Storm Chaser

Although it was my birthday yesterday, I could not resist to go out with my camera in that horrible weather… It was absolutely crazy, rain, coldness, wind was so strong that there was no way i could use my tripod. Constant splashing made me to wipe my lens every minute…. I was kind of scared that after the day my camera might refuse to work, I wasn’t even sure if I got any photos, as my lens was all the time wet…

Some people could think that it was a crazy think to do, instead of enjoying my birthday, but I had absolutely great time, and in the end it appeared that I got something…. LOVE Storms 🙂

f5.6, 1/500 sec, 22mm, ISO 400

f5.6, 1/640 sec, 18mm, ISO 400

f5.6, 1/1000 sec, 18mm, ISO 400

f5.6, 1/500 sec, 48mm, ISO 400

f5.6, 1/640 sec, 82mm, ISO 400

f5.6, 1/320 sec, 48mm, ISO 400

f5.6, 1/500 sec, 75mm, ISO 400

What a day!!!!!!!! 🙂

Tags: b&w, Ireland, Irish sea, nature, photography, sandycove, seascape, storm, wicklow harbour

46 thoughts on “Storm Chaser”

Tuxedo Sophisticated Cat on 30/04/2012 at 16:09 said:

Wow. Those are some pretty impressive waves. I’m glad you enjoyed your birthday doing what you love to do.

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Paul Doherty on 30/04/2012 at 16:27 said:

Great photos! How did they look with color?

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- photobypawelp on 30/04/2012 at 16:54 said:
  
  hmmm… it was to dark and to leaden to get any colors, hence b&w. Personally think b&w enhance the drama… thanks for writing 😉
  
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ladyfi on 30/04/2012 at 16:34 said:

Wow – these are stunning in their drama!

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Lindy on 30/04/2012 at 16:36 said:

Wow, awesome photos! Happy birthday! (Mine was Thursday and I didn’t take a single photo…sigh.)

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- photobypawelp on 30/04/2012 at 16:57 said:
  
  Happy B-day to you too 🙂 Don’t worry about not taking photos, I was so very close to not go anywhere… but then I just could not resist 🙂
  
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thornberrie on 30/04/2012 at 16:40 said:

Excellent captures, great drama, Very nice job 🙂

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barbaraelka on 30/04/2012 at 17:15 said:

freaking fantastic…

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lightstopshere on 30/04/2012 at 17:16 said:

AWESOME set

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doliphoto on 30/04/2012 at 18:39 said:

wow, exotic photos

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adrianpym on 30/04/2012 at 18:53 said:

Great photos – worth getting wet for.

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alessandro ciapanna on 30/04/2012 at 19:46 said:

a: happy birthday

b: there is no such thing as bad weather in photography

c: thanks for doing what you’re doing: i have never, ever seen waves break like this. ever

d. wow 😉

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- photobypawelp on 01/05/2012 at 00:27 said:
  
  a: thank you
  b: totally agree
  c: i am glad to hear that
  d: thanks again 🙂
  
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Bashar Saidi on 30/04/2012 at 20:48 said:

Stunning shots.

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eloiseradziwill on 30/04/2012 at 21:23 said:

Who would not love storms when you get such great shots like these? Lovely.

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LensScaper on 30/04/2012 at 21:26 said:

Totally awesome!

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photobypawelp on 01/05/2012 at 00:28 said:

Thank you everyone 🙂 I am glad you like my photos 🙂

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kenben on 01/05/2012 at 01:35 said:

Great series of shots.

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f-Stops.net on 01/05/2012 at 02:52 said:

#4 is terrible.

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- photobypawelp on 01/05/2012 at 10:24 said:
  
  I am sorry you didn’t like it, I’ll try better next time
  
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  - f-Stops.net on 02/05/2012 at 03:45 said:
    
    Sorry, I’ve used the wrong word. I mean it’s my favorite. They’re all incredible but #4 has a extraordinary shape.
Stephen L. Tyler on 01/05/2012 at 05:05 said:

Nice to be able to do what you want on your birthday – you’ve caught some great shots – I guess you didn’t remember to bring your camera’s “rain hat”!

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- photobypawelp on 01/05/2012 at 10:26 said:
  
  I am afraid I don’t have it
  
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  - Stephen L. Tyler on 02/05/2012 at 09:57 said:
    
    the cheap-o version….clear….plastic…..bag….:-)
poojycat on 01/05/2012 at 05:22 said:

These are just A.M.A.Z.I.N.G! You are a really good storm hunter! 😉

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- photobypawelp on 01/05/2012 at 10:26 said:
  
  Thank you 🙂
  
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Rich Green on 01/05/2012 at 13:02 said:

looks fantastic!

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The right mood on 01/05/2012 at 21:07 said:

Like all of them!

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ManoliRizoFotografia on 02/05/2012 at 18:01 said:

¡Impresionante serie! me encanta, aunque el día no acompañó para pasear si para tomar estas imágenes, saludos

Awesome series! I love it, but did not follow the day to walk if to take these images, greetings

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- photobypawelp on 02/05/2012 at 19:46 said:
  
  Thank you for your comments 🙂
  
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mikeosbornphoto on 02/05/2012 at 21:18 said:

Yep, crazy – but worth the effort. Superb shots. If there’s a bit of drizzle I run indoors with the camera!

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Robin on 02/05/2012 at 21:28 said:

Wow! These are amazing.
A belated Happy Birthday to you! I can well understand how that was a good way to spend a birthday. 🙂

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~mimo~ on 03/05/2012 at 00:41 said:

You captured great power! amazing

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Polish Mom Photographer on 03/05/2012 at 03:13 said:

no to, wszystkiego dobrego i wielu prześwietnych momentów i krajobrazów i portretów do uchwycenia!

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Lana on 09/05/2012 at 18:15 said:

This is my favorite set. This massive powerful nature is impressed me. Beautiful series of shoots you’ve done Pawel. Love this!

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Ymn on 14/05/2012 at 07:03 said:

I live by the sea and I can relate. I also can’t think of a better way to spend my birthday (doing something I like). Great snapshots!

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smackedpentax on 14/05/2012 at 18:24 said:

amazing photographs…hope you didn’t get too wet!

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Jude on 15/05/2012 at 06:58 said:

Love these powerful stormy shots! And many thanks too for stopping by my blog with a ‘Like’. 🙂

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Jim Norwood@Virtual Images 360 on 17/05/2012 at 23:30 said:

Fantastic work. I can hear the wave hit.

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Laurie on 20/05/2012 at 19:18 said:

Wow … looks exhilarating! Happy Birthday, belatedly.

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Kolman Rosenberg on 21/05/2012 at 15:21 said:

Beautiful shots with great tonal range!

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Mother of 2 and No More on 24/05/2012 at 15:25 said:

Amazing!!!

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Truels on 29/05/2012 at 21:57 said:

Great series!!! Makes me go to our west coast in stormy weather and try myself 😉
– And thanks for stopping by my blog!

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prosingon on 30/05/2012 at 19:28 said:

I’m a virgin where photography is concerned. I’m humbled by your stopping by my blog and “liking”. Very kind of you. Great tip about using black and white for shots on a gray day.

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BagspackedI'moff on 03/06/2012 at 10:08 said:

Amazing shots showing the sheer power of nature. In b&w they are only better! By the way I think you did enjoy your birthday by doing something you obviously love.
P.S. Thanks for stopping by my blog and liking one of my posts!

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senczyjawa on 17/07/2012 at 08:56 said:

Urodzinowa wyprawa..sztorm na zamowienie 😉

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