Photo101: Water

Posted on March 9, 2016 by HogriderDookes

When I saw today’s assignment I had a great idea, but unfortunately Mother Nature had other plans.

Last night a severe gale blew in from the Atlantic with winds gusting to over 80 miles per hour, my gentle stroll along a North Cornwall beach turned into a trial of endurance and for the first time in my life I was blown off my feet, several times!

Now please, before the “Laughter Police” are called, I wasn’t ever putting myself in danger or in need of rescue by others, I stayed well back from the sea and checked the tides before I ventured out. This also meant that I didn’t get as close to the surf as I planned for the original idea, but I got a few reasonable shots that I hope you enjoy.

As an aside, the lens got so thoroughly coated with salt in the strong north wind, that I was reduced to licking it to keep it clear, yeck!

Anyway here are the photos!

This last shot looks so benign and peaceful, it wasn’t, I just wish it had sound so you could hear the wind howling!

I hope that these are watery enough for everyone!

All taken today on the beach at Crackington Haven in North Cornwall; 50.7445N, 4.6377W.

Catch you all soon.

Dookes

35 thoughts on “Photo101: Water”

arv! on March 9, 2016 at 5:42 pm said:

Lovely pictures!

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- HogriderDookes on March 9, 2016 at 5:46 pm said:
  
  Thank you.
  Lovely bruise on my knee now as well! 🙂
  
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  - arv! on March 9, 2016 at 6:17 pm said:
    
    Ha ha! I guess this picture will always remind you of one..
    Happy healing!
    
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  - HogriderDookes on March 9, 2016 at 6:20 pm said:
    
    Nothing that a ride on a motorbike won’t cure! 🙂
    
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Karl on March 9, 2016 at 5:46 pm said:

Nice spiral in the foreground in that first shot. Thanks for being so dedicated and sticking it out (no pun intended in reference to your lens cleaning method) to get these shots.

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- HogriderDookes on March 9, 2016 at 5:48 pm said:
  
  Ha, ha!
  Seriously though, it was great to be there and I probably wouldn’t have gone without the assignment to encourage me!
  
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Canadian Doll Notebook on March 9, 2016 at 5:47 pm said:

The first one is definitely my favourite. I liked all the ripples around the rock in the centre.

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- HogriderDookes on March 9, 2016 at 5:48 pm said:
  
  That’s the pool I got blown into as well! So I have mixed feeling about that shot!!!!!
  
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  - Canadian Doll Notebook on March 9, 2016 at 5:53 pm said:
    
    It turned out well!
    
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  - HogriderDookes on March 9, 2016 at 5:54 pm said:
    
    Thank you.
    
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ruomee on March 9, 2016 at 6:00 pm said:

I like how you included the coordinates of the location. Also the clouds looks super fluffy!

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- HogriderDookes on March 9, 2016 at 6:02 pm said:
  
  Well, I just thought that Crackington is such a small place I’d better put it on the map, so to speak!
  Not only were the clouds fluffy, they were doing about 100mph!
  
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Bob on March 9, 2016 at 7:54 pm said:

The second photo is beautiful, but scary as well. The power of the sea and the respect it commands is evident.

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- HogriderDookes on March 9, 2016 at 9:43 pm said:
  
  Exactly, that’s why I stayed well away.
  Exhilarating to be there though!
  
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Patrick M. Faller on March 9, 2016 at 10:18 pm said:

I actually feel I can “hear” the wind in the way the clouds billow out against that sharp blue sky. There’s something loud, too, about the sand exposed by the outrushing tide, too. Great shots.

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- HogriderDookes on March 9, 2016 at 11:24 pm said:
  
  Thanks Patrick, I’m pleased that you like them.
  
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nevenapeeva on March 9, 2016 at 10:28 pm said:

Delightful photos! The result definitely is worth for what you went trough for it today.

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- HogriderDookes on March 9, 2016 at 11:22 pm said:
  
  I think you are probably right, I’m pretty pleased with the results!
  
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alba10 on March 10, 2016 at 1:12 am said:

Great pics Dookes!!
First one I love the composition. Second the movement and action in the shot and the third one makes me want to visit!
Fabby 🙂

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- HogriderDookes on March 10, 2016 at 9:23 am said:
  
  Thanks A. I really enjoyed grabbing these shots, despite the conditions and wet bum!
  It’s a super spot no matter what the weather is and pretty good for surfing at the right state of the tide.
  
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  - alba10 on March 10, 2016 at 5:11 pm said:
    
    As I said yesterday, you live in a beautiful part of the country 🙂
    
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  - HogriderDookes on March 10, 2016 at 5:31 pm said:
    
    Yes, you’re right and I never take it for granted either!
    
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indacampo on March 10, 2016 at 2:25 am said:

The wind and rain carves into the sand similarly during Wet Season here. Sending you a virtual high five for your tenacity! And the photos and description make me feel chilly again. 😊

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- HogriderDookes on March 10, 2016 at 9:25 am said:
  
  It was one of those days when I feel really alive!
  
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SpiritualJourney17 on March 10, 2016 at 4:38 am said:

Great photos! The 2nd shot is my favorite.

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- HogriderDookes on March 10, 2016 at 9:26 am said:
  
  It’s certainly wild water in that shot!
  
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KathleenBDuncan on March 10, 2016 at 4:42 am said:

Yes, that last shot looks peaceful! Glad you included the true story!

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- HogriderDookes on March 10, 2016 at 9:27 am said:
  
  I was sitting there getting my breath back, but still getting battered by the wind!
  
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simpledimple on March 10, 2016 at 7:05 pm said:

Love the peaceful ambience in those shots. Calm and refreshing. Great photos! 🙂

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- HogriderDookes on March 10, 2016 at 7:50 pm said:
  
  Thank you, but I can assure you it wasn’t very peaceful taking them!
  
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  - simpledimple on March 10, 2016 at 7:55 pm said:
    
    Lol. Nothing good comes easy. And it takes a great deal of hardwork to achieve anything meaningful. Now, you are enjoying the encomiums and I think, that will ease the ‘pains’ of taking the shots. 🙂
    
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Hilda & Elba on March 11, 2016 at 8:25 am said:

Nice captures ! love your 2nd photo, makes me feel the wind !!!

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- HogriderDookes on March 11, 2016 at 8:43 am said:
  
  Thank you, I wish the picture had sound as the wind was deafening
  
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mjpichette on March 17, 2016 at 3:25 pm said:

These are breathtaking! There are so many great things going on in that first one… colours, swirls, ripples, footprints… Oh, my!

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- HogriderDookes on March 17, 2016 at 7:45 pm said:
  
  I glad you like it. Thanks for the feedback.
  
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