The Opal Coast in France during low tide.
The Opal Coast (French: Côte d'Opale) is a coastal strip in the region of Hauts-de-France in northern France. It includes part of the coastline along The Channel, from Dunkirk to Berck at the mouth of the Authie.
The character of the coast changes the further west one goes. While the North Sea coast near Dunkirk (French Westhoek) is fairly flat with a modest strip of dunes, the extreme northwestern tip along the strait of Calais near Cap Blanc-Nez and Cap Gris-Nez is characterized by chalk cliffs rising high above the sea.
Culturally and historically, the area is very recognizable: in the early Middle Ages, Germanic dialects were still spoken along the entire coastline. Many place names therefore have a Lower Frankish or Flemish origin and resemble those found in Flanders. In the course of the centuries, the language border shifted further and further eastward.
The photo was taken during the changing of the tides with a long shutter speed creating the effect of pastel. This creates a dreamy image which gives you the idea of being sucked into the image.
                                
 
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