With STORMY, I think it can be different in different parts of the world. Where I live, we get the odd thunderstorm, some wild winds, but that is about it really. We do get rain and lots of it from time to time, and maybe some hail, though Melbourne doesn’t flood like other places. We might get bits here and there, but not like other places.
We have had storms that have been bad and I remember one that happened back at the end of 2016. It started raining and it kept raining. My husband came to my desk to say what the … Well, we got 70mm of rain in one hour, that is about 3 inches. It was so much that our house leaked everywhere, as did many others. We had other damage too, but it was wild.
It was a bit like the hail storm that turned my car into a golf ball back in 2010. So we get storms, but compared to other places, we are relatively safe here. So, when Beth from Wandering Dawgs set us this challenge, I really had to think. I must admit I don’t really go out in them if I can help it. However, I was reminded of a couple of times that I was out photographing in them.
I was doing a workshop around Lorne for long exposure photography and the weather was so bad we took a drive to the 12 Apostles and watched the rain coming in to us. We also stopped at Cape Otway and did the same thing. Then the following year I went to Port Campbell for a few days with a woman I knew to take some photos around there, and it did nothing but rain, so we had to chance it. The ocean gets so wild when that happens.
So here a few of those photos.
Thank you, Beth, for being our host this week. I look forward to seeing more challenges from you. I hope everyone will go and see what see has posted.
If you would like to participate in this great challenge, then go to the following link to find out how to join the Lens-Artists Challenge. click here for more info. Don’t forget to put a link in your post back to the host.
No one does dramatic mood like you, Leanne. This challenge is for you. the header photo is sublime.
That’s very kind of you to say Sofia, but I think everyone has done a great job.
Beautiful, dramatic photos.
Thank you Nora.
I do love a stormy sea so your header photo especially caught my eye! I love the lighting on the lighthouse shot too, but all of them are great illustrations of ‘stormy’ 🙂
Stormy seas are mesmerising I think. Thank you so much Sarah.
I enjoyed your variety of photos for storms – and also sharing about the Melbourne area and how you do not get too many major storms – but that 2010 hail storm does sound like it damaged cars (golf ball?) and online, I have seen trucks/cars wrapped in bubble wrap – just to prevent that damage
Thank you Yvette. Yeah, it was a very rare storm that had big hail stones. We get hail, but usually really small stuff. I would hate to live somewhere where you had to do that to your car all the time.
yes – and back in 1992, I lined in central florida and there was a hail storm – many friends had car damage – and guess what? I just happened to travel to the tampa area that day – so I was out of town – wow – what good timing for me!
You were so lucky, wow. My bad luck was because it was a rare time that I drove my car into the city with a friend. I blame her.
hahah – yes – it was all her fault – but at least it was for a good reason – being with a friend –
Yeah, let’s blame her, I’m all for that. Yeah, it was good having her with me when we realised what was happening, it was so loud.
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Wow! Great shot!
Thank you Sharon.
Leanne, you did very well to fulfil this challenge. The first image makes me feel like I’l out on those rough seas.
The storm clouds over the 12 Apostles are fierce too.
I really enjoyed the viewing of all your stormy images.
Thank you so much Vicki. That’s great to hear.
A good stormy selection Leanne
Thank you Brian.
Wow, heading for shelter. I felt I was there in each photo:
Thank you Rebecca, I hope you found some shelter.
nicely captured drama
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Thank you Graham.
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What a treat to see these beautiful photos, Leanne! Great gallery, as always.
Thank you Egidio.
Leeanne, thank you for these amazing images. I can feel the power in those storms. My favorites are the scary skies over the water.
Thank you Beth. I love scary skies.
Terrific post as always Leanne. Especially loved the lighthouse image – spectacular!
Thank you Tina, I think the sky suits a lighthouse, light in rough seas and stuff.
Beautiful images of the beautiful Melbourne weather Leanne!
Thank you Anne, you were lucky when you were there.
beautiful!
Thank you.
The Port Campbell waves are rather good as is the 12 apostles in the stormy weather
Thank you Sue. It was a stormy weekend.
Great images, Leanne! I liked your feature image a lot. And the photos of the Twelve Apostles are fantastic. You’re very good with color, and these images show that.
Thank you Joanne, that’s nice of you to say, though sometimes the image has it all.
A little drama, perfect for you. In the Lowcountry we do get interesting storms, I tend to stay inside though. The other afternoon we heard the lightning (not thunder) sizzle as it came down out front. Our back porch is inset, but we both levitated into the house LOL. Not damage at all.
Thank you Ted. I think I would stay indoors too. Wow I bet that lighning was really loud.
Most frightening was the electric sizzle we heard first.
That would be scary. We have had some hit close and they are so loud.