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a fence protects fragile dunes at nauset light beach in the cape cod national seashore, eastham, massachusetts... the sign reads: "Danger, sliding cliffs, keep off." during storms, the open ocean erodes these dunes at the rate of three feet a year... which means, since I moved to the cape 28 years ago, at least 84 feet of land has disappeared forever... six cape cod lighthouses, including the one at this beach, have been moved several hundred yards inland to protect them from destruction...

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::phasmid
08/19/07 5:13 AM GMT
perfect horizontal line..and one very nice view of the Cape, which only proves my theory...you have to live in a place to see the very best..thanks, my friend for this wonderful shot :)

♥PJ 005

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"The artist is a receptacle for emotions that come from all over the place; from the sky, from the earth, from a scrap of paper, from a passing shape, from a spider’s web." Pablo Picasso
.SEFA
08/19/07 5:58 AM GMT
This is a very beautiful photo. The fence makes a perfect line for the eye to follow. The coulours are wonderful.
Great photo!
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::Dunstickin
08/19/07 7:08 AM GMT
Same type of thing over here too!...love that 'rattan' fence that leads the eye to the shrubbery!..wonderful colourings and tones!
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*You will have noticed that I haven't been commenting as much on your fine images!..This is because of the pains in my hands!..the constant use of the keyboard, makes this difficult..so, my dear friends..I can only apologise to you all in advance!* Dunstickin's Gallery
::VeraVardig
08/19/07 11:03 AM GMT
:-) I would not go for a dive here! :-)
Nice photo!
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.elliechappell
08/19/07 6:39 PM GMT
Wonderful! I love it :-]
Ellie
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Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em ~Shakespeare
::JEdMc91
08/19/07 8:22 PM GMT
Beautiful Photo Mary! Perfect horizonal line :-)
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VISIT-MY-GALLERY.
::m0rnstar
08/19/07 9:07 PM GMT
Mary this is such a wonderful desk top image, I'll save it for a cold wintry day to warm me up! It's beautiful! ~Mary~
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.Joanie
08/20/07 2:02 AM GMT
Very fragile fence! What a wonderful shot! The colours and scene are great! :) :)
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.dusa1947
08/20/07 3:51 AM GMT
Not only a grand photo but also a fine description...do I feel a book coming on?!
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.angelledaemon
08/20/07 6:44 PM GMT
Good image....I love the ocean view.
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Angelle "To shape the world, you must become part of that world."
.photos_587
08/20/07 9:49 PM GMT
Very good. Reminds me of the fences back home to keep the snow out. (And this would not be as good without the fence) ;-)
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Sorry that I haven't been commenting more. Just got lazy? But I did look at most of them. And again, thanks to all of you for your comments on mine. Steve
::427cobraAC
08/21/07 12:26 AM GMT
Very Love picture of the cpe Mary. I was just recently down there at Coast Guard and Marconie. Water was cold as usualy. Very nicely composed.
-Chris
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And the Lord said "Go Sox"
::denised
08/22/07 9:21 PM GMT
Nice shot! I love the contrast of the gorgeous blue water.
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.TerryT
08/26/07 6:45 PM GMT
Great amounts of facts - answers the question I asked earlier about the erosion (3 feet WOW) The fence really looks very fragile :)
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