#Wednesday Walk - Walking on the Rocks: A Wonder of Nature
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In my last two posts, I shared photos I took during an early morning walk on the beach in Amanzimtoti.
If you haven't read them yet and you would like to see those photos, you can find them here:
As promised, this week I want to focus on some rocky scenes from that walk.
A True Adventure with Camera in-Hand
Amanzimtoti is situated on the stunning East Coast of Kwazulu Natal. And in my opinion, the rocky scenes you can find on the beach in Amanzimtoti, are pieces of art created by nature. They can turn an ordinary beach visit into an extraordinary adventure.
You can ask any local from the Durban area, and they will be familiar with the rocky features of the beach in Amanzimtoti. If not...? Well, that will blow my mind...lol.
But if you are a local tourist from South Africa, or an international traveller exploring the South African coastlines, this beach should be on your "must-visit" list.
Where the Ocean Meets the African Continent.
Years of erosion have sculpted these rock into shapes and formations that look like it has been designed this way to welcome the waves from the ocean to the beach.
Sometimes it even looks as if it deliberately forms channels, leading and guiding the water from the ocean to the beach.
These wet rocks appear to be black, as they have just been covered with sea water just a few seconds ago...
But look what happens next...
A nice wave is building up from behind the big rock in the centre of the photo...
But then it looks like the build up tends to be more to the right and as if the biggest part of the wave will pass the rock on the far side...
But then, while the bigger wave is breaking on the other side of the rock, a smaller wave, driven by a strong current, sneaks up on the rock...
I think you all know by now...I'm crazy about nice splashes when the waves hit the rocks or when two currents meet. If I don't see at least one big splash, it feels as if I haven't really been to the beach...lol.
So, here it comes...
Even though the wave didn't appear to be that big, it was driven by a strong current.
Look at that nice splash!
I had a ball of a time and took more than three hundred photos during this walk just in this area alone...lol!
I am planning different series with different themes that I want to start working on shortly. So you will see many of those photos in the near future.
For now, this is where we will come to the end of today's post.
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I know many love sandy beaches but i love looking at the rocks and such like you shared today the power of nature and how water can sculpt them
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have a great day
I also love looking at the rocks, and they are formed. And then you get these small tidal pools formed on and in between the rocks, where you often find some life, either clinging to the rocks or swimming around in the water.
I'm glad you enjoyed my photos.
You must have a great day too!
Great walk my friend have the greatest mid week
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Thanks @benthomaswwd! I'm glad you enjoyed my photos!
Have a great one👍!
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Nice place, i want to visit it now !BBH
It's an awesome place to visit! You won't regret it if you can visit!
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Those are great shots, my friend! They look a lot like some of the beaches here, except that we have black sand instead (pulverized lava). I love watching the big splashes too! 😁 🙏 💚 ✨ 🤙
Thank you @tydynrain👍! That sounds interesting...the black sand. That's one I haven't seen on a beach, to be honest. I've seen the "golden" beaches 9what they call the beaches here by us. I've also seen white beaches with white sand, shelly beaches, and beaches with pebbles.
I'm glad to hear you love watching the splashes too!
Have a great day!!
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You're very welcome, of course! Black sand is quite striking. It's coarser than regular sand. Black sand only appears in areas with very recent volcanic activity. I actually miss white and golden-sand beaches.
Oh, indeedy, though I will say that capturing photos at just the right moment is a tad challenging...lol!
Thanks a lot, my friend, and I hope that your Friday is fantabulous! 😁🙏💚✨🤙
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These are wonderful photos.
The walk made me smile
That's great feedback and I appreciate it very much! Thank you @olujose6!
You're welcome
I love how you're sharing all the details of this lovely beach. 😆 Rock formations make the beach more exciting. 😅 I totally miss going to the beach. 😂 An advance happy weekend...
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I'm glad you enjoyed the details of the beach @iamraincrystal! Thank you for that feedback!
Yes, rock formations make the beach more exciting, isn't it?
An advance happy weekend to you too!
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Lovely beach, splashing waves, somewhat cloudy sky, blue sea- What a wonderful place to be!
Thanks for sharing those with us!
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It is a wonderful place indeed. We love spending time there!
Thank you for stopping by, @hafiz34!
Beautiful photos. And what a great idea, to capture several moments of the same place. I will try to do the same. Thank you very much, I found it inspiring.
Thank you for your feedback, and I'm glad to hear that I gave you an idea that you can practically put to the test for yourself!
Thank you for stopping by, @africapg! I do appreciate it! Have a great day!
I like the way the waves break on the rocks.
Thank you for stopping by and for giving your feedback, @irmgard! I do appreciate it!
Really captured the movements of the waves crashing on the rocks. !BBH
Thank you for your positive feedback, @gratefuleveryday! I'm glad you enjoyed my photos. Have a great weekend!