I usually don't do this ... but because I've been a little lazy I'm finally getting around to a little trip my son-in-law took last October. A fierce storm was ravaging Lake Michigan with high winds and lots of rain. We decided to grab our cameras and head across state to the town of Grand Haven to see what it was all about. Two lighthouses ... wild water ... high winds ... and those wild and crazy guys in the water. What could be better!
The rain had stopped, the sun was shining but the wind was still howling. Blowing sand on our faces felt like little needles and our equipment was slowly getting sand blasted. We ventured out on the pier with some of the other crazy onlookers and began shooting. The winds were a fairly steady 40mph with an occasional gusts even higher. The waters were angry and no place for mortals ... but wait! Who was that daredevil trying to kite surf? And who were those two guys on jet skis? Where was that guy walking to on the pier? And take a close look at the last photo and do you see the outline a someone out at the end of the pier? The game is played like this ... see if you can run out to the end of the pier and back in between surf surges without getting washed into the water and dashed against the pier walls. And I used to think playing marbles was exciting.
So here's a little photo essay of that exciting day. Check out my son-in-laws website too for probably the best shot of the day (http://scottlaforestphoto.photoshelter.com)
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| Grand Haven Lighthouse |
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| Go fly a kite |
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| Whoosh |
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| Hang on |
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| Does this guy know the hot dog stand is the other way? |
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| See the guy leaning against the building on the far right? On your mark ... get ready ... Go! There you have it. Another look at the drama Mother Nature can conjure up. It was great to have witnessed it so you know I'm still livin' the dream. Phil |
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