Rubble to Rebirth 1

The Rhode Island coast's recovery from Sandy is slow but ongoing. They keep delaying the reopening of my beloved Sachest NWR due to the winter storms. This photo shows Easton's Beach in Newport--the rocks and other debris thrown up on the beach and the damage to the wall that separates the beach from the pavement outside. The piece of driftwood (I did not digitally enhance the color except for a touch of overall vibrance to the photo) lends the only real color to this otherwise rather bleak scene. Taken two weeks ago on an overcast day.