PeterB Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 only the last one of these images would I definitely like to see from the cockpit of my kayak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbjorn Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Incredibly beautiful. I've always been a sky watcher and lover of unusual formations but have never seen one to compare to these. I'll keep looking though.Blaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 I hope these weren't photoshopped: they look almost too spectacular to be real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djlewis Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Can somebody explain Image 1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy Hill Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Image #1 is a sand storm blowing out to sea near Onslow, Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djlewis Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 (edited) Image #1 is a sand storm blowing out to sea near Onslow, Australia.Aha! Thanks. Knowing that, I found more...http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2260560/Wall-sand-whipped-Tropical-Cyclone-Narelle-hits-Onslow-Western-Australia.htmlWhat's this got to do with kayaking? Well, it may not happen very often, but it might be useful to recognize a sandstorm blowing your way while offshore. Of course, you may want to remain offshore for a while, as what's happening on land may be worse. As with a tsunami, your best bet may be to paddle out to deep water before it hits, rather than towards shore. Edited December 29, 2013 by djlewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Aha! Thanks. Knowing that, I found more...http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2260560/Wall-sand-whipped-Tropical-Cyclone-Narelle-hits-Onslow-Western-Australia.htmlWhat's this got to do with kayaking? Well, it may not happen very often, but it might be useful to recognize a sandstorm blowing your way while offshore. Of course, you may want to remain offshore for a while, as what's happening on land may be worse. As with a tsunami, your best bet may be to paddle out to deep water before it hits, rather than towards shore. I love the caption under this picture. "Terrifying: Families in the region were already preparing for the arrival of a category-three cyclone when the dust storm arrived."The guy was so terrified he wouldn't let go of the beer in his hand! Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leong Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I love the caption under this picture. "Terrifying: Families in the region were already preparing for the arrival of a category-three cyclone when the dust storm arrived."The guy was so terrified he wouldn't let go of the beer in his hand! HahaFirst things first:1. Finish beer.2. Call wife to change baby's diaper.3. Begin taking pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glad Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Those are spectacular. Thanks for posting.Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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