When traveling, I tend to have an over-developed sense of the prevailing weather conditions. This has led to a certain degree of teasing from friends when out walking, particularly when I am the one suggesting getting down off the hills or moors because I’m detecting poor weather moving in way before the others.
However, on a recent boat trip, we met a weather front head on and thankfully this time, I was only a passenger. This was the view that confronted me through the lens.
I think you would agree that looks pretty threatening to the eye, however, our skipper had the latest satellite weather detection equipment on board and knew what he was doing, as well as having an intimate knowledge of the waters we were in. Throughout the trip, I was fascinated by the cloud formation. Was it something out of Twister, Torchwood or even Dr Who? Looking at the swirls I could make out a figure and a couple of faces, but it wasn’t until I got the camera back to my computer that I saw the full effect. (A larger version of the picture will be displayed if you click on it.)
Switching lenses, in the pouring rain, is never a good idea, but I thought it was worth a try and managed to come up with the picture below.
The dar skies look even more threatening in this one, however I think previous picture gives a better overall view with the light blue sky in the bottom right contrasting with the rain clouds.
I was reminded once again, whether on land, sea or in the air, never underestimate the power of nature.
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