Storm over the Sea


I love storms, I love to watch them build up and love listening to the sound of rolling distant thunder. Its magical watching the storm clouds gather and smelling that magical impending rain and electric storm in the air. I was lucky enough to capture one of these storms over the sea with my three children. The family was on vacation in Durban South Africa and we decided to go for a cup of coffee on the beach front and then take in the storm we could see building over the Indian Ocean. This is the result....


The reflections on the water and sand...


 One of the many cargo ships not far from the harbour entrance


A harbour tugboat blowing off steam

The many yachts fighting the gusting winds their sails looking more like shark fins on the horizon.


The many fisherman still on the pier....


the many colours of blues, greys, white and lilacs of the building storm clouds over a spectacular backdrop.






the clouds building over the holiday apartments and hotels on the beachfront.



 
the very talented sand sculptors on the beachfront with their beautiful work.


 in the thick of the crashing waves, while the pier moans against the mighty strength of the sea
the wind picks up and the games begin for the yachtsman.

 the sea turns an ominous grey with beautiful teals and greens creating drama against the railings
                                    enchanted lilacs and greys of the changing storm clouds.
the dancing light and shadows

some fun with the kids on the pier as the wind pics up and the storm comes in closer



a rescue helicopter flies over head against a dramatic storm sky


we watch as the helicopter moves on and soon it was time to get off the beach and out of the storm to the beachfront Wimpy for some great cappuccinos to watch the storm through the windows as the rain thrashed against the glass creating deafening sounds and so ended our sea storm adventure.


Popular posts from this blog

via ferrata - Magaliesberg Adventure - Urban Adventure

Image
Magalies via ferrata, South Africa Ok, so those of you who know me know that I have a fear of heights, actually I think it is more of a fear of not been in control, something I have to be when I work as a paramedic. This is why I love adventures so much as it really takes me out of my comfort zone and throws me into a situation where I am not in control, not in charge but at the mercy of Mother Nature and the elements, something that actually both excites and terrifies me, but none the less brings me back time and time again for that thrill of the unknown. In my job if I give up or fail someone dies and in adventures often its the turning back or "giving up" that keeps you alive and allows you come come back and try again until you succeed. The real adventure is the journey while making your way to the top, if you get there and then back down in one piece to live the tale and sit around the fire place one day telling your captivated audience of little grandchildren ho...
Read more

The mountains are alive with...chocolate!

Image
  My family recently spent a week at Monk's Cowl camping site, deep in the Drakensberg mountains, and we were blessed to be able to hike every day. We have passed this little spot nestled within the 'Valley", as the locals refer to the area, a couple of times, but never went inside. Today we finally did and what a little bustling area, in the middle of the sticks, supported by both tourists and locals alike.  Beautifully wrapped up chocolate slabs in dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and white chocolate. According to the lady behind the counter, who gave us all a detailed description, the white chocolate has a hint of caramel and vanilla bourbon. I love caramel so this was an instant hit with me, and found it sweet and could definitely taste the vanilla bourbon. Next was the dark chocolate, my daughter and husband's favourite chocolate. I tried out a little and was quite surprised. Rather than the bitter aftertaste from the usual dark chocolate, it was really smooth and ...
Read more

Russian Adventure: St Basil's cathedral - Red Square

Image
copyright Kim Williams This was a dream come true to be standing in front of the this huge gingerbread house that I had wondered about my entire life. As a little girl I had dreamed and wished that I would be able to see this incredible building before I die and here I was standing in front of this incredible church.   So much myth and legend has followed this breathtaking building and its surprising that little seems to be known about this church. I found myself half expecting Hansel and Gretel to pop their heads out and offer me some tea and biscuits as I stood at the bottom and gazed up into a fantasy world.  A visual art of epic kaleidoscope proportions.  selfie in front of St Basil's cathedral It is so hard to describe what a visual impact this place has, just how huge...no colossal these buildings are, just how grand and beautifully ornate. You have to appreciate the painstaking hours, years it took to complete these buildings, a...
Read more