Few things are more majestic than the untamed power of stormy seas.
Few things are more frightening than the unleashed fury of powerful waves.
In summer this bay is a favourite bathing spot, its sandy shore lined with gaudy umbrellas and hundreds of sweltering bodies. Its waters are blue, welcoming and serene.
In winter it is almost a hostile place, the water turns a dark grey, the waves crash on the shore and the wind roars.
A totally different scene. It is deserted, desolate almost, unwelcoming and cold. But this is how I love it best. Revealing its wild beauty to me alone.
Photographed at Golden Bay
February 2009
This bay, situated on the North-west coast of Malta is especially susceptible to the mighty NW wind, known in Maltese as Majjistral (the j’s sound like y’s). This pretty bay is known for its underground currents and caution is advised when swimming here even during the summer months.
Incredibly beautiful, wonderfully captured cloudscapes!
ReplyDeletebeautiful. it must be relaxing to be walking there especially in the summer.
ReplyDeleteLoree, your descriptions of nature reveal so much about your own poetic spirit. I really enjoyed this post.
ReplyDeleteI also love a rough sea, it's so nice to walk along the beach out of the reach of the waves of course, lol !
ReplyDeleteThe islands are beautiful even during winter storms Loree.
ReplyDeletehave a nice weekend.
Costas
Your captures are quite impressive!
ReplyDeleteUntamed beauty... Even the gray Belgian coast looks more lovely in Winter, I prefer it too!
ReplyDeleteOh, it's so gorgeous. I would like it best in its solitary state, as well...
ReplyDeleteI also had a beautiful day there recently - and some strong waves: http://andreasmoser.wordpress.com/2011/12/12/il-majjistral-nature-park-and-anchor-bay-in-malta/
ReplyDeleteAnd last week, I saw this paraglider there: http://andreasmoser.wordpress.com/2012/02/18/paraglider-icarus-malta/
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