I love that first picture. It's very atmospheric - all dark and dreary with the ferry in the background. And yes, waves are the very definition of motion. :) When we went on our Alaska cruise, the captain said (before we left the calm inner passage and crossed the Bay of Alaska) "remember, we are on the ocean, and the ocean is always in motion!" His way of warning that the smooth ride might be over for a while - which it was the second time across....
I think it's pretty calm and safe during the summer months - which is when the cruises take place. But it is one of the world's nastier places in the winter and during storms. I'm sure, in the event of really, really rough weather, the cruise ships wouldn't cross it.
I really like the first pic as it shows a little of where you live as well, and reinforces the facts of living on an island. The other one is stunning, you can really see the force of the water as it washes in.
Yes - the reality of island life - no boat means no post, no newspapers, and a rapid dwindling of stock in a lot of the shops. We produce our own milk, meat, vegetables - but we don't make our own toilet paper... :)
She is pretty well stabilised - but I think that would have been a day for sitting as close as you could get to the centre of the boat, and not moving much.
These are wonderful! I think it is very difficult to get good photos of water in motion and that second one is perfect. I love the lighting in the first one too.
The first one was taken in that grey light you get at 9a.m. on winter mornings. I must admit that I really do like that second one myself. Although a 'pretty' background would have been nice I think the large industrial shed, and the car, help give a sense of just how big those waves actually are.
the first one is so representative of where you live
Thank you! Yes - no boat for a couple of days and certain things become in short supply! The other thing I like about that picture is that it shows how quickly the land climbs up from the sea in some places.
And yes, waves are the very definition of motion. :) When we went on our Alaska cruise, the captain said (before we left the calm inner passage and crossed the Bay of Alaska) "remember, we are on the ocean, and the ocean is always in motion!" His way of warning that the smooth ride might be over for a while - which it was the second time across....
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Thank you! Yes - no boat for a couple of days and certain things become in short supply! The other thing I like about that picture is that it shows how quickly the land climbs up from the sea in some places.