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The images on this page are my photos that I have manipulated on my computer to resemble watercolors. I really like the look and have begun to do this with many of my old photos,
During my short visit I ran straight into a powerful nor'easter that was pounding the Delaware coast, leaving behind significant beach erosion, flooding, and some property damage.
High winds washed this massive maritime navigation buoy onto the shores of Dewey Beach.
I was fortunate to find this by complete accident. Early that morning I had stopped at a small breakfast restaurant just a block from the coast. After breakfast I decided to try to battle the high winds and explore the beach. I covered my camera and lens, went down a small path that led to the beach, and to my surprise this buoy was resting just a few yards from me.
How lucky was I?
Severe beach loss, dune and fence damage, exposed jetties, but still beautiful.
Residents I encounterd compared the relentless intensity of this storm to the infamous storm of 1962 and Hurricane Sandy.
The storm, which brought sustained winds of 40 mph, with wind gust over 60 mph, and intense wave action, greeted and challenge me to capture photos of the area during these sand filled winds. It felt as if I was walking into a sand blaster!
With the sand blasting me through the high winds I had to take extra precautions to protect my photo equipment. Sand and water are two enemies of camera bodies and lenses.
Alone on the beaches I was still able to find some wildlife, like this seagull who seemed a bit too interested in me. I think that my protective equipment made my camera look like something to eat.
This Sanderling (The Wave-Chaser) is the iconic sandpiper most people see sprint-running back and forth along the shoreline. It masterfully dodges crashing waves to snap up tiny crustaceans in the wet sand.
The beaches and tidal mudflats of Cape Henlopen serve as a crucial migration superhighway and nesting ground for several species of sandpipers and shorebirds.
Horseshoe crabs are often described as "living fossils," they have lived on Earth largely unchanged for more than 300 million years, predating the dinosaurs.
I saw many horseshoe crabs along the way. This one was just arriving to greet me and probably to get away from the storm.
The Delaware Bay holds the largest spawning population of Atlantic horseshoe crabs in the world.
I spotted this Moon Jellyfish one afternoon. The sun was not cooperating during the storm, but for a few seconds. it peeked out from behind the storm clouds, and spotlighted this one. I was fast enough this time to catch the image.
Moon Jellyfish are clear or translucent with four distinct circular structures in the center, their stings are generally mild, feeling like a small pinprick.
Cape Henlopen Beach, situated within the Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, is a coastal destination where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean.
Known for its dramatic shifting dunes and diverse wildlife habitats, it offers a distinctively natural alternative to the highly developed resort boardwalks nearby.
Thanks Lee and Ailene for sharing the tip to visit here.
Constructed in 1885, it was built on the inner breakwater to guide ships safely away from the dangerous shoals of the Delaware Bay. It was automated in 1950 and officially deactivated in 1996.
Breakwater East End Lighthouse often referred to by locals simply as The Breakwater or the East End Lighthouse
Lewes, proudly holds the title of "The First Town in the First State," having been originally settled by Dutch colonists in 1631.
Situated where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, Lewes is known for its beautifully preserved maritime history, walkable historic center, and tranquil beaches.
Lewes swaps crowded commercial boardwalks for tree-lined brick sidewalks, boutique shopping, and a sophisticated food scene.
I was fortunate to visit Lewes when an antique car event was in town. Many of the old cars like this 1931 Ford parked in town, arrived via the ferry from Cape May, New Jersey.
A classic coastal home located in the old town section of Lewes.
Red Door at St. Peter's Episcopal Church
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