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    #1

    The sun doesn't always shine in Menorca.

    Between November and late February we are battered by electrical storms and severe winds.

    Usually these come from the north and are called Tramontanas but yesterday there were 70mph winds from the south.

    Less than an hour later it was chucking it down!

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    Tweaked around a bit in PS for full drama effect as the light was a real struggle

    Comments welcomed
    Canon EOS R5, R6 plus the usual suspects ......

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_fo_to
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    #2
    Re: The sun doesn't always shine in Menorca.

    I do like the last one Bo really shows the power of the waves ..

    We get similar storms here and I've taken a few wave photos but I feel let down as they are never as impressive as what you see - I think getting good wave photos is quite a challenge

    Do you also get gotafria's? they keep warning us we have another due as the last bad one was 8 yrs ago, although risk for this year is dropping now due the sea temperature dropping
    :- Ian

    5D Mk III, 24-105 / 70-200 f2.8 L / 100-400 Mk II / 100 macro / 16-35 L / 11-24 L / 1.4 & 2x converters and a bad back carrying it all ;o)

    :- https://www.flickr.com/photos/fotosespana/

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      #3
      Re: The sun doesn't always shine in Menorca.

      Impressive shots
      James
      James Boardman Woodend
      www.jameswoodend.com

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        #4
        Re: The sun doesn't always shine in Menorca.

        Thanks for looking, chaps.

        Tigger, I have looked online to find out what a gotafria is. I think the answer to your question is no- probably due to the fact that we haven't got big mountain range behind us.... Just a little lump that we call Monte Toro but it's less than 400m high.

        If or when the gotafria comes it looks pretty disastrous, from pics & vids shown
        Canon EOS R5, R6 plus the usual suspects ......

        https://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_fo_to

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          #5
          Re: The sun doesn't always shine in Menorca.

          trust me Bo when they hit all you can do is wait at home with candles ready ! -
          :- Ian

          5D Mk III, 24-105 / 70-200 f2.8 L / 100-400 Mk II / 100 macro / 16-35 L / 11-24 L / 1.4 & 2x converters and a bad back carrying it all ;o)

          :- https://www.flickr.com/photos/fotosespana/

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            #6
            Re: The sun doesn't always shine in Menorca.

            A very nice and impressive set of images. Well done

            Tom

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              #7
              Re: The sun doesn't always shine in Menorca.

              That looks an angry sea,love the set but please be careful.

              Paul
              EOS 1Dx, - EF 24-105L f4,- Sigma 135 f1.8 Art - EF 400L IS f2.8, - Speedlite 430EXII.
              Freelance Sports Photographer for local Press - https://twitter.com/P_linton99

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                #8
                Re: The sun doesn't always shine in Menorca.

                Nice series. Shows the power of the waves. Very awesome.
                Canon 6D; Canon 760D;Canon G15;Canon 40mm f2.8(Pancake);Canon 50mm f1.8(ii); Canon 17mm-40mm f4L;Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM;Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 STM lens;Canon 24mm-105mmf4L IS;Canon 70-300mm f4-f5.6 L IS USM;Kenko 1.4x HD TC;Canon 430EX ii flash;Giottos tripod;Manfretto monopod;Cokin P filters + bits and pieces!

                www.flickr.com/photos/nathaniel3390

                North Wales where music and the sea give a great concert!

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                  #9
                  Re: The sun doesn't always shine in Menorca.

                  Very dramatic shots,well done

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                    #10
                    Re: The sun doesn't always shine in Menorca.

                    [ Canon 1DX ] [ 70-200 f2.8 L is II ] [ 300 f4 L is usm ] [ 50 mm f1.8 II ] [ 24-105 f4 L is ] [ Speedlite 430 ] [Yongnuo 568 ex II flash ] [ Yongnuo flash triggers ] [ Cokin P filters] [ Giottos Silk Road GYTL8384 carbon tripod ] [ Photoshop CS5 ] ... Wish list Canon EF 500 mm f/4 L IS USM.

                    Some nice gear, but not much idea ... https://www.flickr.com/photos/123175589@N03/

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                      #11
                      Re: The sun doesn't always shine in Menorca.

                      That looks rough. Braver than me.
                      Di ~ Trying to take "the" photograph.
                      Di's Flickr

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                        #12
                        Re: The sun doesn't always shine in Menorca.

                        Great shots and well done re-creating the drama of the storm.

                        Bill.
                        7D, 400D, EF-S 15-85 f3.5/5.6, EF 100 f2.8 USM macro, Sigma 10-20 f4/5.6, Sigma 70-300 f4/5.6 APO, Sigma 50 f1.4, EF 28-90, EF 90-300, Sigma 150-600C, 430 EXll, Yongnuo 568 EX ll, Yongnuo Triggers, Yongnuo YN14-EX Ring Flash

                        Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/94610707@N05/

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                          #13
                          Re: The sun doesn't always shine in Menorca.

                          Great set that, architecture notwithstanding, could be the north coast of Scotland!

                          Cheers,
                          John

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                            #14
                            Re: The sun doesn't always shine in Menorca.

                            Thanks y'all for looking & nice comments

                            BTW, I was sat on the ground in the shelter of a low wall which offered protection for me and the camera.
                            Not for me this gung-ho check the spirit-level on the tripod stuff !
                            Canon EOS R5, R6 plus the usual suspects ......

                            https://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_fo_to

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