A very low tide at Santa Barbara, California’s East Beach reveals a sea wall whose barnacles, mussels, and erosion combine to suggest some magical creatures. Anyway, that is what I see. How about you?
A fantastical quadruped with another grazing behind?
The creatures look even more mysterious in shadow:
Here are some close-ups of the creature’s hide:
Note the anemones nestled at the creature’s feet:
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What amazing natural formations. I can see the creatures. But I can also see them as a kind of palace with secret nooks and crannies for water fairies.
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Nice! I like that view!
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