[allymac123]

Weather was, what the joe public would call, pretty horrible yesterday. However fast moving clouds and a stiff breeze meant condition were ripe for some moody photography.

So, dodging the showers, I took a cycle down to Portobello beach to see the sea.

The first I am extremely happy with I just don't think the conditions could have been better for it. More than worth nearly getting stranded by the incoming tide

10mm | 1.6s | F14 | CPL + ND8

The amazing sky that was heading my way about 20mins later.

10mm | 1/125s | F9 | ISO 200 | CPL

All comments etc most welcome

[dazza74]

Couple of nice pics there. You have to be careful with those tides, I learnt the hard way from that it's the submerged rocks that done me when the tide came in and I tried to get back.

[FeTT]

Both really nice shots, the second is my is fave though that sky looks menacing.

Sean

[Liquid101]

Those are indeed fantastic skies

[bodoman]

Lovely Photographs Ally

[jonnypb]

both very nice photos interesting colouring in #1 and i think it works well.

not sure but #1 would maybe work even better with a slightly longer exposure to make the front whiteness of the waves coming up the beach slightly more flowing and fluffy

[Tobers]

Excellent. I particularly like the first - it draws you in very well.

[Smiffy 2]

I wish I could take photographs like that

[Triggaaar]

What is that strange pole object at the end of the break/barrier in the 2nd photo? Is it a marker for boats?

EDIT - oh yeah, forgot to mention they're nice shots, but you knew that already.

[springtide]

Great stuff Ally as usual!

[allymac123]

Originally Posted by Triggaaar

What is that strange pole object at the end of the break/barrier in the 2nd photo? Is it a marker for boats?

I think so. Sort of a warning as to where the end of the sea defence thingy lies. I've seen used quite often all over the place.

Thanks everybody.

[johnaalex]

I really like the second one, great sky and colours.