Esther's photos with the keyword: shore

The Ipernity Group, "The Sunday Challenge" has designated the use of texture as this week's challenge. I had never used textures or the layers features in Photoshop Elements, so for me, it was a real challenge. Thanks to Peter for his help in figuring out how to blend layers. Thanks to Parée for being the creator of the texture, "Crystal Mountains," which can be found at www.flickr.com/photos/pareeerica/5230064131/in/pool-textures_only . Summer 2014/Texture.15

Willemstad, Curaçao AIMG 0644

Heritage Museums and Gardens in Sandwich, Massachusetts was once the home of noted rhododendron hybridizer, Charles Owen Dexter. The grounds are filled with rare and unique varieties of rhododendrons and azaleas. AIMG 2911

Bar Harbor, Maine AIMG 2623

Bar Harbor, Maine AIMG 2591

Jordan Pond, Acadia National Park, Maine AIMG 2548

Jordan Pond, Acadia National Park, Maine AIMG 2550

Sand Beach, Acadia National Park, Maine AIMG 2488

Shete Boka National Park in Curaçao is on the northern portion of the island and is exposed to heavy wave action and rough seas. The land is rugged, rocky and dry. AIMG 9250

Shete Boka National Park in Curaçao is on the northern portion of the island and is exposed to heavy wave action and rough seas. The land is rugged, rocky and dry. AIMG 9224

Shete Boka National Park in Curaçao is on the northern portion of the island and is exposed to heavy wave action and rough seas. The land is rugged, rocky and dry. AIMG 9201

Shete Boka National Park in Curaçao is on the northern portion of the island and is exposed to heavy wave action and rough seas. The land is rugged, rocky and dry. AIMG 9197

Shete Boka National Park in Curaçao is on the northern portion of the island and is exposed to heavy wave action and rough seas. The land is rugged, rocky and dry. AIMG 9207

Port Douglas, Australia AIMG 2047

An underwater reef and two islands know as the Casuarinas (The Brothers) extended approximately 20 to 25 miles south of Cape du Couedic on Kangaroo Island. Kangaroo Island is the third largest island in Australia after Tasmania and Melville Island. Less that 4,600 people inhabit the island. The island is known for its natural beauty and wildlife. AIMG_6492

Kangaroo Island is the third largest island in Australia after Tasmania and Melville Island. Less that 4,600 people inhabit the island. The island is known for its natural beauty and wildlife. AIMG_6490

It takes a real beach worshipper to come out on a cool, drizzly day and sit on pebbles and rocks. Shot in Nice, France. AIMG_2890

Neotropic cormorant at Monterey del Mar, Costa Rica. Their diet consists primarily of small fish which they hunt by diving from the surface of the water and paddling with their feet. Their feathers are not waterproof so they often can be seen on the surface with their wings outstretched to dry. AIMG_0346