Storm at peak tide, a photo from East Lothian, Scotland

Photographer's Note

We were expecting the highest tides of the year on Tuesday and Wednesday, 5.7 m above chart datum, but there was also a ferocious storm from the north east which brought waves above the level of the quays. I took some shots through the window but did not think they were good enough for TE. Yağmur persuaded me to try. Some adjustment of levels brought out colour and contrast in this one before downsizing. The workshop shows the scene 68 seconds later as the peak of another wave arrives.

Damage in Dunbar was relatively minor; the harbour at North Berwick, a few miles away, sufffered much more. See Alastair Seagroatt's pictures and links.

zoomer, saxo042, Docarmo, BWJ, maloutim, daddo has marked this note useful

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zoomer (6) 2010-04-04 17:41

Hello,I love anything connected to the sea and this shot is a dramatic and atmospheric rendition of it's many moods.Super light and colors.Best regards Wolf.

saxo042 (38024) 2010-04-05 11:28

Hi Winifred,
An excellent capture of the powers of nature! Quite a surrealistic view of wind and waves. The WS is also very good! A very special picture with a lot of action and strength!
Kind regards
Gunnar

Docarmo (9767) 2010-04-05 21:47

Hi Winifred,
The image accomplishes its role of showing us how furious was this storm! Very impressive!
Thanks for sharing,
Docarmo

Glint (6171) 2010-04-07 2:00

hello Winifred,
this looks wild and exciting. I was going to ask you if you managed to keep your hat on but of course you were indoors. Even so, I bet you were hoping your chimney pot wouldn't blow off. It's a good shot given that it was taken through your window. Your pp work has brought out the colours somewhat and those wee touches of yellow confirm that this isn't a b&w.
best regards,
Bev

mafegan (8626) 2010-04-08 2:52

Wow Winifred
A wild storm! 2 good action shots giving a realistic impression of the event - what a sight through your window! Tfs, Marlene

Fis2 (123877) 2010-04-10 15:07

Witaj Winifred!
Your photo is interesting.
Excellent atmoscere, fantastic climate.
Good frame and light.
Well done.
Regards
Krzysztof

batalay (41257) 2010-04-11 20:15

Hello Winifred,

Between the cresting tide and the howling winds I can see why shooting from inside was very much more appealing than braving the outside. Yagmur was right. This is a photo well worth submitting, as is the complementary ws.

I am reading an excellent book by Basil Mahon, "The Man Who Changed Everything: the Life of James Cleark Maxwell." I hope very much to visit Edinburgh again, and indeed to make it to Dunbar to meet you.

Warm regards,

Bulent

ymrk (15085) 2010-04-13 9:11

Very creative photoangle, sooo succesful perspective and pretty thought!I've liked the hard striking waves.
All the best :))

Yağmur

cihandoger (344) 2010-04-15 5:50

Stormy weather, what ı most liked. Lightning, waves, rain, thunder...
Nice photo
Congratulations...

AiresSantos (56155) 2010-05-19 12:46

Hi Winifred
Impressive picture of the storm
Fine POV, excellent details
Have a nice evening
Aires

BWJ (3094) 2010-05-30 7:12

Hello Winifred,
This looks like quite a storm; it is an excellent display of nature’s strength. Your POV is great capturing the waves crashing in all their fury against the break wall. A nice variety of color tones dramatize and document the severity of the storm. Your workshop is equally as impressive.
Best regards,
Betty

maloutim (11341) 2010-06-05 0:25

Hello Winifred!
Not bad for a picture taken through the window!
It certainly brings out the atmosphere of the storm! It also lets us know about the environment you live in! There must never be a moment of boredom, living so close to the sea, and the port!
I tried a WS, but I am not sure at all if it's true to the real atmosphere of the moment!
Kind regards.
Marie Louise.

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jmdias (79105) 2010-06-14 3:18

winifred

here, despite the blurred image, we can enjoy how ferocious can be the sea. nice framing with the boat in a side and waves in the other one. I liked the stormy mood. nice job under hard conditions

hugs

jorge

Didi (61473) 2010-06-19 3:21

Hi Wini
Nice view on the storm, terrific picture.
We had some big problems with sea and rain yhis year in France.
Best regards

daddo (28696) 2010-07-09 18:06

Hi Winifred. A change from the usual pretty shots one sees on TE where nature is at its best behaviour. Godd to see the other face- one of fury and wantonness. Effective capture of this crazy time. Regards. Klaudio.