Tuesday, April 26, 2011

ABC Wednesday: O is for Ominous


Last summer when I was at the beach, the sky over the ocean became increasingly overcast.
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The first thing that started me investigating the sky more closely was when the seagulls began flying in an agitated manner over the cottages.
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I looked in the direction they were coming from and got my first inkling of how ominous the sky looked.
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It wasn't long after that before the ominous clouds began moving over the cottages and ending up over the ocean.
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As I recall, the storm didn't last long and only produced a small amount of rain.
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24 comments:

  1. Judy April 26, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    The storm clouds are awesome...I'm glad the storm didn't last long. They look like it could have been a mean one.

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  2. Roger Owen GreenApril 26, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    I love a storm - when I'm in a safe place!
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  3. anthonynorthApril 26, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Great photos. Those clouds are terrific.

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  4. HildredApril 26, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Wonderful photos, and truly most ominous clouds. But beautiful.

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  5. RajeshApril 26, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Wonderful shots. The sky sure does look stormy.

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  6. Paula Scott Molokai Girl StudioApril 26, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    WoW! What a dramatic sky!! We hardly ever see that kind of thing here. Too much sunny weather and uneventful. I guess that's good!

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  7. Kay L. DaviesApril 26, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Fabulous photos of the storm clouds, Carver. Great stuff!!
    -- K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  8. Reader WilApril 26, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    It's scary and threatening! I wouldn't mind being somewhere else!
    The photos are fabulous.

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  9. Sylvia KApril 26, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    What awesome photos, Carver! And what incredible, stormy clouds! I love them! Don't want to get caught in them, but love to watch them! Hope your week is going well!

    Sylvia
    ABC Team

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  10. EG CameraGirlApril 26, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    WHOA! Great shots, Carver!

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  11. photowannabeApril 26, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Awesome storm cloud captures. I could almost feel the heaviness.

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  12. MerylApril 26, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    WOW. Pictures really can tell a very dramatic story. And I agree with Roger, storms can be cool as long as everyone is safe and secure.

    Great post.

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  13. WandaApril 26, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Storm clouds gathering are so amazing. Sometimes an overcast day is just what we need.

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  14. genieApril 26, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    What wonderful captures...love the storm clouds. We adore going to the James River park you all visited. It is such a great spot for a hike and a picnic....and that bridge is really impressive. G

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  15. ChristineApril 26, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Awesome pictures, I love storms, that's the one thing in the prarie's we've been missing the last few years. Just rain, but where's the thunder!

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  16. MildredApril 26, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Great set of pics! Love the first one before the storm;o)
    Thanks for visiting and taking the time to comment;o)
    Have a nice day.

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  17. Tumblewords:April 26, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Spectacular! These photos are incredible. From the seagrass to the seastorm - each scene is superb!

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  18. KateApril 26, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Fabulous photos of a very OMINOUS storm.

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  19. DinahApril 26, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    oh wow! awesome clouds. must be pretty scary to be there!

    O is Overcrowded

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  20. MaRApril 27, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    Fantastic shots as always, Carver. Love the story telling through dramatic pictures!

    ABC-Wednesday

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  21. HazelApril 27, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Ominous, overcast - perfectly illustrated by your photos. I like the final picture best of all. Makes me want to go put the kettle on and soon curl up with a nice book. Let it pour! :)

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  22. IngridApril 27, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Wow, what a scary sky !
    Gattina
    ABC Team

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  23. Bradley HsiApril 28, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Although it was not a big storm, but the cloud certainly looks impressive and intimidating!

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  24. Stewart MApril 29, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    I really like the storm pictures - but then again I did not have to worry if ot was going to flood my house!!!

    Nice pictures.

    Stewart M - Australia

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