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Sunrise captured this morning from Avon beach. Although an average morning this was a fleeting moment as shortly afterwards it was rain throughout the rest of the day...
Waves were crashing against the North Pier the other day and I was able to freeze one of them with the lighthouse in the background...
"The sea's only gifts are harsh blows, and occasionally the chance to feel strong. Now I don't know much about the sea, but I do know that that's the way it is here. And I also know how important it is in life not necessarily to be strong but to feel strong. To measure yourself at least once. To find yourself at least once in the most ancient of human conditions. Facing the blind death stone alone, with nothing to help you but your hands and your own head.”
― Jon Krakauer, Into the Wild
.....Next thing you know, I looked up and saw a large wave crash over the rocks, the tentacles of spray reaching the camera and I. I could taste the salt on my face when I licked my lips.
Fair warning. Not a total drenching but a reminder of the oceans free and uncontrollable will.
Time to head back to the safety of the beach.
And just when I thought I was safe.........
(wont be able to post tomorrow so may finish off this probably boring story this arvo!).
Waves crashing on the rocks at Winterton on Sea. 24,000 tonnes of rock have been imported from Norway to bolster sea defences along this stretch of the coast. This is all part of the fight against coastal erosion and in addition to the existing sea walls and sea groynes.
Gale force 7 winds at Uttakleiv beach in the Lofoten Islands
Haukland, Nordland, Norway
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At Los Hervideros one can experience both, the majesty and the elemental force of nature when the mighty waves are beating against the rocky coast. I hope you enjoy the third picture in my #Lanzarote series.
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Lovely to see the Gulls skimming the waves searching for food with ease while I struggle to stand up and take a picture😀
More waves coming in fast with the high tide.
Llandanwg Beach sits between the towns of Barmouth and Harlech on the southern side of Tremadog Bay. It is also part of the wider Snowdonia National Park and situated close to the pretty Afon Dwyryd estuary.
The sand dunes to the back of the beach conceal the tiny church of Saint Tanwg which dates from the 13th century. A small path winds through the dunes and leads you to the beach from the central car park area or you can take a trail from Cardigan Bay. As you sit on the pristine sands you will also be able to enjoy vistas of the rugged Rhinog Mountains in the distance.
The beach here shelves gently into the sea making this a good place to swim, although there is no lifeguard so care should be taken. When the tide is low, it reveals a causeway out to pretty Mochras which is also known by its local nickname of Shell Island due to the plethora of different hued shells found on the its beach.
Due to its strategic position, Llandanwg Beach is shielded from the well known Welsh winds which can be a little fresh at times meaning that you can enjoy this area even in the off-season. The beach is also well-loved by locals including fisherman who come here for the plentiful supplies of bass, mackerel, flatfish, and dogfish. With that in mind keen anglers will find plenty to do here, or you can explore dainty rock pools or simply go for a stroll on the soft, pristine sand.
Amenities at Traeth Llandanwg include disabled access and the village is also home to the quaint Y Maes Cafe close to the beach which operates from June to October
Crashing wave at Tsitsikama section of Garden Route National Park, South Africa. The cottage is one of the accomodation units available at Storms River camp.
Stormy ocean
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Kynance cove, Cornwall, UK
Kynance Cove is a stunning spot located on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall. This beautiful cove with dramatic rock stacks has become a popular destination for visitors. Adding to its breathtaking beauty are the turquoise waters, white sand and rugged cliff faces. The cove is surrounded by some of the most stunning landscapes in the UK, making it an ideal location for hiking and exploring.
It's not often I find myself planning for a midday shoot outdoors. Strong Westerlies had been forecast to coincide with a spring high tide around noon. Conditions sounded promising so I decided to head out in hope of finding a nice stormy sea and some big waves to photograph.
I arrived at my chosen mark to find a scene of chaos. It was extremely windy with large waves constantly crashing-in and sea spray going everywhere. Had a quick scout around and luckily found a well-sheltered spot that was close enough to the action. The light was changing all the time with scattered clouds moving across the sky, causing different parts of the scene to illuminate at random intervals. After settling on a composition I stuck it out for a couple of hours, shooting well over 100 frames - you know it's time to quit when you start to see demonic forms appearing in the waves 😉
My vision for this image was to capture the motion of a stormy sea using a mixture of fast and slow shutter speeds, so the different exposures could be blended together in post. It was quite a challenge with the light changing constantly along with all the chaos to hand. The final image was a composite of six exposures all taken from the same spot.