#sandflats

[hhhtmcnerd]

hhhtmcnerd…＆　3heads1tail

[michael-massa-micon]

December 04, 8:00 am Turnright Sandflats at Low Tide - August 2023 The Turnright Sandflats are visible along the Alaska highway between Valez and Palmer. Our tour booklets warned us not to try to venture out on the sandflats at low tide because the sea pushing under the sand forms quicksand and you could end up stuck there when the tides return. The vast area of open seabottom does, however, make a very interesting image from the highway pullout. MWM

[ducktail964]

https://www.tumblr.com/jims73/705919600982900736/chirihama-sandflats

[cosmichalo]

Past I. Glutton.

Born in a village found within a Desert biome in Ultraspace, Ceae Bacillario Magdala displayed an awfully introspective mind from the very moment she was born. From her mother's womb, the baby girl's eyes seemed to convey a questioning, an ambivalent curiosity that reflected truths far beyond her years. She was her parents' second child, her older brother, Brehm, still a toddler himself when she was introduced into the household.

Life in the Ultradesert village of Albaharenae was predominately quiet and uneventful, their tight-knit community being one that'd look out for others without hesitance. The cold, crystalline dunes of turquoise and jeremejevite surrounding the settlement were habitable before they'd incline into northern mountains; tales of insectoid beasts lurking the monoliths in the distance kept most children from wandering too far in that direction, while the very real reality of what they'd call "the Ripples" — volatile places where the fabric of spacetime was at its most deformed — scared villagers from venturing beyond the sandflats that kept their community in relative (though peaceful) isolation.

Beyond the Ripples, lay Ultramegalopolis: a supposed technological oasis, a shining beacon that with a squint could be picked out in the total blackness of an Ultradesert night.

Something of an artistic mind, Magdala spent endless amounts of time diving through the libraries of her neighbors, finding a fondness for books of all sorts (but a preference for pulp magazines). She and Brehm, as tight as they were, would often daredevil the other into dangerous pranks, including (but certainly not limited to): seeing who could reach the crystallized monoliths leading to Mt. Caeruleus before being stopped by one of the adults, or racing one another to the barbed wire fence that separated Albaharenae's edge from the wastes of the Ripples. 

Though often scolded and reprimanded by the elders of Albaharenae, Magdala and Brehm had each other's backs before all else — a loyalty that, in the end, was looked highly upon.

In truth she was hard-up for making lasting friendships elsewhere, concerning her more introverted pastimes; though Brehm was her ride-or-die, the boy’s charms made him popular among others, which sometimes left Magdala to her own devices. This would change when their parents very soon welcomed twins — Stzia and Vecca — and their burgeoning family unit grew both larger and stronger. Magdala began making friends more easily after the birth of the twins; despite being the second eldest, the respect she garnered from her siblings soon placed her as the de facto leader of their gang. With her quick wit and abstract mind, things began slowly falling into place as Magdala’s confidence blossomed.

It began on a day when the three most prominent moons over Albaharenae were just beginning to dip in the sky, that the rumbling started. It went from a small vibration, gradually over the course of an hour, before growing into a thundering quake. Echoing through the fissuring earth were growls demonic in essence, the silhouette of a towering behemoth on the horizon evoking fear from anyone who gazed upon its steady encroach. As earth split beneath their feet, panic began to rise, though very soon was answered by the appearance of ultrahumans not of their village; almost within seconds, the strangers garbed in white and teal were quick to assist in an emergency evacuation of the villagers, the creature having now crossed the perimeters that once served as boundary against the unknown dangers beyond.

It was far too horrific for a girl Magdala's age to witness, but she still stole glances: homes of sand ripping from the dunes and swallowed whole, few with families still inside, as the monstrosity continued its unwavering crawl. Its lurching brought forth dark clouds, spirals of ash erupting from the sands like dust devils as heat lighting lit the blackened skies. Pandemonium was heightened when those following the directions of the new arrivals, in their confusion, dispersed in the chaos; Magdala's family stuck as close as can be, though the trampling of panicked villagers made staying together nearly impossible.

She doesn't remember where it was along the way that the grip of her mother's hand vanished, when it was that Brehm and their father faltered against the stampede in attempts to reach out to her, or when Magdala’s arms came to carry both Stzia and Vecca. 

The numbness where her feet felt weightless, watching as her parents and eldest brother disappeared into the nothingness within that gaping maw that only led to ruin, nearly brought her to collapse; if not for the pull of the crowd, that very numbness might’ve cost her and the twins their lives that same day. Color drained from her completely as she and the surviving villagers followed the Ultra Recon Squad, towards the boundary separating Ultramegalopolis from all that’d remain of Albaharenae.

Magdala can viscerally recall the foul snarling of the entity, its massive form laying to waste all that she’d ever known still an image that burns within her mind. 

[dougaridercomstuff]

MOTO2ジョー・ロバーツ！千里浜サンドフラッツに電撃参戦！！！ https://dougarider.com/archives/120193

[monterplant]

Full out: the 2022 Chirihama Sandflats vintage beach race

Full out: the 2022 Chirihama Sandflats vintage beach race

Of the 800,000 miles of thoroughfare winding across the islands of Japan, there’s only one five mile stretch where you can drive a vehicle on a public beach (legally, at any rate). It’s called the Chirihama Nagisa Driveway, and for 363 days of the year, it’s a serene little strip of coastline and a popular destination for tourists and beach goers. For two very special days of the year, however,…

[boyahia]

خرشنة بيضاء الخدود (الاسم العلمي:Sterna repressa) (بالإنجليزية: White-cheeked Tern) هو نوع من الطيور يتبع جنس الخرشنة من الفصيلة النورسية . يبدأ موسم التكاثر لهذه الطيور في شهري مايو ويونيو وأحيانا يتأخر إلى يوليو وأشهر أماكن التفريخ بالكويت جزيرة كبر . وفي هذه الفترة ترتفع درجة حرارة الجو فإن هذه الطيور تقوم بسلوكيات لتبريد أجسامها وكذلك لمعادلة حرارة البيضة خلال فترة الحضن وذلك بتبليل ريش البطن بمياه البحر ومن ثم تبريد البيضة . تعشش في مستعمرات يبعد الواحد عن الآخر بين 0.5 إلى 4.5 متر ، وتضع الأنثى بين 1-3 بيضات ، وألوان الفراخ عند خروجها من البيضة كثيرا ما تختلف في العش الواحد وبعد موسم التكاثر تغادر هذه الطيور مع صغارها ويعتقد أنها تقضي الشتاء في شرق أفريقيا وسواحل الهند. =========== @boyahia =========== The white-cheeked tern (Sterna repressa) is a species of tern in the family Sternidae. It is found around the coasts on the Red Sea, around the Horn of Africa to Kenya, in the Persian Gulf and along the Iranian coast to Pakistan and western India. Most of this species is migratory, although those in East Africa may remain there all year. It breeds in colonies of 10–200 pairs. These colonies can consist of a mixture of tern species. The species inhabits tropical coasts and inshore waters, foraging mainly within 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) of land over coral reefs. Its nest is a shallow scrape on rock, sand, gravel or coral islands, bare and exposed sandflats and sparsely vegetated open ground on sand-dunes and above the high-water mark on beaches. (at كبر) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck_Mj3rK94z/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[terrinakamura]

Why do we save things? 🤔 And what do we keep? I admire people who can let go of things without hesitating.🗑️ My husband & I both packrats, but I think we’re driven by different reasons. We recycle, ♻️ but keep a lot, too It seems like saving possessions boils down to reasons like: Necessity🔨 Usefulness Sentiment🥰 Value 💰 You “might” need it someday🔬 You’re a hoarder! Sometimes it doesn’t make sense to save things because space is limited. As my friend Suzanne used to say, “If in doubt, throw it out.” When she moved from Seattle to Portland, she gave me her Christmas ornaments. She told me she wouldn’t need them. 🎄(She never bought another Christmas tree.) In the US, 🇺🇸 people sometimes downsize🏠 & have less space when they move to a new home🏘️. So all the extra stuff that won’t fit in their new place goes into a storage unit.🏪 I wasn’t surprised to learn more than 10% of households in the US rent a storage unit.🏢 We know a lot of people who have them. Is renting a place to store your extra belongings a worldwide trend? 🌎🌍🌏Here, the average storage unit costs $89/mo. (79e💶 / 10,285y💴). Our youngest son🧑 moved in with us during the pandemic & has since moved out, but he left behind a bunch of his bags, 🎒 boxes📦 & belongings! We also have things that belong to our older son who moved out in 2002! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 I’m a fine one to talk. 👭My sister lives in our childhood home🏡 & I moved out decades ago. There are still boxes of MY stuff in the basement! Many things I keep because they have sentimental value. ♥️ My husband is more of the “I might need this someday” school of thought. 🤷‍♀️ I admit, he’s proven time & again the logic of keeping things that we’ve ended up needing. Marie Kondo asks the question, “Does an object spark joy?😍” Are you a hoarder? What are the reasons you save things you don’t use or need? 🤷‍♂️ . . . PHOTOS: Maybe we love #Copalisbeach because it’s clean & devoid of unnecessary stuff! #oceanbeach #sandflats #lowtide #naturepatterns #sandpatterns #beachsunset #oceansunset #clamdiggers #Washingtoncoast #clouds☁️ #sentimental #sentimentalcircus #packrat #sparkjoy #storageunit #hoarder . . . (at Ocean Shores, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CabvGN9rXb6/?utm_medium=tumblr

[seekingventurephoto]

Having some fun making some photo sets for clients! What’s your favorite type of landscape? We love DUNES!!! 

[dreamketchers]

We enjoyed a great first morning in Moab on Fins and Things and Hells Revenge. We met some great new friends that led us through the outdoor maze and showed us the ropes! We look forward to spending the next couple of weeks here in the sandstone. . #finsandthings #hellsrevenge #jeepmoab #sandflats #sandstone #landscapes #outdoorplayground #getoutandlive #utahtravels #utahadventures #jeeputah (at Sand Flats Recreation Area, Fins n Things 4x4 Trailhead) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUtv6KKLHxX/?utm_medium=tumblr

[queenslandcreaux]

Treat yourself to a little tree & sea

[kirillkonshin]

Dirt biking in Fins’n’things trail in Sand Flats Recreation Area, Moab, Utah with @themuppetrides. The most fascinating ride I’ve ever had, no questions. 360 video shot on GoPro Max. #finsnthings #sandflats #gopromax #klx300 #kawasaki #dirtbike #utah #moab #natgeo #likes #instalike #instagood #bestoftheday #photooftheday #instacool #instago #follow #webstagram #colorful #picoftheday #livefolk #discover_landscapes #main_vision #master_gallery #world_shotz #fantastic_earth #ig_masterpiece #ournaturedays #moodygrams #exclusive_shots (at Fins and Things-Off Road) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRZRx3MpWiY/?utm_medium=tumblr

[mcrkirei]

Repin' @sendustries on the Fins & Things trail. #JeepBadge #4x4offroad #moab #sandflats #finsandthings #jeepwrangler (at Fins and Things-Off Road) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3mnZJlJ8b9/?igshid=1t1fkp7sr6c4q

[hhhtmcnerd]

hhhtmcnerd…＆　3heads1tail

[craftyourself]

Got off the grid!! Moab was amazing. Machines all ran great, New toy hauler made camping easier and whoa.... Hells revenge was crazy. #sandflats #Hellsrevenge #finnsandthings #porcupineridge #hellsgate #redsand #moab #rzr #drycamping #backcountry https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv9jCV1AKXp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15st6fzwvfvqf

[capecodartandnature]

Perfect crab molt. Crabs back out of their shells and molt, legs and all, so they can grow a new larger shell. This is a small calico crab shell. #capecod #capecodinsta #capecodnature #nature #crabs #crabshell #calicocrab #beach #seashore #sandflats #lowtide #barnstableharbor #whatifound #getoutside