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A stormy day

Last week my daughter R and I met up with one of my cousins for coffee who was moving back to the North Island after living here for a few months. It was a stormy day so afterwards we drove out to one of the local marinas for a look at the waves. This one is in Cobden, a nearby suburb.

 


Can't help but enjoy the sound of the ocean when it's angry and the smell of the salty air. Linking up with Through my lensRuby Tuesday, Tuesday Treasures, My corner of the world and Wordless Wednesday.

Comments

Bill said…
The waves look rough. Nice new header,
kwarkito said…
very nice and very impressive. I hope you don't have too many violent storms.
roentare said…
Ocean sounds are mesmerising
local alien said…
Look at those crashing waves! A good storm at the beach is spectacular
gz said…
Exciting!

Hope they don't have to wait too long for a ferry crossing. Although considering history they are being wise not to proceed in this very rough weather
s.c said…
Water and wind can be a deadly combination as we know all too well in the Netherlands. But it remains an impressive and facinating phenomenon.
Andy said…
Wow... that is rough water. Stay safe.
Andy said…
Wow... that is rough water. Stay safe.
Tigger's Mum said…
Don't your beaches get all sorts of exciting debris washed up just waiting for some beach-combing...
NCSue said…
The surf looks too rough for swimming - at least with the skills I have aquatically!
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Tom said…
...recently, it has been stormy here too.
Pisi Prkl said…
Mother Nature is flexing her muchles. Nice new header pic btw.
magiceye said…
Sound of the ocean and smell of the salty air - Yes!
XmasDolly said…
Absolutely wonderful pictures. Thank you for sharing & have a great day!

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