Having now reached episode 7 of The Crown series 2, we have decided that enough is more than enough. There is too much intrusive invention for our liking.
This morning I visited Sears Barbers for Peter to cut my hair. Knowing that later today we would be in for a storm which I believe has been named Brendan, we left home an hour early to watch a clear blue sky constantly changing as the relentless wind whipped the waves, scudded the clouds, and precipitated driving rain.
As we approached the coast, passing the White House perched against the indigo skies,
a lichen covered thorn hedge gave testimony to the purity of the nevertheless untamed air.
Even just after 9.30 a.m. the coast road was devoid of daylight
as dark clouds dominated.
A few dog walkers hastened along
beneath skies changing by the minute.
Some gulls struggled on the thermals,
while others hunkered down on the car park tarmac;
I do hope it was a piece of bread that this one gathered up for breakfast.
The waves were simply choppy at first,
but soon increased in ferocity.
The rain was brief but did send me back into the car before we moved further along the coast where
surging spray pounded the sea walls
their cream-laden fingers grasping at
the sturdy breakwaters.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s particularly spicy pasta arrabbiata and tender runner beans with which she drank Hoegaarden and I drank Concha y Toro Casilliero del Diablo 2017.
Such a wonderful description of the feisty weather for today.
Thank you very much, GP
Amazing pics! The weather is bewildering and terrible around the globe! Stay safe!
Thank you very much, Holly
You are welcome Derrick.
Fantastic photos of the sky and the waves, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Dolly
My pleasure, Derrick.
Wow, such menacing seas and skies!
Thank you very much, Sheree.
I love weather like this — wonderful photos!
Thank you very much, Linda
Wild, kaleidoscopic shadows and light weather, Derrick! Beautiful photos!
Thank you very much, Lavinia
Great photos! I wished I’d gone to Aberystwyth yesterday to catch the waves breaking against the sea wall. It was quite rough here in Mid Wales by the time I headed home from work.
Thanks very much, Nikki
Awesome shots, Derrick. Each tells a story. You can really feel your day in this post. Love the leaden skies.
Thank you very much, Cindy
It’s pretty rough up here too. Though nothing like it is in Scotland and N Ireland. I believe it is working its way down, so not looking forward to later tonight when it really hits. Let’s hope it lessens in ferocity by the time it reaches you.
Thank you very much, Sue. Hope you don’t suffer too much, either.
Stay safe!
Thanks a lot, Pauline X
Hi D – your photos are spectacular (I used that word on purpose – the water and the details in some – so nice for a photo shoot)
and then the content seemed to subtly match the words you had about the movie series The Crown – added intrusive invention….
the words here – like “unarmed air” – “darkened” “skies changing” – and little details – even like ” ferocity” kind o just fit into the reason you stopped watching – do you know what I mean?
either way – wishing you and J a nice day
That is so very insightful, Yvette. I wasn’t aware of it. Thank you very much.
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What a thoughtful catch!
Excellent photos of terrible weather. I particularly like the ones with the gulls.
Thank you very much, Liz. I didn’t convert any to monochrome – that is exactly how they were.
After seeing what a gray day it was, I didn’t think they’d been converted.
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Wow looks like quite a storm kicking up! Love the lichen photo and the waves 🙂 I’m about half way through season 3 of The Crown.
You’ve got further than we will, M.B. Well done for persevering – I’m sure you have the sense not to believe it all.
So should you Derrick..have the sense not to believe it..get off your very high horse!
Do shut up, Ian 🙂
Oh yes – In fact I prefer to research each episode either right before or after I watch it to fact check. They do take some liberties for sure!
I thought you would
Yes the photos capture the current weather so perfectly.
Thank you very much, Gary.
Suitably atmospheric pictures. I am surprised that you could stand steady enough to take them.
Well braced, Tootlepedal. Knees can do it now. Thanks very much.
Fine pictures–quite a stormy day! We had “King Tides” on the west coast of Oregon and the sea ran up the beachfront streets…I believe this will happen tow more times this year. I did not get there to see it, but perhaps just as well!
Thanks very much, Cynthia. I’d never heard of “King Tides”.
Quite the phenomenon!
Oh interesting! I’ve never heard of King Tides either, and I live 45 miles from Astoria, ha ha. I would like to see it in person, so I might research the times.
I know, I had not heard of it, either. I followed the news about it all! Some fantastic photos of the waves and surf around Cannon Beach, Depoe Bay and more
So of course, as soon as I say I have not heard of it, I heard about this King Tide on the news, and sadly that two children died after being swept in. I thank you for mentioning it and putting this story on my radar.
I know, it is a terrible loss–the dangers of the sea, which we must respect. Glad to tune you into this.
(Typo: TWO more times this year. Might check out You Tube for interesting pics.)
Beautiful, but a little scary, photos. The one of the house was just gorgeous.
Thank you v very much, Lisa. I’m pleased you liked that.
I enjoyed the silvery light in the water and the sky with a hint of an angel or eagle in the one after the bench.
Thanks very much, JoAnna. That was a good spot in the sky
You captured those moments in detail Derrick.
Thank you very much, Sandomina. I have twice failed to comment on or follow your blog re your most informative us/Iran analysis.
Beautiful and exciting photos. The surging, milky, churning water makes a beautiful picture. You captured it well. The silhouettes of the gulls were so artistic. Also I loved the strip of light that escaped onto the water through a hole in an unseen cloud.
Thank you very much, Nicki – most eloquent comments, especially the last sentence.
Wonderfully dramatic photographs.
Thank you very much, Anne
They are! “Dramatic” is a great word.
Ohh those skies do look ominous! You have captured the power of the elements in sky and sea – I can hear the breakers crashing on the sea wall.
Thank you very much, Peggy.
How is Peter doing?
Your descriptive words and awesome photos make me feel the weather there!
(((HUGS)))
We made homemade chili…3 kinds of beans, 3 kinds of peppers, onions, tomatoes, tomato sauce and some spices. It made my nose run…sign of good chili! 😉
Peter is well, thanks, Carolyn. Your meal looks good – could convert me to veggie. Thanks very much. X
You have we’ll captured the changing weather in your photos,
Thanks very much, Sylvie
🙂
Wonderful serie, Derrick!
Every picture. Great!
Thanks very much, Daniel
Wonderful photos, Derrick–and prose, as well. One of the choppy seas photos looks like pen and ink or some sort of print. I would enjoy particularly spicy pasta arrabbiata . 🙂
Thanks very much, Merril. The sea views were exactly as seen
Quite the surf! Wonderful pictures! Hope the storm didn’t hit you too hard.
Not too bad. Another leak in the kitchen roof
Darn!
Thanks a lot, Laurie
Nice photo reportage of your day! Awesome pictures, especially the colour gamma!
Thanks very much, Alexander
What a description of the arriving storm and your photos are amazing. In particular the one of the clouds and sea with that little strip of light is astonishing. I hope there was no damage.
We haven’t been out to look. Storm heavier today. Thanks very much, Lisa.
Even the birds look cold.
They did. Thanks very much, Lindsey
You captured the ever-changing storm-light with great aplomb 🙂 … hopefully by now you are safely past the worst of it.
It has just died down this morning. Due back tomorrow. Thanks very much, Widders.
The photos look sepia – was that the weather or intentional? Either way I enjoyed looking at the seagulls. Yes, hopefully it was bread!
Thank you very much, Helen. The colours were exactly as the camera saw them. I particularly liked the B/Ws
I think you have to accept a bit of fiction in a series such as the Crown. My history professor at University always gave the advice not to believe anything you see or read without challenging. Mother is staying with me this week and we are well into series three.
I was once lucky enough to get an invite to a garden party at Buckingham Palace. It remains one of the best days of my life…
https://apetcher.wordpress.com/2009/06/26/royal-tea-party/
Of course I know there will be dramatic licence. It is just that I don’t want to watch this particular fiction. Thanks very much, Andrew.
What was the straw that broke the camel’s back?
Three consecutive episodes on Princess Margaret’s love life and graphic Armstrong-Jones’s troilism – and I am no prude
They did overdo that a bit I agree. The series settles down after that!
What beautiful photos. I love the grayscale/black and white and how it brings out texture, composition, and contrasts. I could have mused over these for hours. 🙂
Thank you very much, Diana
I have started to watch The Crown too…I must say not bad so far 😉
These pictures are stunning Derrick! What a beautiful place to live in 😊
Thank you very much, Ribana. We have given up on The Crown, but it is good drama and you will maybe have a different perspective on it.
I have only seen a few episodes so far but was not bad 😉 maybe until I reach season 2 I’ll give up 😂
I just started watching the series again, after you began mentioning it here. So far only to the end of Season 1, and Churchill’s retirement & birthday. I have also begun series in the past that I wanted to enjoy, but found after a while that I could not continue. I get it. I’m curious about how it will feel with new actors…if I can hang in that long.
Good luck, Crystal. Thanks very much.
Splendid photos – very atmospheric.
Glad to see you are getting my posts now, Roland. Thanks very much