Smartphone PhotographerCrest and Crash. #seascape #oceanwaves #stormyseas #coastal #waves #seaside #sea #naturepower #beachlife #waterlover #oceanview #smartphonephotography #photography
Scarred by the Sky. #lightningstrike #stormdamage #treelife #naturepower #resilience #weatherphenomenon #powerfulnature #earthfocus #tree_captures #survivor #oldtree #woodtexture #smartphonephotography #photography
Maikel de BakkerInto the Distance
The raw power of the last storm left its mark on the coastline in ways that words alone can’t capture. One wave barrier along the beach had been half-buried in sand, transforming the landscape into something entirely new. Behind the sand, seawater was trapped, forming a wide temporary lagoon. It’s a reminder of how coastlines are constantly reshaped—new land created in mere hours by natural forces that would take humans days of heavy labor to replicate. And just as quickly as it appears, nature can undo her own work with the next storm.
Standing at the far end of the wave breakers, I was struck by the illusion of infinity. The long row of wooden posts stretched out toward the horizon, now divided by the sudden dune as if the sea itself had been cut in two. It felt both surreal and epic, a fleeting sculpture carved by wind, waves, and time.
Scenes like these remind us that the shore is alive—never fixed, always shifting. Every tide, every storm, every grain of sand tells a part of the story. We are just lucky enough to be there to witness it.
Taken with my Canon 5DsR (51 megapixels) and Sigma ART 24/70mm lens.
#IntoTheDistance #BeachPhotography #StormImpact #CoastalChange #NaturePower #SandDunes #WaveBreakers #Seascape #CanonPhotography #SigmaArt2470 #Canon5DsR #CoastalGeology #ShiftingSands #DynamicCoastline #NaturalForces #StormScars #SeashoreMagic #OceanView #CoastalProcess #LandFormation #BeachVibes #LandscapePhotography #EpicNature #ChangingEarth #EarthScience #CoastalErosion #SandAndSea #NatureIsArt #SeascapePhotography #SeaAndSky #OceanPhotography #ClimateAndCoast #Geoscience #CoastalEcosystem #StormySea #TideAndTime #BeachWalk #CoastalBeauty #NaturePowerful #MotherNature
The raw power of the last storm left its mark on the coastline in ways that words alone can’t capture. One wave barrier along the beach had been half-buried in sand, transforming the landscape into something entirely new. Behind the sand, seawater was trapped, forming a wide temporary lagoon. It’s a reminder of how coastlines are constantly reshaped—new land created in mere hours by natural forces that would take humans days of heavy labor to replicate. And just as quickly as it appears, nature can undo her own work with the next storm.
Standing at the far end of the wave breakers, I was struck by the illusion of infinity. The long row of wooden posts stretched out toward the horizon, now divided by the sudden dune as if the sea itself had been cut in two. It felt both surreal and epic, a fleeting sculpture carved by wind, waves, and time.
Scenes like these remind us that the shore is alive—never fixed, always shifting. Every tide, every storm, every grain of sand tells a part of the story. We are just lucky enough to be there to witness it.
Taken with my Canon 5DsR (51 megapixels) and Sigma ART 24/70mm lens.
#IntoTheDistance #BeachPhotography #StormImpact #CoastalChange #NaturePower #SandDunes #WaveBreakers #Seascape #CanonPhotography #SigmaArt2470 #Canon5DsR #CoastalGeology #ShiftingSands #DynamicCoastline #NaturalForces #StormScars #SeashoreMagic #OceanView #CoastalProcess #LandFormation #BeachVibes #LandscapePhotography #EpicNature #ChangingEarth #EarthScience #CoastalErosion #SandAndSea #NatureIsArt #SeascapePhotography #SeaAndSky #OceanPhotography #ClimateAndCoast #Geoscience #CoastalEcosystem #StormySea #TideAndTime #BeachWalk #CoastalBeauty #NaturePowerful #MotherNature
Storms by the sea are never just about wind and waves — they’re about raw forces of nature colliding in ways you can feel with your whole body. During last week’s storm, taking sharp pictures felt like a battle in itself. Every shot was handheld, because even a tripod wouldn’t survive the gale. The wind howled, the sea roared, and then came the sand — endless grains, propelled like tiny bullets by the gusts, mixed with salty sea spray.
In the first image, the wave breakers bear the marks of that power. Lines of airborne sand cut past the poles, revealing just how ferocious the storm’s energy was. Scientifically, this process is called saltation — grains lifted and bounced by wind, gaining enough speed to carve and erode whatever they strike. It’s the same force that shapes dunes and slowly wears down coastlines.
The second image shows a man braving the storm near the shore. His stance, his struggle, and the visible streams of sand all capture what it means to endure weather at its fiercest. To stand on that beach was to be humbled — by the sheer scale of forces that shape landscapes and remind us of the balance between human presence and natural power.
These moments were captured with the Canon 5DsR + Sigma ART 24/70 and the Canon 5D Mark IV + Sigma 100/400. A tough test for both camera and photographer — but worth every grain of sand.
#stormforce #sandblasted #windpower #beachstorm #zeeland #westkapelle #canon5dsr #canon5dmarkiv #sigma2470art #sigma100400 #coastalforces #gailwinds #seastorm #naturepower #weatherphotography #stormchaser #seasideview #beachlife #roughweather #oceanenergy #wavebreakers #coastalprotection #seastates #weatherwatching #extremeweather #coastalphotography #seascapes #windstorm #stormyweather #canonphotography #stormcapture #coastalstorm #dutchcoast #northsea #natureelements #weatherlovers #beachphotography #canonshooters #intenseweather #photographycommunity #pixelfed
In the first image, the wave breakers bear the marks of that power. Lines of airborne sand cut past the poles, revealing just how ferocious the storm’s energy was. Scientifically, this process is called saltation — grains lifted and bounced by wind, gaining enough speed to carve and erode whatever they strike. It’s the same force that shapes dunes and slowly wears down coastlines.
The second image shows a man braving the storm near the shore. His stance, his struggle, and the visible streams of sand all capture what it means to endure weather at its fiercest. To stand on that beach was to be humbled — by the sheer scale of forces that shape landscapes and remind us of the balance between human presence and natural power.
These moments were captured with the Canon 5DsR + Sigma ART 24/70 and the Canon 5D Mark IV + Sigma 100/400. A tough test for both camera and photographer — but worth every grain of sand.
#stormforce #sandblasted #windpower #beachstorm #zeeland #westkapelle #canon5dsr #canon5dmarkiv #sigma2470art #sigma100400 #coastalforces #gailwinds #seastorm #naturepower #weatherphotography #stormchaser #seasideview #beachlife #roughweather #oceanenergy #wavebreakers #coastalprotection #seastates #weatherwatching #extremeweather #coastalphotography #seascapes #windstorm #stormyweather #canonphotography #stormcapture #coastalstorm #dutchcoast #northsea #natureelements #weatherlovers #beachphotography #canonshooters #intenseweather #photographycommunity #pixelfed
The day after the storm we returned to the beach, and the North Sea was more furious than ever. The wind cut across the shore with brutal force, and the waves rose higher than I have ever seen before — each one crashing with a power that humbles you.
We arrived just as sunset painted the aftermath. Between two storm fronts, the light broke through the clouds in a way that seemed almost otherworldly. Though the sun itself was hidden, its glow illuminated the scene in gold, turning even the wild waves into liquid fire. In the middle of this chaos stood the red buoy, a small but steady marker battling the storm — I call this shot “Red Buoy in the Stormy Golden Waves.”
Photographing in these conditions is always a challenge. I traveled, as usual, with most of my gear, but the sandblasting was relentless. Every gust carried grains that crept into zippers, joints, and even deep into my camera bag. The next day was spent carefully cleaning my Canon 5D Mark IV, Sigma 100–400mm, and everything else — a reminder that nature always leaves its mark, even on the tools we use to capture it.
This image is more than a photograph; it is a moment of resilience, light, and raw power held together in one frame.
#stormphotography #redbuoy #canon5dmarkiv #sigma100400 #zeeland #northsea #stormywaves #oceanpower #goldenwaves #stormylight #coastalphotography #seascapelovers #weatherphotography #extremeweather #sandblasted #naturephotography #dutchcoast #westkapelle #seaandsky #moodylandscape #oceanenergy #climatephotography #wildsea #stormchasing #wavecrash #stormclouds #canonphotography #landscapephotography #northseacoast #stormwatch #dramaticlight #backlitwaves #sunsetglow #oceanstorm #powerofnature #weatherwatching #seascapeart #stormylightscape #naturepower #seascapephotography #photographerslife
We arrived just as sunset painted the aftermath. Between two storm fronts, the light broke through the clouds in a way that seemed almost otherworldly. Though the sun itself was hidden, its glow illuminated the scene in gold, turning even the wild waves into liquid fire. In the middle of this chaos stood the red buoy, a small but steady marker battling the storm — I call this shot “Red Buoy in the Stormy Golden Waves.”
Photographing in these conditions is always a challenge. I traveled, as usual, with most of my gear, but the sandblasting was relentless. Every gust carried grains that crept into zippers, joints, and even deep into my camera bag. The next day was spent carefully cleaning my Canon 5D Mark IV, Sigma 100–400mm, and everything else — a reminder that nature always leaves its mark, even on the tools we use to capture it.
This image is more than a photograph; it is a moment of resilience, light, and raw power held together in one frame.
#stormphotography #redbuoy #canon5dmarkiv #sigma100400 #zeeland #northsea #stormywaves #oceanpower #goldenwaves #stormylight #coastalphotography #seascapelovers #weatherphotography #extremeweather #sandblasted #naturephotography #dutchcoast #westkapelle #seaandsky #moodylandscape #oceanenergy #climatephotography #wildsea #stormchasing #wavecrash #stormclouds #canonphotography #landscapephotography #northseacoast #stormwatch #dramaticlight #backlitwaves #sunsetglow #oceanstorm #powerofnature #weatherwatching #seascapeart #stormylightscape #naturepower #seascapephotography #photographerslife
Last Saturday I found myself at Westkapelle, Zeeland, during a fierce southwesterly storm. The sea was alive with raw energy, its rhythm both terrifying and mesmerizing. My first image captures a red buoy fighting its endless battle against towering waves — a symbol of resilience in an outraged sea. The backlit waves revealed deep emerald tones through their translucent crests, crowned with foamy white spray, the buoy holding steady above.
A gull flew straight toward me in another frame — simple, yet powerful. Its wings spread against the turbulent backdrop, it seemed to embody the calm determination needed to survive such storms.
The third shot froze the sheer force of water as it crashed violently against the wooden breakers, sunlight catching the spray in a fleeting golden shimmer.
And finally, my favorite: sunset breaking through storm clouds, with beams of light stretching across the horizon. Even in the midst of chaos, nature reveals its beauty — a reminder that turbulence and serenity are often only a moment apart.
Captured with the Canon 5D Mark IV and Sigma 100–400mm, these images remind me why storms have always fascinated both scientists and artists: they are nature’s raw poetry.
#stormphotography #zeeland #westkapelle #canon5dmarkiv #sigma100400 #seascapephotography #stormyseas #oceanpower #climatephotography #weatherphotography #wavepower #stormchasing #stormylight #sunsetphotography #seabirds #gull #coastalphotography #northsea #dutchcoast #wildsea #seascapeart #canonphotography #naturephotography #extremeweather #windandwaves #stormysky #dramaticlight #wavecrash #stormwatch #climateawareness #landscapephotography #oceanenergy #seastorm #stormclouds #moodylandscape #backlitwaves #seascapelovers #weatherwatching #naturepower #photographerslife #sunsetstorm
A gull flew straight toward me in another frame — simple, yet powerful. Its wings spread against the turbulent backdrop, it seemed to embody the calm determination needed to survive such storms.
The third shot froze the sheer force of water as it crashed violently against the wooden breakers, sunlight catching the spray in a fleeting golden shimmer.
And finally, my favorite: sunset breaking through storm clouds, with beams of light stretching across the horizon. Even in the midst of chaos, nature reveals its beauty — a reminder that turbulence and serenity are often only a moment apart.
Captured with the Canon 5D Mark IV and Sigma 100–400mm, these images remind me why storms have always fascinated both scientists and artists: they are nature’s raw poetry.
#stormphotography #zeeland #westkapelle #canon5dmarkiv #sigma100400 #seascapephotography #stormyseas #oceanpower #climatephotography #weatherphotography #wavepower #stormchasing #stormylight #sunsetphotography #seabirds #gull #coastalphotography #northsea #dutchcoast #wildsea #seascapeart #canonphotography #naturephotography #extremeweather #windandwaves #stormysky #dramaticlight #wavecrash #stormwatch #climateawareness #landscapephotography #oceanenergy #seastorm #stormclouds #moodylandscape #backlitwaves #seascapelovers #weatherwatching #naturepower #photographerslife #sunsetstorm
Lawrence Nault- Stone & Signal"The wind doesn’t ask permission to move mountains. It whispers, persists, and returns—until even stone begins to shift." L.Nault
#PersistencePays #ChangeIsComing #NaturePower #NeverGiveUp #KeepGoing
Jose VLightning stack ⚡️⛈️ | 235 photos, one unforgettable storm
Last night’s storm was the perfect excuse to try something I’ve wanted to do for a while—capture as many lightning strikes as possible and stack them into one frame.
📸 Sony a7III
🔌 K&F Concept EF-E adapter
🔭 Rokinon / Samyang AS IF UMC 14mm lens
⚙️ F22 - 10s - ISO 800
🖼️ 235 stacked photos
Patience, a solid tripod, and a bit of luck with the timing 😅
Anyone else find lightning strangely hypnotic?
#lightningphotography #stormchaser #longexposure #lightningstrike #weatherphotography #naturepower #thunderstorm #stackedphotos #sonyalpha #rokinon14mm #samyang14mm #sonya7iii #photostacking #stormhunting #lightningstack #ottawastorm #naturelovers #electricsky #nightphotography #extremeweather #stormysky #canonlensonsony #kfconcept
#fotografiadetormentas #cazadordetormentas #exposicionlarga #rayos #fotografiadenaturaleza #tormentaelectrica #fotosapiladas #paisajenocturno #sonya7iii #rokinon14mm #samyang14mm #lluvia #naturalezapoderosa #cieloelectrico #tormentaottawa #fotografianocturna #adaptadorkf #cielodramatico
Last night’s storm was the perfect excuse to try something I’ve wanted to do for a while—capture as many lightning strikes as possible and stack them into one frame.
📸 Sony a7III
🔌 K&F Concept EF-E adapter
🔭 Rokinon / Samyang AS IF UMC 14mm lens
⚙️ F22 - 10s - ISO 800
🖼️ 235 stacked photos
Patience, a solid tripod, and a bit of luck with the timing 😅
Anyone else find lightning strangely hypnotic?
#lightningphotography #stormchaser #longexposure #lightningstrike #weatherphotography #naturepower #thunderstorm #stackedphotos #sonyalpha #rokinon14mm #samyang14mm #sonya7iii #photostacking #stormhunting #lightningstack #ottawastorm #naturelovers #electricsky #nightphotography #extremeweather #stormysky #canonlensonsony #kfconcept
#fotografiadetormentas #cazadordetormentas #exposicionlarga #rayos #fotografiadenaturaleza #tormentaelectrica #fotosapiladas #paisajenocturno #sonya7iii #rokinon14mm #samyang14mm #lluvia #naturalezapoderosa #cieloelectrico #tormentaottawa #fotografianocturna #adaptadorkf #cielodramatico
Michael / マイケル🦁📸🎮Power and presence in the wild 🐾🌲
This incredible moment with a roaring grizzly reminds us who’s really king of the forest.
Nature’s raw strength, captured mid-roar.
#WildlifePhotography #GrizzlyBear #NaturePower #IntoTheWild #RoarOfTheWild #NatureLovers #MajesticCreatures #Animals #Nature #StunDay
Michael LyonPower and presence in the wild 🐾🌲
This incredible moment with a roaring grizzly reminds us who’s really king of the forest.
Nature’s raw strength, captured mid-roar.
#WildlifePhotography #GrizzlyBear #NaturePower #IntoTheWild #RoarOfTheWild #NatureLovers #MajesticCreatures #PhotosOfMastodon #マスト写真部
