Beach, seaside, and coastal areas , in general have always been one of my favorite places to be. There’s something incredibly soothing about the sound of the sea, the rhythmic symphony of waves crashing against the shore, and the vastness of the ocean stretching out as far as the eye can see. Walking barefoot on the soft, warm sand, feeling the grains beneath my feet, brings a sense of relaxation that is unparalleled. Whether it’s the gentle sea breeze, the mesmerizing colors of the sunset reflecting on the water, or the endless opportunities for exploration and discovery along the coastline, the beach is a place where I find true happiness.
It doesn’t matter if its a bit windy or cold, the seaside has its own lure whatever the weather.
Searching for beautiful seashells on the beach is a delightful pastime . Whether it’s the vibrant hues of a sun-bleached conch , each shell is a unique . As you wander along the shore, there is joy in spotting the intricate patterns the sea has sculpted into the sand, creating a fascinating canvas that changes with each tide.
Posted for Brian’s Monochrome Madness and Leanne’s Monochrome Madness
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 
Wonderful monochrome beach photos Ritva. The beach is my happy place too.
The ominous sky in the first, the sand patterns and the dune fence are my favourites
Nice post with beautiful pic.
wonderful choices Ritva. I especially like the deamatic shot of the fence, the sea shells and the pattern on the sand.
Beautiful photos. Unfortunately I am landlocked…a long drive for me till I get to the sea so I don’t go often. But I do miss it…I love the salty smell and the feeling if sand between my toes. A beautiful post 🙂
Great photos Ritva!
You can tell you love the beach Ritva, great collection of images.
These look fantastic in black and white. Love the fence photo, very artistic
Thanks, I took time to get the fence to look as I saw it in my head
Fantastic monochrome beach shots Ritva! I especially like the clouds ove rthe ocean and the wave patterns in the sand 🙂
Thanks Sarah, cloudy days are great photo opportunities and nature did the design on the sand, I just captured it
But you had to notice it and take the time and trouble to make a good composition from it 😀
Yeah, true I was being too modest 😂
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Great monochromes Ritva. Your sand abstract is beautiful.
Nature designed it, I just took the picture
Yes, but you saw the opportunity!
What a great set! The monochromes are beautiful.
Excellent lent images, Ritva….love the ripples,the shells and above all, that fence
Thanks, happy to hear that, I was happy to capture the fence
Nice images Ritva. The B&W looks good.
Thanks so much
I love the wildness of these scenes. They respond so well to monochrome.
Thanks, I always try to bring some mood into monochrome shots. Glad it came through
Every picture is telling a story, Ritva 🙂..I like the wavy pattern on the sand very much!