westkapelle and Zoutelande. The sand dunes near Zoutelande had become that low that it was irresponsible not to do anything about it: the sand dunes there were replaced in 1953 by a solid, man-made, sea wall or sea embankment.
This picture clearly shows where the dunes were replaced by the sea wall or sea embankment.
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::tigger3
03/10/19 10:19 AM GMT
Very good narrative, and your excellent image shows us very well what was explained in your narrative. Superb composition as usual! Those calm waters really can be misleading. tigs=^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
I believe these are known as 'The Lowlands'?...Most of your area us below sea level!...
A terrible story of that place...And memories that won't be forgotten!...
A terrible story of that place...And memories that won't be forgotten!...
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A superb photo and the narrative gives it extra meaning.
I have a vague memory of prayers being said at my school for the victims of the 1953 disaster.
I have a vague memory of prayers being said at my school for the victims of the 1953 disaster.
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My thanks to all who leave comments for my work and to those of you who like one enough to make it a favourite. To touch just one person that way makes each image worthwhile. . . . . . . . . .. . . . "The question is not what you look at, but what you see" ~ Marcel Proust
The Delta Works being declared one of the Seven Wonder of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers shows just how great a feat this was SEA.
Your photo is exquisite. So much to see and enjoy and so perfectly presented. Your love of your Country and the Sea shines through in this great photo.
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Your photo is exquisite. So much to see and enjoy and so perfectly presented. Your love of your Country and the Sea shines through in this great photo.
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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
Great shot and wonderful and informative narrative Mr. C.
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I paint flowers so they will not die. Frida Kahlo
Very informative and such a super capture of the area. Very Nice.
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Absolutely spectacular view and capture, thanks for both of the links - very interesting indeed
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A wonderful picture Mr. C and I read about the delta works project and that was fascinating as well:) The delta works is considered one of the 7 wonders of the modern world by the way, but you probably new that:):):):) Cool shot buddy:)
Obviously I didn't see Ticks comments before I spouted off- ha ha:):)
Obviously I didn't see Ticks comments before I spouted off- ha ha:):)
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A beautiful and well composed shot Cornelius and posted with all information. The sea level is rising slowly but steadily due to global warming but there are people like Donald Trump who ignore the fact.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
