Landscape Yesterday's Shoot=Pear Shaped

Yesterday's Shoot=Pear Shaped · 10:09 PM

I thought I would maybe go get some rugged water and some nice ND long exposures, but I was not prepared for this. I had been to The Gap in Albany West Australia a few times, a popular and dangerous tourist attraction but never in such severe weather. The wind was howling and waves were topping the 25m cliff with sea spray drenching everything in sight. I had my camera held under my coat and these are just point and shoot grab shots to give an indication of what it was like, I was blown over twice, luckily the wind was inshore. The 3rd pic is a wave topping the 25m (approx 75ft) mark.

tessfully · 09-23-2012, 05:33 AM

What an extraordinary sight! You must have felt fully alive standing there as witness to this powerful wind and surf. The rock is amazing. Thanks so much sharing Dean. Very awe-inspring...

**Cee Cee** · 09-23-2012, 05:55 AM

wow! ... so there was no thought of dropping a line in then

, cheers.

**Bob Harris** · 09-23-2012, 06:19 AM

Man that's crazy, great shots especially considering the weather. Maybe another day, would like to see the ND shots.

slowpez · 09-23-2012, 07:15 AM

What power the sea has. Glad you managed not to hurt yourself when you got blown over.

**Sailor** · 09-23-2012, 07:40 AM

Dramatic and tempestuous. Super job.

Jer

charliezap · 09-23-2012, 08:34 AM

The power of the ocean nicely captured.--charliezap

deaning · 09-23-2012, 10:03 PM

Originally posted by tessfully

What an extraordinary sight! You must have felt fully alive standing there as witness to this powerful wind and surf.

Certainly did! I have a healthy respect for the power of nature, all the tourists left quickly and it was quite something being alone there.

Originally posted by Cee Cee

wow! ... so there was no thought of dropping a line in then, cheers.

None lol!

Originally posted by Bob Harris

Man that's crazy, great shots especially considering the weather. Maybe another day, would like to see the ND shots.

It's only about 45mins away and I will get some ND hopefully of something a little different from the usual touristy shots of the area and take some floaties, go off here and it is about 2 hours before any chance of a rescue boat, only 1 person ever made it I think. The used to have a life ring but it kept getting stolen would you believe.

Originally posted by slowpez

What power the sea has. Glad you managed not to hurt yourself when you got blown over.

I bounce well!

Originally posted by Sailor

Dramatic and tempestuous. Super job.

Cheers!

Originally posted by charliezap

The power of the ocean nicely captured.

Thanks Charlie.

**Bruce Clark** · 09-23-2012, 10:09 PM

I share your pain. I have been there once, about a year ago. Wind was horrific, camera and lens coated in salt spray. Not camera friendly at all. I would love to go back on a calm day, if there is such a thing down there

deaning · 09-24-2012, 01:13 AM

Originally posted by Bruce Clark

I would love to go back on a calm day, if there is such a thing down there

The few previous times I have been were mid morning and pretty calm conditions, but when that southerly gets up forget it!

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deaning Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 737 Original Poster	Originally posted by tessfully What an extraordinary sight! You must have felt fully alive standing there as witness to this powerful wind and surf. Certainly did! I have a healthy respect for the power of nature, all the tourists left quickly and it was quite something being alone there. Originally posted by Cee Cee wow! ... so there was no thought of dropping a line in then, cheers. None lol! Originally posted by Bob Harris Man that's crazy, great shots especially considering the weather. Maybe another day, would like to see the ND shots. It's only about 45mins away and I will get some ND hopefully of something a little different from the usual touristy shots of the area and take some floaties, go off here and it is about 2 hours before any chance of a rescue boat, only 1 person ever made it I think. The used to have a life ring but it kept getting stolen would you believe. Originally posted by slowpez What power the sea has. Glad you managed not to hurt yourself when you got blown over. I bounce well! Originally posted by Sailor Dramatic and tempestuous. Super job. Cheers! Originally posted by charliezap The power of the ocean nicely captured. Thanks Charlie.

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Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	I share your pain. I have been there once, about a year ago. Wind was horrific, camera and lens coated in salt spray. Not camera friendly at all. I would love to go back on a calm day, if there is such a thing down there

09-24-2012, 01:13 AM	#10
deaning Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 737 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bruce Clark I would love to go back on a calm day, if there is such a thing down there The few previous times I have been were mid morning and pretty calm conditions, but when that southerly gets up forget it!