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a long exposure of a pier at night

In the coastal realm, an ingenious creation emerged from the shores of East London, South Africa. Behold the remarkable dolosse, born in the 1960s. Crafted by the visionary engineer Eric Merrifield, these concrete giants reshaped the landscape of coastal defense. Inspired by the tetrapod's design, the dolos evolved into a formidable force against the relentless ocean. With their intricate interlocking forms, they became guardians of the coastline, dissipating the ferocious power of crashing waves.

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