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  1. hydrogardener

    hydrogardener Seedling

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    This Monday we were at Wells Beach Maine and after the tide receded I found this about six feet from the breakwater boulders. There is a dangerous rip tide in the area and the surf was pounding the rocks when the tide was in. I guess Mother Nature has a sense of humor after all.

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    Jewell Incorrigible Gardener Plants Contributor

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    How very pecular. Fasinating.
     
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    What a really strange phenomenon!! I wonder if it was a whirlpool that caused such a configuration of the sand? So glad you got such a good shot of it. :-D
     
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    They're "Sea Monkey" Castles :D
     
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  5. hydrogardener

    hydrogardener Seedling

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    My son said they were sand crop circles.
     
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    Bluewolf Seedling

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    hhmm interesting....

    little Sea aliens... :D

    recon it's possible :-D
     
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    Very interesting...
     
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    Unique and good photo. Love the designs of nature, don't you?
     
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    hydrogardener Seedling

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    Beach whimsy close up

    The "trees" are very delicate.
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    That is very unique indeed!!

    now I really wonder what made them........
     
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    hydrogardener Seedling

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    I returned to the exact spot on the next three days at low tide and other than a few minor depressions there was nothing. Beats the heck out of me.
     
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