Minus Tide ~ Oregon Coast by 365projectorgbilllaing

Minus Tide ~ Oregon Coast

A "minus tide" is a low tide that is significantly lower than usual. Minus tides along the Oregon coast are predictable, but relatively infrequent. During a typical low tide, the rocks in this scene would still be under water and a safe refuge for the myriad sea creatures (as seen here, totally encrusting the rocks) that adhere to rocks like these. A minus tide event temporarily uncovers the rocks and offers an opportunity for exploration and examination. This minus tide confirms what marine biologists have discovered. The population of larger sea creatures like star fish and sea anemones, that you would normally see on rocks like these, has dramatically declined in recent years, signally unhealthy conditions (pollution and other factors, like climate change and ocean acidification?) in the sea, in general.
Interesting shapes made by the water
September 15th, 2023  
that looks awesome, I would love to investigate all around there
September 15th, 2023  
Great pov and details. Lovely leading lines.
September 15th, 2023  
Nice composition. Do you know what is growing on the rocks?
September 15th, 2023  
@jeneurell I think they are mostly barnacles and mussels.
September 15th, 2023  
Very interesting to read, a minus tide? A lovely flowing peaks and troughs photo - lovely
Everyday I learn something new.
Thank you 🙏
September 15th, 2023  
Amazing capture and interesting narrative.
September 15th, 2023  
A fascinating image and lots of interesting information to go with it. Such a shame we are intent of damaging our planet. We will perish, but the earth will eventually recover and be glad that humanity, which has been a plague, has gone.
September 15th, 2023  
Great composition
September 16th, 2023  
This is really amazing - well composed and focused. Another reason why the Oregon coast may be on my list again next year.
September 16th, 2023  
Fabulous composition, tones & textures. It's so uniquely beautiful.
September 16th, 2023  
So much to see in this composition. Great narrative too.
September 16th, 2023  
Great capture. This is very cool
September 16th, 2023  
Love the pov and your capture of the scene. Beautiful.
September 17th, 2023  
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