Tidal Patterns 04

Tidal Patterns 04Abstract aerial photographs of tidal patterns Tidal flats are coastal wetlands formed in areas where there is a sufficient supply of fine grained sediment and tides dominate over other hydrodynamic forces. The tidal signal is reflected in the zonation of the morphology and sediment distribution patterns in the intertidal zone. The vertical sedimentary sequences thus formulated are characterized by a fining upward pattern. These photos were taken at

It is widely considered to be one of the most challenging waves in the world

A protected nature reserve that tells the story of sea-level change over the last 140

These photos were taken at very low tide

including the effects of the warm Leeuwin Current

In the Netherlands

Not only because of the problems just mentioned I want to show insights on one the most surreal and distinctive sceneries we can found on our planet through my aerial photography

creating warmer temperatures which are suitable for the spawn to settle and build coral reefs

Especially (remote) coastal areas offer some unique natural shapes formed by corals

are created in the evaporation ponds

Because of Australias different ecoregions the appearance of its coastline varies a lot and each part has its own beauty

Declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009

The mining areas