We've are certainly getting more than a normal portion of bad weather over here in the northern parts of the Netherlands. Most of the problems are still manageable but the inshore dikes aren't high or strong enough at some places; we have problems sending the water away to sea so the water levels are rather high inland. There are people being evacuated not that far from where I am living and the strong wind is also causing some problems. As things stand no I don't have to be worried though. But the weather is perfect for somebody with a weather sealed camera and lens! So while I was on the job I had some time to shoot these storm pictures. The light wasn't that great anymore so I had to resort to higher ISO's and I couldn't stop down the lens to the level I normally use.

1. Outdoor advertisement has lost its effectiveness...


2. A quite lively beach scene


3. High but not dry


4. A nature reserve filled with water

[OrangeKx]

#2 has some drama and #3 has a nice look to it. Like the B&W.

[Bob Harris]

Remco, that is some nasty weather you got there and those winds sure don't help much. A good test for your K5, stay indoors for a bit and don't worry, it will blow out of there in a couple of months

[Heinrich Lohmann]

Very nice images Remco, especially # 2 and 3 but the weather is really nasty. Hope it won't last too long and that the dikes will be OK.

[Cee Cee]

¡Ay, caramba! ... now that looks a little wild, nicely captured!
cheers

[Fries]

#2 has some drama and #3 has a nice look to it. Like the B&W.

Thanks! I'm using Silver Efex from Nik for B&W and I am really satisfied with it and the 'tweak ability' of the filters.

Remco, that is some nasty weather you got there and those winds sure don't help much. A good test for your K5, stay indoors for a bit and don't worry, it will blow out of there in a couple of months

A couple of months Bob? I was hoping for some relieve a bit sooner! Tomorow I'll stay indoors most of the day anyway, sitting at the news desk at work. I'll we be missing al the action... Thanks for looking and commenting!

Very nice images Remco, especially # 2 and 3 but the weather is really nasty. Hope it won't last too long and that the dikes will be OK.

Thanks Heinrich! It must be a bit surreal seeing this if you are still aboard on you cruise ship!

¡Ay, caramba! ... now that looks a little wild, nicely captured!
cheers

If a Australian starts writing Spanish I must be doing something good!

Cheers,

Remco

[Cee Cee]

a misspent youth Remco, far to many cartoons (Speedy Gonzales) ... or was it something from Bart Simpson

cheers.

[jsherman999]

Sensational.

[Fries]

a misspent youth Remco, far to many cartoons (Speedy Gonzales) ... or was it something from Bart Simpson

cheers.

Sensational.

Thanks Jay!

[Sailor]

Wow - great shots of some forbidding weather. There is a "texture" to turbulent, stormy water that you've captured perfectly, Remco. Great job, my friend.

Jer

[charliezap]

Very nice captures Remco that really convey the feeling of the nasty weather.--charliezap

[Fries]

Jer, Charlie. Thanks for looking en commenting!