Lens Day: Waves



filled with mad power
roaring up against the land
such ferocity 





Comments

L. D. said…
These are such wonderful shots. Having just seen the Atlantic shoreline the past week I am reminded of the power of the water and the wind. Your photos express that so well.
September 7, 2010 at 12:41 PM
Felisol said…
Ahh, just my kind of scenery.
I am in fact on a hut, listening to to wind an the sea this very moment.
Your pictures are my Shangri- La.
September 7, 2010 at 2:53 PM
maria said…
Wonderful shots! Those photos should be framed. :)

I played too. Mine are here and here.
September 7, 2010 at 7:31 PM
Anja said…
The sea is so beautiful, in case one would life nearby only a blog with seafotos would be a great idea!
September 9, 2010 at 1:15 PM
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