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Unsettled sky at Pontoosuc
#photography, #365photodgraphy2025, #potd2025, #photoaday, #everydayphotographer, #photooftheday, #pad2025-321, #pontoosuclake, #boardwalk, #mountainsofmass, #pictureesque, #stormysky, #berkshireshills, #mountgreylock

Looking from a snow covered wood boardwalk at a lake with mountains in the background. In the sky the clouds are dramatic with orange and pink highlights

Unsettled sky at Pontoosuc
#photography, #365photodgraphy2025, #potd2025, #photoaday, #everydayphotographer, #photooftheday, #pad2025-321, #pontoosuclake, #boardwalk, #mountainsofmass, #pictureesque, #stormysky, #berkshireshills, #mountgreylock

Looking from a snow covered wood boardwalk at a lake with mountains in the background. In the sky the clouds are dramatic with orange and pink highlights

Photography in a Nutshell

Sometimes photography is romanticized — as if every step outside delivers a masterpiece. But the truth is gentler and more humbling. Out of a hundred frames, maybe one or two feel “good.” And the truly great ones? They appear like rare gifts, one in a thousand.

You plan your walks, chase forecasts, and watch the light… only to find that nature doesn’t follow your schedule. The storm breaks too far away. The colors fade just before you arrive. But once in a while, the sky ignites — red, orange, and gold tearing through the dark clouds — and for a few seconds, you remember why you keep coming back.

Stay too long in one place, and you’ll miss a hundred unseen wonders. Chase too many horizons, and you might overlook the beauty right before your lens. Photography is that balance — between patience and pursuit, light and shadow, control and surrender.

In the end, anyone can take a picture. But those who see — who feel, wait, and listen to the world — capture something more.

(Taken with the Canon 5DsR and Sigma ART 24–70mm lens at Westkapelle.)

#PhotographyJourney #NaturePhotography #LandscapeLovers #PhotographyLife #Westkapelle #SunriseMagic #StormySky #DutchCoast #CanonPhotography #SigmaArtLens #FineArtPhotography #PhotoOfTheDay #ChasingLight #GoldenHourMagic #VisualStorytelling #NatureInspires #MoodyLandscapes #LightAndShadow #EmotivePhotography #PhotographyInANutshell #CoastalScenes #PhotographyIsLife #SeascapePhotography #NaturalDrama #CreativeMindset #BehindTheLens #RealPhotography #PhotographyReality #PhotographyTruth #DutchNature #ArtOfSeeing #MasteringLight #Canon5DsR #Sigma2470Art #WestkapelleMoments #MoodyMorning #PhotographyWisdom #PhotographyTips #ByMaikelPhotography #MaikeldeBakkerPhotography #ByMaikeldeBakker

A moody sky looms over the tranquil turquoise waters and sandy beach of Wallaroo, South Australia.

Photographed and edited by Kev.

© All Rights Reserved by 2 Peeps and a Camera.

(Double the Peeps, double the perspective!)

#photo #photography #2peepsandacamera #australia #southaustralia #Wallaroo #YorkePeninsula #StormySky #Cloudscape #Seascape #BeachLife #LandscapePhotography

A wide angle landscape photograph of Wallaroo Beach under a heavy, dramatic storm sky.

Dark, textured grey clouds fill the top two thirds of the frame, with a lighter, ominous break of rain visible on the right horizon.

The middle ground is the calm, turquoise-grey ocean. In the foreground, there is a stretch of light tan sand with patches of dark seaweed, and a small pile of dark brown rocks on the left.

A curved, dark structure, possibly a breakwater or netting, extends into the water from the left.

Green Resilience Against the Gathering Storm.

Palmer, South Australia.

Photographed and edited by Kev.

© All Rights Reserved by 2 Peeps and a Camera.

#photo #photography #2peepsandacamera #australia #southaustralia #StormySky #PineTree #Cloudscape #NaturePhotography #DramaticSky #Overcast

A tall, slightly windswept pine tree with green foliage stands starkly against a dark, overcast sky full of grey and white storm clouds.

The bottom left corner is signed 'Kev Peirce'.

Moody Skies over the South Australian Coast.

Walleroo Marina, Walleroo, South Australia

Photographed and edited by Kev.

© All Rights Reserved by 2 Peeps and a Camera.

#photo #photography #2peepsandacamera #australia #southaustralia #StormySky #Cloudscape #MoodyGrams #DramaticSky

A wide angle landscape photograph of the Wallaroo marina under a dramatic, heavily clouded grey sky.

The water in the foreground is a deep teal green. In the middle ground, there is a low strip of land with waterfront homes and docked boats visible along the canal, with scattered trees and low scrub.

When the Storm and the Waves Roll In. #stormysky #seascape #coastalview #oceanpower #naturephotography #seaview #stormysky #roughseas #oceanphotography #dramaticclouds #beachlife #photography #smartphonephotography

A dramatic image of a stormy sea. In the foreground, out-of-focus green grass sways in the wind. The middle ground shows a sandy beach leading to a large, white-crested wave crashing onto the shore. The background is a dark, churning ocean under a menacing, cloudy sky.

Last Saturday I found myself at Westkapelle, Zeeland, during a fierce southwesterly storm. The sea was alive with raw energy, its rhythm both terrifying and mesmerizing. My first image captures a red buoy fighting its endless battle against towering waves — a symbol of resilience in an outraged sea. The backlit waves revealed deep emerald tones through their translucent crests, crowned with foamy white spray, the buoy holding steady above.

A gull flew straight toward me in another frame — simple, yet powerful. Its wings spread against the turbulent backdrop, it seemed to embody the calm determination needed to survive such storms.

The third shot froze the sheer force of water as it crashed violently against the wooden breakers, sunlight catching the spray in a fleeting golden shimmer.

And finally, my favorite: sunset breaking through storm clouds, with beams of light stretching across the horizon. Even in the midst of chaos, nature reveals its beauty — a reminder that turbulence and serenity are often only a moment apart.

Captured with the Canon 5D Mark IV and Sigma 100–400mm, these images remind me why storms have always fascinated both scientists and artists: they are nature’s raw poetry.

#stormphotography #zeeland #westkapelle #canon5dmarkiv #sigma100400 #seascapephotography #stormyseas #oceanpower #climatephotography #weatherphotography #wavepower #stormchasing #stormylight #sunsetphotography #seabirds #gull #coastalphotography #northsea #dutchcoast #wildsea #seascapeart #canonphotography #naturephotography #extremeweather #windandwaves #stormysky #dramaticlight #wavecrash #stormwatch #climateawareness #landscapephotography #oceanenergy #seastorm #stormclouds #moodylandscape #backlitwaves #seascapelovers #weatherwatching #naturepower #photographerslife #sunsetstorm

Dusky Shore. #oceanlife #seascape #coastal #waves #moodygrams #stormysky #beaches #sunsetlovers #naturelover #coastline #smartphonephotography #photography

A photograph of a rocky shoreline at dusk, with dark, stormy clouds hanging low over a choppy sea. Waves crash against the shore, creating a spray of white foam against the dark rocks. The last light of the day filters through the clouds, casting a golden glow on the horizon and the water. The beach is littered with smooth, wet pebbles.

Waves Crash Hard. #ocean #sea #waves #stormyweather #coastal #seascape #coastalviews #oceanwaves #oceanlove #storm #stormysky #smartphonephotography #photography

A dramatic photo of large white waves crashing against a stone sea wall on a stormy day. The sky is dark blue and grey, and the sea is turbulent. A red and white post with a light is visible on the sea wall and a yellow buoy is further out to sea. The foreground is a sandy beach with some dry grass and foliage.

#FotoVorschlag: #Schattenspiel // #shadowPlay

#Anstehen für Stonehenge, wie es sich (angeblich) in #UK gehört. Ich hatte ein bisschen das Gefühl, dass sich die Stare über uns lustig machen // #Queueing for #Stonehenge, both quintessentially #British (or so they say). I had the feeling the starlings were mocking us

#shadow #Schatten #shadows #queue #Warteschlange #waitingLine #waitingInLine #countryside #cloudPorn #stormySky #dramaticSky #England

A long, low-angle shot of a series of large, dark shadows cast by a group of people standing on a gravel path. The shadows stretch across the foreground, with three small birds walking amongst them. In the midground, a green field is enclosed by a wooden fence, with some trees and a small building visible in the distance. The background is dominated by a dramatic, dark blue and grey stormy sky contrasting with a bright patch of sunlight on the field.

Calm Before the Storm. #stormysky #parklife #dramaticclouds #gardenview #ireland #dublin #naturephotography #greengrass #treescape #cloudporn #moodysky #naturelover #smartphonephotography #photography

A wide-angle, slightly low-angle shot of a lush green lawn in a park, with a wooden bench under a large, leafy tree in the middle of the frame. The background features dense green hedges and a variety of trees under a dramatic, cloudy sky with dark grey storm clouds gathering from the left. The scene evokes a sense of calm before a storm.

Dark Dusk Clouds. #sunsetphotography #stormysky #coastalliving #ireland #bray #wicklow #sunsetlovers #seaview #citylights #dramaticsky #naturephotography #travelireland #smartphonephotography #photography

A dramatic, wide-angle landscape photo taken from a high vantage point overlooking a coastal city at dusk. The sky is dominated by dark, heavy storm clouds on the left, transitioning to a bright, golden-orange glow on the horizon to the right. Below, the sea reflects the dim light, and the city lights of Bray, County Wicklow, twinkle along the curving coastline. The foreground is silhouetted with dark trees, adding to the moody atmosphere.

Rocking the Coast. #seascape #coastalwalks #stormysky #beachlife #ireland #discoverireland #irishcoast #naturelover #wanderlust #landscapephotography #naturephotography #seaview #oceanview #smartphonephotography #photography

A wide-angle landscape shot of the eastern coastline, Ireland, on a stormy day. Jagged, orange-brown rocks fill the foreground, leading the eye towards a small sandy beach and the dark, choppy sea. The dramatic sky is filled with heavy, grey storm clouds.

Lone Tree, Vast Landscape. #treephotography #stormysky #ireland #lonetree #landscapephotography #naturelovers #cloudscape #moodygrams #countryside #outdoors #smartphonephotography #photography

A striking photograph of a single, tall pine tree with a dark green canopy, standing in a golden, grassy field. In the background, rolling green hills and mountains are visible under a dramatic, heavily clouded grey sky, with a small patch of blue peeking through the upper right corner.

Last night there was a massive thunderstorm and I had a front row seat for the show from my balcony! This is just the first of many cool photos ✨

#photography #nature #naturephoto #naturephotography #mothernature #amazingnature #powerfulnature #thunder #thunderstorm #lightning #clouds #stormysky #thunderclouds #night #nightsky #summer #finnishsummer #enjoylittlethings

Picture of a long vertical lightning striking the ground in the horizon. Lightning is on the left side of the photo and in the upper part of the photo has dark clouds.

Last night I woke up at half four for big thunderstorm and was instantly glued to the window 😍

When I was a kid I used to be afraid of the thunder really bad, but with the help of my dad I learned to love and respect it. Nowadays anytime there's a chance to watch nature's light show I gladly enjoy it!

These pictures are actually screenshots of some videos I took last night. It's interesting to see frame by frame how the lightning moves on the sky ⚡

#photography #nature #naturephoto #naturephotography #thunder #thunderstorm #lightning #lightnings #clouds #stormclouds #stormysky #summer #summerstorm #summernight #finnishsummer #earlymorning #rain #rainysky #lightshow #natureslightshow #amazingnature

Picture of a sky full of storm clouds. Above the biggest cloud there is one line shaped lightning. Sky is light colored and it has some light pink hues.

Picture of a sky full of storm clouds. Above the biggest cloud in the middle of the photo there is big lightning branching in different directions. Sky is light colored and it has some light pink hues.

Picture of a sky full of storm clouds. Above the biggest cloud there is two vertical lightnings right next to each other. Sky is light colored and it has some light pink hues.

Picture of a sky full of storm clouds. On the left above the biggest cloud there is one line shaped lightning with couple small branches. Sky is light colored and it has some light pink hues.

Driving home over the Big Bad Bay Bridge an hour or so ago - in a howling wind, rain and electrical storm, I glanced right to see the Academy Yard Patrol crews in the channel getting their storm hours in.
#Chesapeake #Weather #stormysky #lightning #Navy #YardPatrol

Post Script: no photos. Too dangerous, but it gets worse

Screenshot of a very colorful and frightening Weather underground enhanced weather map of the mid-Chesapeake bay, featuring what looks like a tornado convention.

Ocean's Embrace under Moody Skies. #coastline #seascape #stormysky #ireland #eastcoast #rockycoast #oceanviews #naturephotography #irishcoast #cloudscape #seaside #coastalwalks #smartphonephotography #photography

A wide-angle shot of a rugged Irish coastline under a dramatic, cloudy sky. In the foreground, rich brown and reddish-brown rocks with visible striations dominate, adorned with vibrant green coastal plants. In the midground, the calm, turquoise-blue sea stretches to the horizon, meeting a lighter, almost ethereal band of sky. The dark, heavy clouds in the upper part of the frame suggest an impending change in weather or a recently passed storm.

Enough with the tornados already!
#ChunderRoad #Weather #stormysky #Chesapeake #StormRotation

Screenshot of a Weather Underground map, showing various color shades of heat watched/ warnings, along with scattered pop up storm cells showing radar indicated rotation .

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