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21-APR-2013

Encroaching

Oddly enough, the Great Dune of Pyla has grown immensely in size and thus, has become the largest sand dune in Europe.
It continues to move inland with such force that it is consuming this forest, roads and homes.

Read more about the Dune du Pyla HERE

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Karen Stuebing04-Jul-2013 21:18
Amazing facts about this dune and a elegant image of the trees being swallowed by it. V.
Helen Betts04-Jul-2013 20:26
Fascinating capture with excellent color! I admire your tenacity in getting up that thing! V.
Johnny JAG04-Jul-2013 20:12
Amazing image
Walter Otto Koenig04-Jul-2013 19:27
Fascinating image Steph. Looks great in b&w. "V"
Blandine Mangin04-Jul-2013 19:20
very beautiful ! v
bill friedlander04-Jul-2013 18:21
Amazing presentation of the power of nature! Get out of the way!! V
Carl H. Johnson04-Jul-2013 17:23
Looks so inviting to climb!!!~V~
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal04-Jul-2013 15:27
Beautiful image and place, well done Stephanie!! V
Margot W04-Jul-2013 15:14
Incredible Stephanie.
Carol Rollins04-Jul-2013 15:05
Wow, that is some amazing information Stephanie. Great shot here, love the lines.
globalgadabout04-Jul-2013 14:40
a remarkable evolution here...potent image in both versions...V
Pete Hemington04-Jul-2013 14:22
Amazing - never expected to see this on Europe mainland
Gerard Koehl04-Jul-2013 13:18
J'ai une préférence pour la version couleur. V
Jim Coffman04-Jul-2013 12:45
That is amazing that it is consuming so much! Nice work,Stephanie!
Pierre04-Jul-2013 12:42
Une image formidable et deux très belles présntations de cette dernière! V
Ann...04-Jul-2013 12:34
Goodness, what a place. I love the B & W image. v.
larose forest photos04-Jul-2013 12:27
Truly astonishing! It is amazing how like snow it looks in black and white. The shots really give a sense of what it must be like to be there. V
joseantonio04-Jul-2013 12:24
What an unusual place for a visit.V
Yvonne04-Jul-2013 11:57
What a story! Looks quite a steep climb too! Awesome shots Steph, I like them both. v
Jeff Real04-Jul-2013 11:54
A powerful reminder of the forces of nature. Great work with the lines to create so much tension. ~V~
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