Whitby Waterfalls

Billy B@rk, on February 17, 2008, said:

I like this a lot. Not only does it show very well the power of the sea but also there are so many interesting structures to look at. It must be a nice place to walk out to...when the weather is a bit better!

I have a couple of shots showing rough seas but neither is as scenic as your shot.

BAROSI, Mihaly, on February 19, 2008, said:

I think the "Waterfall in Whitby" was better title :-)

ACRONYM, on February 19, 2008, said:

Hello Misi and greetings from Jim I think you are right Misi, so I have changed it as you suggest. Yeh Its more like a waterfall. Thanks for calling in.

ACRONYM, on February 24, 2008, said:

Greetings Billy and thankyou for your comment. This is a a realy good place for photography and Painters alike. There is so much unique architecture, many breathtaking view-points and often our own type of weather which creates wonderfully varied cloud/sky formations and lighting effects. The area is a walkers paradise in and around the town attracting thousands of visitors. The coastal villages are equally attractive and the natives are friendly. You would be in your element here Billy. This old pier (400 years) is in a serious state of disrepair. The neglectful local authority has failed to take action and it could be breached at the next major storm. A breach of these defenses would be catastrophic for the town. A recent consultants survey concludes that £10,000,000 is required to protect the piers and gives them only a further 10 years of life. I lke your photos Billy, they capture pefctly the awesome power of the sea.

Special wishes to you.

Jim

betzy, on March 20, 2008, said:

aha!! Also it likes to photograph storms eh! great capture!!

ACRONYM, on March 21, 2008, said:

Hi betzy, and yes I love a good storm specially when the sea gets angry. Thankyou.

Jim

ACRONYM, on April 9, 2008, said:

Cheers Roger. Thanks for calling and the link

Jim

Paula K, on May 14, 2008, said:

Walking on here can be very risky! I have a picture (taken on a mobile phone, so very poor quality) of my brother stood on this pier and the waves were whipping up, he just stood there mesmerised! We had to drag him away before he got washed into the sea!

Paula

ACRONYM, on May 15, 2008, said:

Some of the most exciting times in my young life was spent wave dodging on these piers.

How I survived is nothing short of a miracle.

I felt at greater risk from my angry parent as she surveyed the bedraggled offspring in its sodden clothes and ruined plymsoles.

The resulting clip round the LUGHOLE was far more dangerous than any monster wave. Ah--Happy Days.

Jim

Lina08, on November 21, 2008, said:

Beautiful picture Jim, when the sea is angry ...

I do you feel? All ios going wel wiht you my friend ?

Hugsss and have a good week-end

Lina

c.s., on December 7, 2008, said:

Great turbulence in shades of white and grey, the only colours the red and green of the port and starboard lights at the end of the wave breakers.

Inclement weather in March, gusts of wind, an almost horizontal sleet. Yet, halfway up Henrietta Street, a man walking his dog.

Jim, a good thing that man was armed with a camera.

Best regards, Claus

ACRONYM, on December 24, 2008, said:

Forgive my late response Lina and Claus, I have completely overlooked this one.

The sea is the most awesome of natures elements, the power contained is on such a vast scale. How I love its moods and anger and yet she can be most gentle and inviting.

Thank you both so much for your thoughtful comments.

Kind regards----------------Jim

¤°ßŕıţĩśĥ°¤, on February 22, 2009, said:

Very dramatic. That must have felt a little unnerving.

ACRONYM, on April 7, 2009, said:

Greetings Stinknugget

Since this photo was taken in early 2008, marine engineers have discovered serious flaws in the 400 year old, stone piers structure.

The sea has undermined hundreds of tonnes of stone from beneath the piers foundations and the cost of repairing it runs into millions of pounds.

Unnerving!! not a bit, I was some way off ;>)

As a young mischievous boy, I had no fear of the breakers and spent many happy hours on the piers that you see here, wave dodging ;>)

Having serious fun is not allowed today!! The piers are cordoned off during stormy weather. "SPOILSPORTS"!!! ;>)

Cheers,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Jim

alberto..., on May 9, 2009, said:

I like this one, the power of elements...

ACRONYM, on May 9, 2009, said:

Greetings Alberto, yes, the power of the elements are hell-bent on destroying this 300 year old structure. Hopefully, the authorities will find the money to repair the piers before the sea breaches these ageing defences ;>)

Many thanks for your nice compliment ;>_

Jim

Sterntaucher, on July 5, said:

That's what i would call "weather"... ;-)

ACRONYM, on July 6, said:

Hi! Mathias, as you can see from the map, the exit from the harbour has a northerly aspect, unusual for the east UK coast!!

It is hazardous to attempt entering the harbour under such conditions.

Cheers,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Jim

®$ñå£ð¤, on November 5, said:

you've taken good pictures, greetings from Brazil.

ACRONYM, on November 5, said:

®$ñå£ð¤ a warm welcome once more;>) I note that your nick-name is simply a mixture of keyboard symbols..quite an illusion..I first thought it was Thai language ;.)

Of course, your visit and kind appraisal is much appreciated!! Please feel free to call in for a chat any time ;.)

Kind regards

Jim