Littoral Collection (#2)

Grey plover (Pluvialis squatarola) adult in winter plumage on mudflats, The Wash, Norfolk, England, UK, December

Black-tailed godwit (Limosa limosa) adult in winter plumage feeding on mudflats, The Wash, Norfolk, England, UK, December

Common redshank (Tringa totanus) in winter plumage, feeding on mudflats, The Wash, Norfolk, England, UK, March

European river otter (Lutra lutra) sleeping on rocky shore, Shetland, Scotland, UK, July

Bladder wrack (Fucus vesiculosus) seaweed. Cornwall, UK

Aerial view of the Bay of Cadiz delta, Sancti Petri, Cdiz, Spain

Patterns made in sand by Mint-sauce worms (Symsagittifera roscoffensis / Convoluta roscoffensis) sunbathing at low tide to allow the symbiotic algae to photosynthesise with bivalve shell

Ile de Brehat: Croix St Michel and the islets of Kerpont, early 20th century (b/w photo)
PCT5618040 Ile de Brehat: Croix St Michel and the islets of Kerpont, early 20th century (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Ile de Brehat (Cotes d'Armor)

Gooseneck barnacles (Pollicipes Polymerus) amongst kelp, Nakwakto Rapids, Slingsby Channel, British Columbia, Canada. September

Seaweeds including Thongweed / Sea thong (Himanthalia elongata), Tangleweed kelp (Laminaria digitata), Toothed wrack (Fucus serratus) and Dulse (Palmaria palmata)

RF - Hartland Quay, late evening light, Hartland, Devon, UK. July

Eggs of Common whelk (Buccinum undatum) on seaweed washed up on beach, Sark, British Channel Islands

Pennants Topshell (Gibbula pennanti) and Purple Topshell (Gibbula umbilicalis) sea shells on beach, showing difference between species, sea shells on beach, Sark, British Channel Islands

Hairy Crab (Pilumnus hirtellus) on seaweed on the beach, Sark, British Channel Islands

Eggs of Long-spined sea scorpion (Taurulus bubalis) on sea shore, possibly being predated by Painted Topshell, Guernsey, British Channel Islands

Green sea urchin (Psammechinus miliaris) Channel Islands, UK March

Western sandpipers (Calidris mauri) roosting on barrier island tidal flats. Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, USA. October

Starfish on rock at low tide, Dail Beag Beach, Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June 2009

Dark-bellied brent goose (Branta bernicla) feeding on shore just after high water, The Wash, Norfolk, England, UK, January 2012

Ruddy turnstone (Arenaria interpres) feeding on shingle beach, Norfolk, England, UK, November. Did you know? Turnstones can flip rocks almost as heavy as they are

Common teal (Anas crecca) drake feeding on mudflats, The Wash, Norfolk, England, UK, March

Sea stack and Talisker Beach, Isle of Skye, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, September 2013

European river otter (Lutra lutra) female bringing octopus ashore for cub, Shetland, Scotland, UK, October

A family of otters rest on the intertidal seaweed. European river otter (Lutra lutra) Shetland, Scotland, UK, July

Sea and stones at Porth Nanven beach, with rising tide at sunset, The Cot Valley, near Cape Cornwall, West Cornwall, UK. September 2012

Various rockpool animals and seaweeds, photographed on a white background. Isle of Skye, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, March. Digital composite

Sea and stgones at Porth Nanven, Cot Valley, near Cape Cornwall, West Cornwall, UK. June 2012

Amado beach, near Carrapateira. Algarve, Portugal

Praia dos Frades beach. Portugal

Moeraki Boulders at sunrise, South Island, New Zealand

Punakaiki Pancake Rocks, West Coast, New Zealand

Nugget Point Lighthouse, South Island, New Zealand

Coastal view, Cannibal Bay, New Zealand

Nugget Point, Catlins Coast, New Zealand

Sea surf washing over colourful water-smoothed pebbles, Normandy, France, October 2010

Sandymouth bay at low tide, stormy evening light after heavy rainfall, Cornwall, UK. May 2009

Beach on Le Boulevard du Littoral at Juan-Les-Pins
A view of of the beach on Le Boulevard du Littoral at Juan-Les-Pins, 1920s Date: 1920s

Turkey. Constantinople. Kiosk of the Grand Seigneur at Bebek
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Kiosk of the Grand Seigneur at Bebek, at the Bosphorus. Engraving by Lemaitre, Cholet and Fleury

Ottoman domination. Acre. Walls of Saint Jean d'Acre
Ottoman domination. Acre (today Akko in northern territory of Israel). Walls of Saint Jean d'Acre. Engraving, 19th century. Engraving by Lemaitre

Constantinople. Kiosk of the Grand Seigneur at Bebek
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Kiosk of the Grand Seigneur at Bebek, at the Bosphorus. Engraving by Lemaitre, Cholet and Fleury

Ottoman domination. Acre (today Akko)
Ottoman domination. Acre (today Akko in northern territory of Israel). Walls of Saint Jean d'Acre. Engraving, 19th century. Engraving by Lemaitre

Excursions to the islands of the Atlantic Ocean, Noirmoutier, early 20th century (poster)
7417419 Excursions to the islands of the Atlantic Ocean, Noirmoutier, early 20th century (poster) by Printemps, Leon (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tide going out, Peninsula Valdes, Unesco World Heritage Site, Chubut Province, Patagonia, Argentina, August 2022

Boats Stranded at Dieppe, 1882 (oil on canvas)
7312321 Boats Stranded at Dieppe, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Lansyer, Emmanuel (1835-93); Musee Lansyer, Loches, France; (add.info.: Emmanuel Lansyer, born February 19)

Douarnenez, marine, August 1865 (oil on canvas)
7312314 Douarnenez, marine, August 1865 (oil on canvas) by Lansyer, Emmanuel (1835-93); Musee Lansyer, Loches, France; (add.info.: Emmanuel Lansyer, born February 19)

Douarnenez wheat and trees in view, 1882 (oil on canvas)
7312306 Douarnenez wheat and trees in view, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Lansyer, Emmanuel (1835-93); Musee Lansyer, Loches, France; (add.info.: Emmanuel Lansyer, born February 19)

Douarnenez, Port Ru, boats, 1867 (oil on canvas)
7312323 Douarnenez, Port Ru, boats, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Lansyer, Emmanuel (1835-93); Musee Lansyer, Loches, France; (add.info.: Emmanuel Lansyer, born February 19)

Cave of the Ris under the ferruginous cliff, Douarnenez, August 1876 (oil on canvas)
7312311 Cave of the Ris under the ferruginous cliff, Douarnenez, August 1876 (oil on canvas) by Lansyer, Emmanuel (1835-93); Musee Lansyer, Loches, France; (add.info.: Emmanuel Lansyer)

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"Littoral: Exploring the Coastal Wonders of Europe and Beyond" Great Bernera beach, Isle of Lewis, Western Isles, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe: Immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of Great Bernera beach on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland's Western Isles. Feel the soft sand beneath your feet as you gaze out at the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. Sandy beach and croft on Berneray (Bearnaraigh), with the Sound of Harris beyond; Outer Hebrides, Scotland: Witness a picturesque scene on Berneray Island in Scotland's Outer Hebrides. A sandy beach stretches alongside traditional crofts while the tranquil Sound of Harris provides a stunning backdrop. Colourful water-smoothed pebbles on shingle beach. Normandy, France: Discover nature's artwork along Normandy's shingle beaches where vibrant pebbles have been polished by countless tides. Let their smoothness captivate your senses as you stroll along this serene coastline. Patterns made in sand by Mint-sauce worms (Symsagittifera roscoffensis / Convoluta) - Cupecoy Beach, Saint Martin, French Antilles: Marvel at Mother Nature's creativity as intricate patterns emerge from Cupecoy Beach's sands courtesy of Mint-sauce worms. These delicate designs add an enchanting touch to this idyllic spot in Saint Martin. Green Bay, Bryher, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom: Escape to tranquility at Green Bay on Bryher Island within England's Isles of Scilly archipelago. The emerald waters gently lap against golden shores while breathtaking views surround you wherever you turn. Sandy beach with algae-covered rocks at Balranald - west coast North Uist - Outer Hebrides - Scotland.