Sand Bank Collection (#2)

American flamingos -Phoenicopterus ruber- and Lesser Flamingos -Phoeniconaias minor-, Flamingo colony on sand bank at Walvis Bay, Erongo Region, Namibia

Aerial view of Whitehaven in the Whitsunday Islands, Queensland, Australia

Aerial view of Whitehaven in the Whitsunday Islands, Queensland, Australia

Grey River near Greymouth, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand - aerial

Locals fill a horse and cart with sand. 1936

Airplane flying over Bahamas sand banks, West Indies, Central America

Sandbank and palm tree on tropical beach, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Geese descending on a sandbank. Print shows a cluster of buildings in the shadow of mountains and along the shore of a body of water; a flock of geese has landed on the sandy shoreline

Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) adult, mouth open, resting on sandbank beside water, Chitwan N. P. Nepal, january
Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) adult, mouth open, resting on sandbank beside water, Chitwan N.P. Nepal, january

View of sea wall protecting harbour entrance, sea wall preventing sand encroachment from South Bull sandbank at Sandymount, Great South Wall, Dublin Port, Dublin Bay, Ireland, november

People walking on sea wall protecting harbour entrance, sea wall preventing sand encroachment from South Bull sandbank at Sandymount, Great South Wall, Dublin Port, Dublin Bay, Ireland, november

Grate covering glass plate measuring rate of cracking in granite sea wall protecting harbour entrance, sea wall preventing sand encroachment from South Bull sandbank at Sandymount, Great South Wall

African Skimmer (Rynchops flavirostris) adult male and female, standing on sandbank, Okavango Delta, Botswana

African Skimmer (Rynchops flavirostris) chick, standing on sandbank, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Small Pratincole (Glareola lactea) adult, resting in hollow on sandbank, Nameri, Assam, India, january

Small Pratincole (Glareola lactea) adults, flock resting in hollows on sandbank, Nameri, Assam, India, january

African Skimmer (Rynchops flavirostris) adult, standing on sandbank, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Sand Lark (Calandrella raytal raytal) adult, standing on sandflats, River Lohit, Assam, India, january

Chinese Crested Tern (Thalasseus bernsteini) adult, non-breeding plumage, landing on sandbank, with Great Crested Terns (Sterna bergii) standing in background, Minjiang Estuary, Fujian Province

Grey seals (Halichoerus grypus). Male (left) and female (right) about to mate. The grey seal gives birth to a single pup after a gestation of just under a year

Grey seal aggression (Halichoerus grypus). Female grey seals fighting in shallow water. The grey seal can be aggressive at times especially during the breeding season

Woman walking on a sandbank, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Flamingos (Phoenicopteridae) standing on a sandbank of the Banc d Arguin, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mauritania, Africa

Vigan Island, the Snake Island sand spit, Bacuit Bay, Palawan, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Aerial view of an sandbank and lagoon, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Hammock on the edge of beach, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Grey Seal pup resting on sand bank during sandstorm Donna Nook, Lincolnshire Coast, England, UK
SAS-199 Grey Seal - pup resting on sand bank during sandstorm Donna Nook, Lincolnshire Coast, England, UK Halichoerus grypus Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal

Grey Seal adult grey seal resting on sand bank Donna Nook, Lincolnshire coast, England, UK
SAS-198 Grey Seal - adult grey seal resting on sand bank Donna Nook, Lincolnshire coast, England, UK Halichoerus grypus Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display

Grey Seal young resting on beach propped on fin Donna Nook, Lincolnshire Coast, England, UK
SAS-196 Grey Seal - young resting on beach propped on fin Donna Nook, Lincolnshire Coast, England, UK Halichoerus grypus Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display

Grey Seal mother and newborn pup taking stock of each other Donna Nook, Lincolnshire Coast, England, UK
SAS-195 Grey Seal - mother and newborn pup taking stock of each other Donna Nook, Lincolnshire Coast, England, UK Halichoerus grypus Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for

Grey Seal female warding off courting bull Donna Nook, Lincolnshire Coast, England, UK
SAS-127 Grey Seal - female warding off courting bull Donna Nook, Lincolnshire Coast, England, UK Halichoerus grypus Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display

Grey Seal portrait of a female resting on sand bank Donna Nook, Lincolnshire Coast, England, UK
SAS-126 Grey Seal - portrait of a female resting on sand bank Donna Nook, Lincolnshire Coast, England, UK Halichoerus grypus Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal

Grey Seal mother and newborn pup taking stock of each other Donna Nook, Lincolnshire Coast, England, UK
SAS-124 Grey Seal - mother and newborn pup taking stock of each other Donna Nook, Lincolnshire Coast, England, UK Halichoerus grypus Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for

Grey Seal mother touching newborn pup in affection Donna Nook, Lincolnshire Coast, England, UK
SAS-123 Grey Seal - mother touching newborn pup in affection Donna Nook, Lincolnshire Coast, England, UK Halichoerus grypus Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display

Grey Seal curious pup on sand bank Donna Nook, Lincolnshire coast, England, UK
SAS-122 Grey Seal - curious pup on sand bank Donna Nook, Lincolnshire coast, England, UK Halichoerus grypus Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Grey Seal sleeping pup on sand bank lying on it's back Donna Nook, Lincolnshire Coast, England, UK
SAS-121 Grey Seal - sleeping pup on sand bank lying on it's back Donna Nook, Lincolnshire Coast, England, UK Halichoerus grypus Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal

Grey Seal portrait of pup stretching it's fin Donna Nook, Lincolnshire Coast, England, UK
SAS-120 Grey Seal - portrait of pup stretching it's fin Donna Nook, Lincolnshire Coast, England, UK Halichoerus grypus Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display

Red boat by exposed rippled sandbank on Conwy River estuary at low tide, with Deganwy beyond, Conwy, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Sarakiniko volcanic rock formations at sunset, island of Milos, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Hot air ballooning above the Loire River, Blois region, Pays de Loire, France, Europe

Gun battery, casement, Longues-sur-Mer, Calvados, Normandy, France

Cruise boats on Li River, between Guilin and Yangshuo, Li River, Guilin, Guangxi Province, China, Asia

Sand dunes near Lagoa Bonita (Beautiful Lagoon), Parque Nacional dos Lencois Maranhenses, Brazil, South America

Along Tsiribihina, a river flowing from Madagascar in the Mozambique Channel by a delta, Madagascar, Indian Ocean, Africa

Sand dunes near Lagoa Bonita, Parque Nacional dos Lencois Maranhenses, Brazil, South America

Groups of people and boats on the sand spit beaches at Alter do Chao on the Tapajos River in the Amazon area of Brazil, South America

Grey Seal mother and newborn pup taking stock of each other Donna Nook, Lincolnshire Coast, England, UK
SAS-125 Grey Seal - mother and newborn pup taking stock of each other Donna Nook, Lincolnshire Coast, England, UK Halichoerus grypus Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for

Lightship at the Nore
Sail 47 miles down the Thames from London Bridge and you will run onto a sandbank unless you watch out for the Nore lightship which guards the estuary

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"Discover the Serenity of Sand Banks: From Mudeford Spit to Aitutaki Lagoon" Immerse yourself in the picturesque beauty of Mudeford Spit, a stunning sandbank located in Christchurch Harbour, Dorset, England. Lose yourself in the tranquility of this natural wonder. Experience the ultimate luxury as Maldivian air taxi seaplanes gracefully rest on a sandbank amidst the crystal-clear waters of the Maldives' Indian Ocean. Indulge in paradise like never before. Witness nature's adorable spectacle at Donna Nook, Lincolnshire Coast, England, where a young Grey Seal stretches its body while basking on a sandy beach along with its fellow companions. Embark on an unforgettable journey to Aitutaki lagoon in Cook Islands and find yourselves standing hand-in-hand on a mesmerizing sandbar surrounded by turquoise waters – pure bliss for adventurous souls. Another delightful encounter awaits you at Donna Nook, Lincolnshire Coast, England. Marvel at the sight of a playful Grey Seal pup lying on a sandy bank and stretching its fin under the warm sun. Let romance fill your heart as you walk hand-in-hand with your loved one along a breathtaking sandbank during sunset in the enchanting Maldives' Indian Ocean – creating memories that will last forever. Explore history's remnants at Longues sur Mer as you discover battery casemates dating back to World War II along D-Day coastlines – an intriguing blend of past and present against scenic sandbanks. Surrender to nature's allure at Mawddach Estuary within Snowdonia National Park, Gwynedd, Wales when low tide reveals captivating interplay between light and water upon shallow sand banks - truly magical. Dive into an underwater paradise off Grand Cayman where sunlight dances through pristine waters onto shallow sand banks - witness nature's breathtaking interplay of light and water like never before.