That would be nice for the people that don't have as much accessibility to beaches and oceans but whatever everyone else thinks is ok, I might be able to find another picture that's fits

 

I think almost any body of water could qualify. "A beach is a geological landform along the shoreline of a body of water. It usually consists of loose particles which are often composed of rock, such as sand, gravel, shingle, pebbles, or cobblestones. The particles of which the beach is composed can sometimes instead have biological origins, such as shell fragments or coralline algae fragments." According to Wikipedia. So most shorelines would be fitting. Just my . It would also allow for a handful more photos to be included. I know I have seen beaches that are "beaches" but, wouldn't even want to go near the water.

 

i'm with that guy! ^^^

 

Ugh, I don't have any beach pictures. I'm a disgrace to Floridians! lol
Actually, I think I have some beach pictures on my other laptop, but that one quit working last year.

 

I think we are going for the traditional sense of the words. Ocean... beach... it brings to mind palm trees, sand, sea birds, etc. Lets clear this up so we are all on the same page.

 

i think the category is clear in that ocean beaches/ocean pics were intended. i also agree that a "beach" is any shore along a body of water that is not simply a bank. it must be 'beach-like' in it's slope and composition... hope that clears up my thoughts a bit

 

I agree with ABN31B. The category is fairly clear. I know I stated a fact about beaches, but we all know what a beach really is. If someone submits something that isn't quite in the category it should be up to the judge to determine if it really fits. I had other photos I thought about submitting ie: underwater stuff, seagulls, boats, and even fish. It's a category that has many options. I chose something that fit the category in my own opinion. Other opinions may vary. I also plan on voting to what I feel the category is suppose to mean. In reality a river is not a beach unless there is a defined area that looks like a "beach". Just my opinion. Again...Opinions Vary.

 

A beach to me is a sandy shore...on the ocean. I'd also accept a beach on a lake though. The river shot had no beach in it, or any ocean in it. So am I going to change the category to "bodies of water?". I'm really indifferent..I have options for entries for both categories.

 

The window was all clean... then you came along and made it clear as mud again!
I am going to stick with the traditional thought on this theme and enter a beach/ocean photo.

 

I might have some nice "Bodies of water" photos. I'll see when I get home.