Enter the Gower: Every cloud has a silver lining
The Mumbles, Swansea, South Wales
I have written off any prospect of capturing idyllic sun settings in a pool of crimson, or salmon-pink clouds str...
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The Mumbles, Swansea, South Wales
I have written off any prospect of capturing idyllic sun settings in a pool of crimson, or salmon-pink clouds streaking across the sky tonight. I often find the Met Office to be as reliable as Old Farmer’s Almanac, but the wretches’ prediction of barometric activity for today has been bang on. For six weeks I was melting in the heat, hardly able to sleep at night and turning up at work looking like a ghost and tired like a one-legged man after a kickboxing contest. Today, I am under the weather: dark clouds, brisk wind, heavy showers and the occasional forked lightning and clap of thunder. Still, there is hope because this is not my destination but only a stop. Tomorrow is the big day. For now, both anorak and camera have held up and that’s what matters…
This is the pier of the ever cosmopolitan Mumbles, the landmark of Swansea and start of the Gower peninsula. It is currently closed to the public owing to ongoing maintenance work, so a photo taken by its entrance would look as good as lipstick on a pig. In lieu of golden glow and glittering waters, this is the best I can conjure up for your pleasure. The time is 19:30 PM and the sun is descending towards its nadir, but the thick clouds won’t give away its position. I have been turning my head like a periscope, alas to no avail. All around me is grey, dull and wet. On a less sombre note though, our British summer is afoot… at last.
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I have written off any prospect of capturing idyllic sun settings in a pool of crimson, or salmon-pink clouds streaking across the sky tonight. I often find the Met Office to be as reliable as Old Farmer’s Almanac, but the wretches’ prediction of barometric activity for today has been bang on. For six weeks I was melting in the heat, hardly able to sleep at night and turning up at work looking like a ghost and tired like a one-legged man after a kickboxing contest. Today, I am under the weather: dark clouds, brisk wind, heavy showers and the occasional forked lightning and clap of thunder. Still, there is hope because this is not my destination but only a stop. Tomorrow is the big day. For now, both anorak and camera have held up and that’s what matters…
This is the pier of the ever cosmopolitan Mumbles, the landmark of Swansea and start of the Gower peninsula. It is currently closed to the public owing to ongoing maintenance work, so a photo taken by its entrance would look as good as lipstick on a pig. In lieu of golden glow and glittering waters, this is the best I can conjure up for your pleasure. The time is 19:30 PM and the sun is descending towards its nadir, but the thick clouds won’t give away its position. I have been turning my head like a periscope, alas to no avail. All around me is grey, dull and wet. On a less sombre note though, our British summer is afoot… at last.
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MicktheGreek
August 02, 2018
Thank you Amanda... you should see some other photos I took (still haven't opened the RAW files), showing the weather on the day. Shocking!
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AnneDphotography
August 04, 2018
I love your piers … hope you get a break from all this heat .. we are in heatwave again so I know your pain … I do prefer this to the snow and cold we get though … lets hope you have far better weather for your next destination :) wonderful capture of mood :)
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snowdon
August 14, 2018
Superbly captured, beautiful textured clouds ... as always your able use of our language paints a picture and transports the viewer.. good job Mick
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MicktheGreek
August 14, 2018
Thanks Dave! Now, that's what I call British summer. Better late than never...
sallyG11
August 15, 2018
This scene reminds me of an old painting faded by age and exposure. Brilliant Mick! xx
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MicktheGreek
August 15, 2018
The colours are a bit subdued, which fits in nicely with the predominant weather conditions at the time. But it is the clouds that make the photo in my opinion. Thanks Sal x
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petercundill
August 23, 2018
50 shades of grey! Superb job Mick, guess your just under the weather!!! :))
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Dalecga
October 22, 2018
Fabulous ... I love these scenes. Glad you got the heat too. It was extremely hot and dry on this side of the Atlantic this summer as well. The jet stream cut Canada in two this year and the West side was cold this summer... we averaged 30C.
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