Fenwick Dune Fence and Shadows
by Bill Swartwout
Title
Fenwick Dune Fence and Shadows
Artist
Bill Swartwout
Medium
Photograph - Color Photographs
Description
An afternoon sun casts scalloped shadows along a row of dune fence at a crossing to the Atlantic beach at Fenwick Island State Park, Sussex County, Delaware. The sand dunes protect both the beach and the land behind the beach from storms and wind and water action. The fencing out in the country is called snow fence and serves a similar purpose. The fencing disrupts the flow of wind and creates drifts of sand or snow. The sand needs to stay at the beach and does not need to blow away. The dune fence helps keep the sand right here.
If you have been to beaches in the mid-Atlantic you know how prevalent these dune fences are. They can be found at just about every dune crossing, allowing beach-goers access to the beaches without disrupting the natural formation of dunes. If you love the beach as I do you may want a large canvas or framed print to hang in your home - to remind you of being at the beach all year 'round.
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May 31st, 2015
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Comments (13)
Marilyn Smith
Beautiful composition and color, Bill!
Bill Swartwout replied:
Thank you, Marilyn. I love photographing the beach during the "off" seasons.
Robin EL-Hachem
This is stunning! L/F
Bill Swartwout replied:
Thank you, Robin. I love walking the beach because I get to see scenes like that all the time - in real time.
Judy Vincent
Wonderful image! Congratulations on your feature in the “Landscape and Landmark Photography” group!
Bill Swartwout replied:
Thank you, Judy. One of my favorite subjects is what goes on near the beach. I was also exploring with a new camera body, an Olympus E-M10, (micro four thirds).
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