Photographer: Barbara Pindo Summary Author: Barbara PindoShown above is Pantanello Beach, on the central-eastern coast of Sicily (Italy), as observed near high tide on February 23, 2021. This mostly sandy, horseshoe-shaped beach has a steep drop-off just offshore, where currents need to be heeded. Agave plants, common along the seaside here, help to stabilize the shoreline. Note the waxing, gibbous Moon (at top). Photo Details: Samsung s9 + phone camera; ISO 50; 1/800 second exposure; f/2.4; 4.3 mm.
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