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Sand sculpted by water

Protected by lava flowed into the ocean formed a ridge parallel to the shore, the bay at the north west of Taipei becomes a natural swimming pool at high tide. The submerged rocks becomes exposed during the low tide. As water recedes during low tide, sand beach is slowly carved by water and formed organic patterns.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2019
Date Uploaded: 09.2019
Photo Location: New Taipei City, Taiwan
Camera: ONEPLUS A6013
Copyright: © Peiheng Tsai