There's a river in there somewhere . . .

[Peter Connan]

Wow, that's a serious gust!

Despite the damage they cause I always find floods beautiful and fascinating.

[David Paterson]

Thanks for all your concern.

It was a piece of stupidity, as usual. The stone I stepped on was too far away and only just visible, well below the surface. As I stepped on it, I was thinking "this is probably a stupid thing to do . . . . " - I was right.

Cameras were in a small Lowepro backpack which went completely under the surface. Not a drop of water entered the main compartment.

[Frank Fremerey]

Strong geometry and colors. Stark light. Hope Sally recovers from the shock.

[David Paterson]

Wow, that's a serious gust!
Despite the damage they cause I always find floods beautiful and fascinating.

Since then we've had a gust of 173kph and numerous ones between 140 and 165. In between the floods and the wind-storm we had this -

[Peter Connan]

While it is undeniably beautiful, I am very glad I don't live in Scotland.

[Seapy]

You better batten the hatches down David.  The forecast is for even stronger winds, it's pretty hectic here, hate to think what you are getting.

How do you capture wind in a photograph? 

[Jakov Minić]

I share my concerns about global warming and the abnormal winds we are experiencing this winter.
I was almost blown off my bike today at gusts of 7 Beaufort... sick of it really... it just doesn't stop...

[David Paterson]

Thanks for your comments, Peter, Seapy and Jakov.

I share my concerns about global warming and the abnormal winds we are experiencing this winter.
I was almost blown off my bike today at gusts of 7 Beaufort... sick of it really... it just doesn't stop...

Jakov - I know exactly what you mean. I came back from Japan exactly 2 months ago. In those two months we have had perhaps 12 hours of sunshine, not more. The rain and wind just never seem to stop. I get out with the cameras nearly every day, in any conditions, but it's becoming tiring, exhausting, just coping with the weather.

Luckily, it's quite a long time until May.   

[Thomas G]

You better batten the hatches down David.  The forecast is for even stronger winds, it's pretty hectic here, hate to think what you are getting.
How do you capture wind in a photograph? 

Same question hit me on saturday.
First get the cam saved and fixed on a solid tripod in cover.
Try shooting moving things, longer times perhaps or multiple eposure or both or multi exposure with varied times.
Pan with moving things.
If available add drame like dark clouds (if moving, they make up for a shot of themselves).
I just would give it a try, risk a few shots, I hope it helps.

The example is cropped from a shot I like as a result.

[Seapy]

Thanks Thomas, I like it!

Right now if I went out I think I would be in the next street in no time flat!  But you give me some ideas...  By the time I get opportunity to try them the wind will have subsided. 

[Thomas G]

I took took them from inside a window in the house. Wind was not too strong.
Started with shooting through the glass, then, after some tries, opendened the casement, secured it and got my final shots.
Wind was blowing in heavily enough to make sure the room door was safely closed.
Wasn't the weather site, so rain drops and wind were manageable.

[Thomas G]

Thanks Thomas, I like it!

Right now if I went out I think I would be in the next street in no time flat!  But you give me some ideas...  By the time I get opportunity to try them the wind will have subsided. 

Thanks, glad you like it! There's more here (click).