As I mentioned Friday, one of the events of this weekend was the offshore drive-by on Hurricane Bill. Our weather wasn't much affected (except for the suffocating humidity it pushed up the coast in front of it), but it certainly kicked up the surf around here yesterday and today. I went down to Ruggles Ave. around low tide yesterday (the best time for surfing in that spot), but Bill hadn't really kicked things up yet, and I was having battery issues with the camera. So I went back down today; I was out at Ruggles from 9:30 to 1:30, and there were lots of nice waves and lots of people to play on them. People were getting nice long rides and plenty of room to play and hot-dog. And a big crowd on the Cliff Walk above to cheer them on, as well as the usual photography contingent (including me) pointing their telephoto lenses seaward. It was a grand day!
I've included just three photos here in the interest of space. If you want to see more, I have a web gallery of the best shots here. Enjoy!
I've included just three photos here in the interest of space. If you want to see more, I have a web gallery of the best shots here. Enjoy!
© 2009 by A. Roy Hilbinger
Wow, Roy, you really got some amazing shots. I especially like this first one.
ReplyDeleteI posted some pics of my vintage bottles tonight, btw.
Some great action photographs. You can almost taste the salt and feel the water blowing in the wind.
ReplyDeleteRoy, awesome shots dude! And dig those gnarly waves! Bet no-one was surfin' in '65...( now where did I put that book? )
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. Have you thought of shopping them around?
ReplyDeleteI found Paolo Nutini via another blog, btw. I can't get enough!
Amazing photos of Wild Bill.
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots- that looks like fun; if only I were younger.... (*wistful sigh*)
ReplyDeleteWow...those pics are amazing! I heard your area had great waves from Bill. They always warn the surfers, but I guess the thrill is just too much to ignore! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat action...I'll check out the other site, too. -Jayne
ReplyDeletewow.... hope everyone in r.i was safe, I read about deaths elsewhere of people wanting to experience the action....
ReplyDeleteand there was the incident at acadia nat'l park where folks watching the waves were washed out to sea - think there was one child who died in that group....scary and tragic.
be safe this hurricane season and always