08-19-2022 11:12 AM - last edited on 09-28-2022 12:14 AM by caroleighdeneen
Lovers of photography and coastal views – share your best photographs please!
Happy World Photography Day! Annually, on August 19, is World Photography Day which is a
celebration of photographic history - and a great excuse to share photos with the world. Two years ago, even, some of you have received a random day surprise that same day! Lots of pictures are getting shared in SAP Community and thinking of the variety of nice photos uploaded so far, I want to challenge you now and start this little photography competition.
Together with my colleagues, I was thinking of a suitable category for this challenge which we all would enjoy looking at during this time of the year.
Including many other countries, it’s currently summer here in Europe. Some being on vacation and others enjoying the warm temperatures at home.
My favorite place is the coast. I like the view and if possible, taking a dip in the water.
I don’t have easy access to a nice coast but when I do, I make sure I take pictures for the nice memory. Currently sitting in the (home) office like many of us here, wouldn’t it be refreshing to see some coastal pictures taken by the community?
Now, here’s how you can participate this photography competition:
What’s in it for you participating in the challenge?
The winner of our Coastal Photography Contest 2022 will win an SAP Merchandise Store voucher worth 100€.
How can you win?
Give kudos to the photographs you like the most until September 19, 12:00 pm CEST (there is no
limit on giving kudos, but once you gave kudos to a photograph, you can’t add another kudos
to the same).
See detailed competition details in my separate reply below.
I also loved reading through the ‘My favorite place’ – thread, getting inspiration for future travel journeys and learning from community members where their favorite place is. If you haven’t checked it out yet, I can recommend it. I noticed that there were many pictures of nature and I’m looking forward to more favorite places shared. Now for this competition, let’s enjoy some coastal sceneries!
09-01-2022 4:45 PM
Great pics @lenastodal - I've no clue where they are from, because I haven't been to either continent! But just wanted to share the Irish version with you 😄 - cows on the beach in County Galway (a photo I took many years ago).
09-01-2022 5:07 PM
Awww - lovely picture! Have to come back to County Galway to see it myself!
09-20-2022 4:47 PM
09-01-2022 3:38 PM
joining the competition with a view of the Portofino Coast (in Liguria, Italy), fresh from my summer vacation a few weeks ago!
09-05-2022 10:57 AM
This is the early morning view in Kemer, Turkey, where we vacationed at the end of August. I'm an early bird so this was my chance to grab some good seats before everyone else (yes, I am that person) and then do a few laps in the sea before enjoying my morning coffee.
09-20-2022 4:45 PM
09-07-2022 7:55 AM - edited 09-07-2022 7:59 AM
Oh my god! I just scrolled to all the images and they are all (really, absolutely ALL!) stunning! 😍
Thanks to everyone for sharing these incredible images. As I grew up at the coast I thought to share an image as well but these you shared already are so so great, beautiful and touching.
But what the heck! Here is mine, from Wremen in North Germany close to the city where I grew up. Taken a couple of weeks ago during a visit at my parent's place.
It was during low tide and you see some people walking the mudflat (Watt) 😊
Hope, you like it 😅
09-08-2022 10:11 AM
09-08-2022 10:19 AM
That's a stunning photo @Föß - nice perspective as well! Thanks for sharing!
I've also been lucky enough to see the lakes of Canada, breath-taking.
09-08-2022 10:50 AM
Wow! It really looks amazing. I need to visit the West of Canada. Only been to the East so far ...
09-09-2022 12:05 AM
The latest ocean pics from my camera roll. Taken a couple of weeks ago in Darwin where going down to the beach to watch the sunset is what everyone does during the dry season.
09-09-2022 5:13 PM
I love the ocean! 😎 The place I want to retire is on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Canada, facing the Pacific Ocean.
It is only a 30-minute ferry ride from Vancouver, and the picture above was taken early in the morning after sunrise, while the tide is at its lowest. You can see that most of the sand is made of crushed shells. I love the ability to just walk out there and harvest fresh oysters and clams for my meals. The seaweed is supposedly delicious and healthy too, but I haven't tried it yet. 😅
The sunsets are magnificent as well.
09-11-2022 11:47 PM
09-12-2022 3:32 AM
09-12-2022 1:45 PM
I have realized this year that I love coast so muuuch! I had to try the sunrise and woke up at 6 AM just to get this picture 😍 It is also part of my video! I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did!
09-20-2022 4:40 PM
09-12-2022 2:15 PM
This photo was from our recent vacation in New Milford, CT, USA. On the shores of Candlewood Lake there, there is a spot called Lover's Leap. It is quite scenic and peaceful.
09-12-2022 2:20 PM - edited 09-12-2022 2:20 PM
09-12-2022 5:55 PM - edited 09-12-2022 5:57 PM
The Diamond beach is located on Nusa Penida island, which is next to Bali, Indonesia. The road to the beach is not easy - 2 very narrow lanes with constant slides and turns, where cars, roosters or dogs hide behind every other corner, so you won't really relax while driving there. The steps from the parking place to the beach itself is tricky, the way back is even more so, but the whole way is definitely worth it.. paradise on Earth that you only could dream of.. here it is!
09-13-2022 7:53 AM
Wow, this is beautiful and sounds really like a little adventure 😊
09-13-2022 6:12 PM - edited 09-13-2022 6:13 PM
As a public sector employee, I'm ineligible, but just for fun, here's one of my favorites from sailing on Puget Sound (Seattle).
09-14-2022 8:54 AM
09-18-2022 12:49 PM - edited 09-18-2022 12:58 PM
Hi SCN People,
This Picture was taken on January 06, 2022, In the Last Week Of My Engineering,
This is the Coastal Near God Temple Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India.
While I am studying Computer Science engineering in K L University, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India.
I used to visit this place with my friend for every 2 weeks or 3 weeks to get blessings from goddess & to get peace of mind, at least used to spend 2 to 3 hours…
Thank You 🙂
Suggu Sandeep.
09-19-2022 11:29 AM - edited 09-19-2022 11:33 AM
Great pics and amazing contributions. today I am back from my parental leave and I had my visit to India last month, here you go.
09-20-2022 4:58 PM
09-20-2022 4:35 PM
Hey everyone! The competition is over and the winner is identified, read more in this blog post: https://blogs.sap.com/2022/09/20/random-day-surprise-international-coastal-clean-up-day/ A big thank you for all participants and lovely photos shared!
I personally enjoyed a lot the diversity of beatiful coastal pictures shared in this thread and invite everyone to continue sharing whenever you catch a special sunrise, sunset or just beautiful coastal moment that you would like to share with others.
"Life isn't perfect but it has perfect moments."
(unknown)
09-20-2022 4:39 PM
09-20-2022 4:55 PM
@RAHEEL_BABAR I also enjoyed your photo of Karachi in Pakistan. I like how you caught the moment full of happenings at the beach.
09-20-2022 4:57 PM
09-20-2022 4:52 PM
Thank you @mynynachau and everyone else, this was a really fun activity. I loved seeing everyones amazing photos.
09-20-2022 4:57 PM
06-13-2023 3:17 PM
All the photographers in the community: our newest competition is live, it's about coffee (or tea) with a view! Take a look, submit an existing picture or even take a new picture during the competition period: Coffee with a View Photography Competition 2023.
Looking forward to seeing you there.