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Stormy Spring

 

This photo taken about 3 years ago in Whakatane with Whale Island in the background seems to be the epitome of life at the moment. Stormy days, windy nights - typical Spring weather and yesterday the Northland region had 60mm rain. 

My parents had planned to come up here this week and stay with us in their camper for 3 days but they ended up postponing their trip. We are due for more rain for the next week so I'm guessing Spring is here.

Stay safe, kia kaha. Linking up with Skywatch Friday.

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Tom said…
...stormy, but it makes for a great image!
20 August 2020 at 08:21
NatureFootstep said…
love those windy days. Much better then the calm ones. Beautiful!
20 August 2020 at 10:35
Susan Heather said…
We had thunder showers this morning but, hopefully fine this afternoon.
20 August 2020 at 11:12
Tigger's Mum said…
Agree with Tom - great image. We love the drift wood in the foreground.
21 August 2020 at 05:14
eileeninmd said…
Hello,
It is a beautiful stormy scene and view! Take care, enjoy your day! Have a happy weekend ahead!
21 August 2020 at 07:36
Spare Parts and Pics said…
Triple digits here now, so that cold, moody image really appeals to me!
21 August 2020 at 07:40
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
Beautiful, in its own way, photo.
22 August 2020 at 03:46
Sharon said…
So that's where all the rain is going! Actually we finally got some rain last night. Not anywhere near as much as you but it was nice anyway.
22 August 2020 at 05:02
Bill said…
Great shot, very moody indeed.
22 August 2020 at 07:00
Klara said…
sea/oceanscape looks beautiful, no matter what kind of weather.
22 August 2020 at 09:09
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
Looks a whole lot like the Pacific Coast we visited last week!
24 August 2020 at 14:17
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