It was mild on Christmas Day, the temperatures around 6C or 42F and still no snow. (odd for an Ontario winter) But it was not particularly quiet. The tree branches were squeaking as they rubbed against each other in the wind, the geese were honking while flying frantically overhead as they tried to scream at one another
over the noise of the waves crashing.
I went for a walk along the waterfront to capture the scene. Along the way I met a few other brave foolhardy souls, one couple who saw the waves from the Skyway and had to get off the highway to take photos. I took one of them standing in front of the breakwall and tried not to laugh as they ran from the spray. We were all suitably impressed. We all got wet. The above photo is an untouched version, but I thought it looked too grey, so I played around with the settings to highlight the waves
Then I came home and dried off, put on my new flannel jammies and had some spiked egg nog. And watched March of the Penguins, and was pleased with my lot in life. At the time, I thought: what an appropriately odd ending for the day.
SundayStills had no particular theme this week (or so I read it!) so check out what everyone else came up with and be surprised.
It's like that here today - not terribly cold but blustery. I'm huddled in with a stack of movies.
ReplyDeleteLove the crashing waves...nice captures!
ReplyDeletethe waves look rough! Did you get wet or damp from the mist in the air?
ReplyDeleteSAW: today, I'm rewatching a Mad Men marathon when I should be walking off our Christmas dinner from yesterday!
ReplyDeletegtyyup: waves are fascinating
Brenda: I got wet from the spray over the breakwall - wasn't quite fast enough to back up!
Great shots; I can almost feel the damp spray from here! Flannel jammies and a drink and movie sound like a great way to relax and warm up.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Nice shots..:-)
ReplyDeleteShirley: I think it might have been the 3rd shot - those sprays move along pretty fast!
ReplyDeleteEd: thanks, and enjoy your trip!
Your photos are fabulous!!! I love them!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you
Hugs
SueAnn
I'll bet you felt pretty warm while you were watching the penguins! Makes me shiver just to think about it!
ReplyDeleteThose were some hefty waves you captured there! Great shots! I especially like the ones with the spray coming over the seawall.
Great timing with the click button!
ReplyDeleteSueAnn: thanks!
ReplyDeleteSusan: I felt a little smug (but in my next life...)
yes, that spray - I was surprised that I wasn't cold after it soaked me
Maggie: I was clicking madly
Great captures..those waves are awesome..:)
ReplyDeleteWOW!! What a photo with those gigantic waves! I can imagine how cold the wind must have felt!
ReplyDeleteI'm staying away from the waterfront these days but I share in your idea of snuggly jammies and spiked eggnog! Cheers!
Wishing you a Happy New Year!
Thank you for stopping by my blog!
Love the pictures, but the flannel jammies and spiked eggnog sounds wonderful! Great job.
ReplyDeleteTo use an out dated, over used word...AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteWOW! That looked like some pretty bad weather. Great shots. :)
ReplyDeleteFarSide: thanks, they were dramatic
ReplyDeleteNaturegirl: that's why I am here - to give you your Lake Ontario fix!
Egggatherer: the jammies and nog were very comforting
Gail: yet, it's often the first word that comes to mind!
Dibear: thanks, not quite what was asked for, though
Pretty impressive collection of odds and ends photos. Very dramatic waves!
ReplyDelete~Lisa
Lisa: thanks, I managed to tie it into the challenge in the end
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. I think there is nothing better than to feel pleased with one's lot in life. May you continue to be blessed in the new year.
ReplyDeleteIt is always interesting to see what the weather is doing when it is on the other side of the world. Wild waves and snow there, but here we have welcome rain, cool weather, and expectations of dreadful heat waves and bushfires. I have views of our harbour, but seldom see waves.
ReplyDeleteBTW I meant to tell you that I love the new header...very pretty!
ReplyDeleteVery dramatic photos. They would look great blown up to a few feet!
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome pictures. Flannel jammies and spiked egg nog sounds good to me!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year.
Sunny :)
Beautiful photos, great capture of Mother Nature's wild force.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Happy New Year!
Wicked waves. I love the cat shot for your Monday A Muse. Regular Guy
ReplyDeleteLGS: I have actually had a pretty good year, I hope it at least continues
ReplyDeletePersiflage: I was talking to a friend of mine in Melbourne last night and I cannot imagine the heat, thank goodness it cooled down for Xmas dinner!
Susan: thanks
XUP ooh, yes, like those mural wallpapers that were around for awhile (are they still around?)
Sunny: thanks. the flannels and nog were quite warming!
ReplyDeleteMaia: she has quite a wild side
RegularGuy: thanks, good to see you again
What a lovely, cold looking, walk!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely, cold looking, walk!!
ReplyDeleteCats can sleep in unusual positions. LOL! The waves look cold, especially when spashing so high! I think your snow went south for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteJewel: it wasn't as cold as you might expect - see, no ice on the breakwall
ReplyDeleteLew: you may be right - I thought we'd get through Dec without any snow, but some finally fell yesterday.
I saw your spray and I thought of all those images from northern Europe where the spray freezes. These are wonderful B&W images, just perfect for the contrast of the dark water and white spray. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Ruth: thanks. it was fun to play with the contrast since I didn't have time to think about it while shooting.
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