Repairing sea defences, excavator with grabber placing boulders on shingle beach, Chesil Beach, Dorset, England
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Repairing sea defences, excavator with grabber placing boulders on shingle beach, Chesil Beach, Dorset, England
Repairing sea defences, excavator with grabber placing boulders on shingle beach, Chesil Beach, Dorset, England, February 2014
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 10085937
© FLPA/Steve Trewhella
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Rockin' the Beach - When Heavy Machinery Meets Mother Nature's Wrath!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo, taken by FLPA/Steve Trewhella, we witness an epic battle between man and nature on Chesil Beach in Dorset, England. As the sea relentlessly erodes the coast, a mighty excavator with its grabber takes center stage to repair the damaged sea defenses. With finesse and precision, this mechanical marvel places massive boulders onto the shingle beach like puzzle pieces. It's as if these rocks are being carefully arranged by a giant hand to fortify against further erosion. The sheer power of this machine is awe-inspiring! The scene itself is straight out of an action movie - waves crashing against the shore while our hero excavator valiantly fights back. With each rock lifted and placed, it seems to say "Take that, relentless Atlantic!". This photo perfectly captures both the beauty and resilience of coastal landscapes. It reminds us that even in winter's grip, there is still work to be done protecting our shores from nature's forces. So next time you visit Chesil Beach or any other coastal paradise around Europe, take a moment to appreciate not only its natural splendor but also those unsung heroes behind-the-scenes – machines like this excavator working tirelessly to keep our coasts intact!
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