An early evening walk at the Loonse and Drunense Duinen.

This place holds a special place in my heart, and I often find myself walking straight toward a familiar spot among the shifting sands. Today was one of those evenings. The sun was already low, nearing sunset, casting a warm golden light across the landscape.

Close to the ground, I noticed a small patch of grass catching that last light. Surrounded by sand, it stood there quietly, glowing. By lowering my perspective and opening up the aperture, I allowed the foreground and background to gently fade into softness, letting the light and the subject take center stage.

These inland sand dunes are shaped by wind, constantly moving and reshaping the terrain. Itโ€™s a dynamic landscape, even when it feels still.

Captured with my Canon 5DS R and Sigma 24โ€“70 Art, ISO 350, 1/500 sec.

More moments from this evening walk will follow.

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Golden sands stretch out beneath a vast blue sky at Harlech Beach, framed by rolling dunes that offer a perfect #SandDunes and #CoastalViews experience. Located in the scenic town of Harlech in Wales, the beach lies within the Snowdonia National Park, making it a serene #SeasideEscape for walkers and nature enthusiasts. The area is popular for #BeachWalk strolls, with the distant hills providing a dramatic backdrop for #NaturePhotography. Visitors often explore the expansive shoreline and the nearby dunes, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and wide-open coastal scenery.

Taken May 2009

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Walking Into the Storm on the Dunes

A storm was rapidly approaching but the sun was still shining when I took this. Moments later the dark clouds in the background had blown over, leaving some of us drenched, and then it was bright and sunny again.


Apertureฦ’/8CameraILCE-7RM5Focal length139mmISO100Shutter speed1/1000s

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Walking Into the Storm on the Dunes

A storm was rapidly approaching but the sun was still shining when I took this. Moments later the dark clouds in the background had blown over, leaving some of us drenched, and then it was bright and sunny again....

https://inphotos.org/2026/03/06/walking-into-the-storm-on-the-dunes/

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Nakatajima Sand Dunes in Hamamatsu

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Nakatajima Sand Dunes

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In Hamamatsu you can also find the Nakatajima Sand Dunes (around 20 minutes by bus from Hamamatsu Station). The perfect contrast to the JASDF airbase today: sand and waves, and no city noise.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nakatajima_Sand_Dunes

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