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An image from a series of captures from Porth Nanven (Cot Valley) showing the sea breaking over the dinosaur eggs on the beach. In the background, the twin peaks of the Brison rocks sit on the horizon.
A very challenging afternoon and evening clambering over the granite boulders that nest on the beach.
This shows another large wave smashing into Otter Cliff in Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island, Maine. (image 3282) Please also visit: www.acadiamagic.com/.
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Third Place - Winners Gallery Best of The Best Contest 99 - Dragon Dagger Awards group - 24th July 2010 :-) Thanks to all who voted for my image :-)
Second Place of the June Contest: Earth, Sea, Sky - The Unforgettable Pictures Group - 8th July 2010 - Thanks for all who voted for my image - take care Linda :-)
Second Place in our Competition "I Love Water!" - Fauna and Flora Group - 30th May 2010 - Thanks to all who voted for my image - well pleased :-)
Loved the way the sunlight caught these waves and the lovely green hue it highlighted ...............
The cape and lighthouse are located at the extreme southwestern corner of Washington State on the north side of the Columbia River bar, it faces both the Pacific Ocean and the Columbia River.
In 1788 English fur trader, Cptn John Meares named it “Cape Disappointment” when he mistakenly thought that the mouth of the Columbia River was only a bay.
It is the oldest lighthouse still in use on the west coast; the 53-foot brick tower was built in 1856 to cut the frequency of shipwrecks on the Columbia River bar known as the "Graveyard of the Pacific.”
Cape Disappointment receives about 2,552 hours of fog a year – the equivalent of 106 days – making it one of the foggiest places in the US.
In fact, the ship that originally tried to bring materials for a lighthouse here in 1853 sank with its cargo 2 miles offshore.
Construction got underway two years later, but was again delayed when it was discovered that the upper diameter of the tower was not large enough to accommodate the four-ton, Fresnel Lens; the entire tower had to be dismantled brick by brick and rebuilt.
The lighthouse was also fitted with a 1,600-pound fog bell, but it was found to have little value due to the roar of the surf and the distance at which mariners needed to hear it.
Another thing wasn’t just right - vessels coming from the north could not see the lighthouse, so another lighthouse was needed - nearby North Head Lighthouse was built in 1898.
One would think with all these things going wrong during that time that this was where the name “Cape Disappointment” originated from.
This was the first time we visited the Oregon Coast in the fall. One of the reasons we decided to go at this time of year was to have the remote possibility of a big offshore storm that would create mammoth waves........ WE GOT SOOOO LUCKY!!!!! I have included the people viewing on the right for scale. The waves were not actually breaking on those people, but we all felt the spray!!! This wave was breaking well over 100 feet high!!!!
Nikon D850 with Nikkor 70-200mm F2.8 at 75mm, F8, ISO 400, 1/1000sec.
Our weather has been horrible of late and today we have not has so much rain but it is oh so windy!!
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Mono version of a previous post.....no doubt about it, good 'ol black & white sure has more impact!!
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Well, as I live 5 minutes from the coastline I do love to be beside the seaside! I also love to get out and about for a walk and generally will find myself in the neighbouring town of Troon as there is a lovely rocky coastline that I enjoy!
Today, was just a little rough but it was nice to catch this crashing wave!
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The waves are Reynisfjara are something to behold. Not sure I've seen such impressive waves as those along that beach and the neighbouring Dyrholaey. They are dangerous too, taking lives from time to time, as people underestimate the power of the currents and under-tow. Sneaker waves literally sneak up on people, and tourists go right down to the edge of the water are often caught, and can be seen running madly up the beach, feet wet, sometimes tripping, sometimes tripods left to fall into the surf.
It is a stunning place, but quite incredible to see the way people dice with their safety for the sake of a photo...
Be careful here people!
A rogue wave breaches the lava shelf at Thor's Well. Milliseconds later, the wave hit my position, effectively trashing a new 5D MkII. Cape Perpetua, Oregon USA
Strong winds with gusts more than 50mph, trying to stay on my feet was challenging enough, let alone trying to frame a scene and hold the camera steady. Two of the most iconic engine houses of Cornwall are located at the Crowns in Botallack, in an area of Cornwall that is designated a World heritage site.
The sun further dropped to the horizon. The thick clouds stayed clear right above the sun but still lingered not too far away, which helped create a very dramatic sight. The glow in the sky intensified. So did the glow cast on every surface. Every surface that my eyes landed on turned gold.
Very strong winds blowing and quite cold but at least Storm Bert has moved on! It was great to get out for a good old walk, this morning although I have to be honest and say that the wind was oh so strong which didn't make it pleasant when close to the sea!
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A stormy Alaskan coastline scene is raw, powerful wilderness at its most dramatic—where the untamed North Pacific meets jagged shores in a symphony of wind, waves, and weather 🌊⛈️✨
Picture this: towering black clouds boil low over the horizon, heavy with rain and occasional lightning flashes that streak across the sky like electric veins. Massive, steel-gray waves pound relentlessly against rugged black basalt rocks, sea stacks, and sheer cliffs—spray exploding upward in white fury, misting the air with salt. The ocean churns a deep, moody teal-to-charcoal, foam streaking the crests as swells crash with thunderous roars that echo off the mountains.
In Southeast Alaska (think Kenai Peninsula, Prince William Sound, or the Inside Passage's outer edges), these storms are legendary—fueled by Pacific lows that slam into the coast, whipping winds to gale force and dropping sheets of rain. Bald eagles might still wheel overhead, hugging the cliffs for shelter, while distant spruce forests darken under the deluge. No palm trees here—just raw, elemental power: eroded headlands, tide pools churning, and the constant reminder of nature's indifference and beauty.
It's the kind of scene that makes you feel small yet alive—perfect captured in long exposures for silky water and streaking clouds, or fast shutter to freeze the explosive spray. Best in fall/winter when storms peak, but always unpredictable—layers, waterproof gear, and respect for the elements are non-negotiable.
Pro tip: From spots like Homer's spit, Valdez, or remote Kodiak shores, chase the forecast for incoming fronts—then hunker down with hot cocoa and watch the show. Pure Alaskan intensity that photographs like a painting!
What is usually a very quiet and calm little inlet, this day was crazy with crashing waves and logs etc hitting the shoreline.
The storm was moving on and out of the area, the sun was going down and we were getting some nice color coming in.
Point Lobos State Reserve.
Carmel, California.
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10 Stop Neutral Density Filter
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Ring-Billed Gull ~ Lake Michigan Shoreline ~ Chicago, Illinois
Nikon D7500, Sigma 18-300, ISO 320, f/8.0, 300mm, 1/2000s
It was low evening light when I captured the waves crashing against these pretty rocks. My slow 1/30 shutter speed produced the smooth water motion.
I see someone has balanced a few rocks atop two of the boulders. So far the waves haven't knocked them over :)
Have a great Sunday...
I love the chaos of crashing waves, and particularly like to use a filter or two to slow the shutter speed down a little to capture some movement. I take these shots handheld, which is also easier when the wind is ridiculously strong, as it was on this occasion (I didn't actually get out of the car, just took these through the open car window - didn't want to risk the door coming off its hinge!).
It was a storm like no other with two major weather phenoms coming together on the same day. The term 'king tide' is used to describe the highest most extreme tides of the year. It is above the highest water level reached at high tide on an average day. These tides occur when the orbits and alignment of the earth, moon, and sun combine to produce the greatest tidal forces. This along with a winter storm with very strong winds makes for amazing storm watching.
Getting soaking wet and chilled to the bone was so worth it, the power of the storm was so incredible as the waves crashed down on the rocky shore, the ground shook.
A perfect west coast winter day. There were no endless beaches this trip with the tides so high, the waves greeted you as you walked down the path to the beach. The huge pieces of driftwood were being tossed like toothpicks in the surf, a reminder of how strong the ocean waves and currents are.
* this image even though is not the clearest image shows the intensity of the storm. Hard to keep the sharpness in huge winds and rain.
Perfect time of year to visit the west coast; just after a full moon for extreme tides - just missing the winds to lift the waves - the Pacific Ocean still put on quite the show though.
Cannon Beach, Oregon
One of Oregon's most beloved coastal parks, Ecola State Park at Cannon Beach, is about as beautiful as it gets on the state's Pacific shore. After driving into the parking lot, most visitors get out of the car and stare.
Even on a gorgeous summer day when several hundred people were milling around the parking lot, I was the only one who took the time to hike 1.5 miles down to Crescent Beach, where I shared the warm sand with a flock of curved-beaked whimbrels.
As the surf crashes onto the beach, the offshore lighthouse on Tillamook Rock dances in and out of the cloud banks that often cloak it. No longer used as a lighthouse, it most recently served as a columbarium for ashes of the deceased.
The trail down to Crescent Beach begins at the Ecola Point parking area, which also has other paved paths to viewpoints. At low tide, Crescent Beach is accessible directly from the town of Cannon Beach, though this access is best left for locals who know how to time the tide at Chapman Point.
Beyond Ecola Point, the park road ends at Indian Beach, with even more memorable views of offshore seastacks, crashing waves and bird sanctuaries.
Visitors tend to range a bit farther afield from this parking lot, taking time to poke around in the tide pools and to hike part of the trail that crosses Tillamook Head and reaches Seaside in six miles.
If you go: Ecola State Park is on the north side of Cannon Beach, accessible by a two-mile curvy (but paved) road through a coastal forest to parking lots at Ecola Point and Indian Beach. Park at Ecola Point and follow trail signs to Crescent Beach.
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Life is like an ocean.
It can be calm and still or rough and rigid.
But in the end it’s always beautiful.
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When the waves meet the cliffs of Cape Disappointment
One more from this amazing area. I stood there on the piles of driftwood for 2 hours watching and capturing photos as the tide came in - it was just too hard to leave.
Spectacular crashing waves finding their way into the craggy shoreline and the caves making for quite the show!
Life is like the ocean. Waves will try to knock you down and push you back to where you started but once you fight through them, the entire ocean is yours
~ Author unknown ~
I headed down to Bovisand beach hoping for a sunset and surf at high tide.
A clean 2ft wave gave me a few ideas for the "Surfs Up" comp. this month. After a few attempts at capturing the surf on the beach I noticed a curved rock catching the sun. This wave from one of the bigger sets gave me this shot....Phew... Dodgy!
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Well, this could be the shortest walk I've taken in such a long time! Waves were crashing against the beach wall so I thought I should turn back!!
365/2023 - A Never Ending Journey ~ 365/350
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