The power of the waves impaled this crab carapace upright on the tideline . . . perfectly aligned with the very early morning sun. The glow was visible from quite a number of meters away, positively gorgeous. It seemed the orange sunlight that had just melted into the start of the day was being echoed as a last act of beauty by the crab.
I personify unashamedly.
Tide Line Still Life 
As you may know, we live near the shore as well, and one of the reminders are the crab shells found frequently on the property, in the stones, on the dock… a wonderful reminder of the sea nearby. M