A photo I took last summer earned an honorable mention in a national “Coastal Love” contest organized by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Office for Coastal Management. The images chosen celebrate America’s coastlines – both salt and freshwater.
Sailboats moor off the beach and I suspect the bikes were there for boaters to use to get around town after they row ashore in their dinghies. I was on the beach for a sunrise shoot, but as you can see, the sun was not cooperating.
Getting photo honors is a first for me, so I’m pretty psyched. You can see the other winners here: https://coast.noaa.gov/about/photo-contest/.
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Marie's Meanderings 
Congratulations! Keep up the good work. I looked at the others and yours was right up there with the best! TGIF to you, Marie!
Congratulations, Marie! The photo is beautiful, and it tells a story.
Thanks Vickie. Yes, I wonder how many times those bikes were used that summer?
Congrats on the honorable mention! It’s a great photo.
Thank you, Diana!
Congratulations 🎉 keep going beautiful photo! Well shared 🥰