Last Sunday morning, when Tropical Storm Beta was out in the Gulf, threatening us along the Texas coast, I drove to the Packery Channel [one of the few places that wasn't closed to the public]. Y'wanna try saying this fast three times: "Wanna see what I saw of the sea?" Here are some photos. Of course, I didn't go all the way to the end. In fact NO ONE did! But, I had my zoom lens ready for some action [and also one when a deafening stillness was noticed]. I was standing MANY yards away; out of harm's way. But, I must tell you, I did get drenched heavily once. The surf came in along the jetty boulders and hit the corner of one and sprayed up with great force, soaking me. LOL
I thought these girls were either brave or showed some stupidity. When they got up close to me far away from the wrath, the one on the right offered [without my coaxing] to take a photo of me hanging on. The blinding sun was in my eyes. But, the gesture was appreciated...
Keep in mind, these taken were far away from the danger zone...I was using my large zoom lens!!
I thought these girls were either brave or showed some stupidity. When they got up close to me far away from the wrath, the one on the right offered [without my coaxing] to take a photo of me hanging on. The blinding sun was in my eyes. But, the gesture was appreciated...
Keep in mind, these taken were far away from the danger zone...I was using my large zoom lens!!
On Monday morning it was breezy, light rain, and minor coastal flooding. Corpus Christi made it out of danger pretty well.
Wow, that is an angry sea. Great shots though
ReplyDeleteIt was perilous walking at times...that's why I stopped long away from the danger zone and utilized the zoom.
DeleteWhoa - that is one very angry sea. Beautiful shots!
ReplyDelete...I was out yesterday and the Gulf was so calm, it was almost glass-like.
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteYou and the girls were brave, the sea does look angry. Awesome photos! Have a great day and a happy weekend!
They went much further the I did. I stopped way short of the full distance until they finally came back to a safer spot.
DeleteWow! That was quite a storm! We felt the effects of it all the way up here with heavy seas and lots of wind.
ReplyDeleteIt was a slow moving storm & created havoc everywhere in its path.
DeleteWow, you really got some excellent shots! You should have acted a little more Jim Cantore-ish in the shot taken of you lol :D
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DeleteMagnificent shots of a very angry sea. Nice picture of you! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks D J. I was a bit worn out walking along the slick jetty and trying to keep balance without getting washed out to sea.
DeleteWhile the golf is Raging for sure! I love love your black shirt with the cat's eyes
ReplyDeleteI think I found this around Halloween a couple years ago, and wear it even if it isn't Halloween. lol
DeleteWOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteEven though you used a zoom... WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!
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He's an inspiration! Interest in cooking, at least I think, carries thru the years. He may become a renowned chef someday if he never gets discouraged.
DeleteAnni, your photos are stunningly stormy!!! Excellent!
ReplyDeleteMy hands are even perspiring🌊⚡
It's been worse.
DeleteI LOVE an angry sea if I am fairly safe. Cute picture of you and glad you only got wet and didn't wash away.
ReplyDeleteMy first thought when the wave hit me was "oh sh!t". lol
DeleteNature's power is awesome! Woo Woo! Nice picture! Love your wet shirt looking at me.
ReplyDeleteWell, the t-shirt wasn't wet...yet.
DeleteDOUBLE YIKES!!!! I am glad you only got soaked, and nothing worse. You are reminding me of those anchormen on T.V. who come out in a windbreaker in bad weather, and almost get blown away. What a treat seeing YOU! You are so pretty today, and I love your cat top. YEs, I had to enlarge you!
ReplyDeleteI should consider a job with the weather channel.
DeleteThere is something magnificent about a raging storm... despite the danger. Great shots!
ReplyDeleteIndeed...magnificent!
DeleteWow. what drama!
ReplyDeleteNature's power is something else.
How nice of the 2 girls to take your picture.
You are the perfect WEATHER-GIRL...
Sue
Lol...far from perfect. Getting wet was enough for me. I hurried home to get into dry clothes.
DeleteAmazing photos of the wrath of the sea! So glad you were safe. Even then, you were pretty doggone close! Great photos, however! We don't often get to see such magnificence!
ReplyDeleteWhere I stood, it wasn't all that dangerous...it was more tide than waves.
DeleteThose are great shots...hurray for zoom lenses. I'm glad you were spared the worst of it.
ReplyDeleteyes...thank goodness for zooms!!!
DeleteThat sea does look angry and threatening . It makes for great pictures.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't wait to get out there that morning!
DeleteWhat great pictures of that wild and dangerous looking sea!!
ReplyDeleteScary, yet I couldn't take my eyes away.
DeleteWow - that is wild! I like them in black and white, kind of a timeless look!
ReplyDelete...but they are not black & white.
DeleteWOW! What dramatic photos! You really took some good pics.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteYour right that some angry sea
ReplyDelete...but, still pretty!
DeleteWow! You got some fabulous pictures...I am glad you stayed safe.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, what amazing shots, and you were very brave to have been out there taking them.
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