The waves were very rough yesterday, and I allowed myself a wry smile when I saw this guy standing on the rocks, wearing leather shoes and long trousers.
Seconds after I’d taken my photo, he was scrambling down the rocks and running like mad across the sand, in order to avoid getting totally drenched. I’m sure his shoes and socks got a good soaking though.
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Well, he wanted to get close to the water. He got his wish 😀
Yes……be careful what you wish for. 🙂
So true….
Poor man – almost got himself drenched…but a fun moment afterwards I guess. Nicely captured!
Yes, at least he could see the funny side of it too. 😀
😀 On his lunch break perhaps? Great catch Sylvia.
Yes, that’s the impression I got, Madhu. He just stepped down to the beach for a quick shower. 🙂
Standing so close, he was kind of asking to be drenched!
Yes, he did get what he deserved, and I could tell by his face that he felt a bit silly. 🙂
Those waves sure do look a bit intimidating…
Yes they were very big that day. I wouldn’t have ventured so close. 🙂
Looks like he was reflecting deeply, giving his thoughts to the sea. Then the fun awakening of getting wet comes. Sounds like me in more than one occasion. Awesome picture my friend!
Thanks so much, IT. So pleased you enjoyed my story and photo. 🙂
oops!
Yes, a very ‘Oops’ moment. 🙂
What a shot! I’d be tempted to climb down there in my work clothes too. 🙂
Thanks, Lisa. Yes, I’m sure he hadn’t bargained on going back to work with soaking wet feet. 🙂
…and you didn’t get the shot of his mad scramble out of the wave? How could you miss an opportunity like that? I keep waiting to catch one of our tourists getting soaked. 😀 Though it can also be quite dangerous. There are signs posted everywhere never to turn your back on the sea.
I’m afraid I didn’t, Gunta. He looked so sheepish as he looked up and saw us standing watching his discomfort, that I hadn’t the heart to aim my lens at him. 🙂
You’re such a good doobie! ❤
A lovely photo … And with your text of what happened after your photo was taken … Gave me a big smile and a good laugh ! … // Maria 🙂
Thanks, Maria. Glad you also had a laugh. 🙂
Standing on the rock and see big waves splashing could be things that draw your attention. I can understand that he stayed that way until the danger came. Nice capture and the story.
Thanks, YC. Glad you enjoyed. 🙂
Wonderful captured, if one know sea signals well – then it’s a typical “pumping iron” attitude which sea do – then we all have to take care – among the most instructive thing is water in the shoes especially leather shoes … 😀
Thanks, Drake. Yes, I’m sure he won’t do that again…..not in leather shoes. 🙂
Looks like the cold front is going to hit you soon. I’m sure you guys are going to freeze in the 23 degree weather that you’ll most probably experience 😉
Oh yes, we’re really freezing today, in short sleeves and flip flops. It say it’s going to be “refreshingly cool” tomorrow though. 🙂
Wonderful photo Sylvia! I love all the shades of blue in the water. And you’re right – he’s probably still drying those shoes out! 🙂 ~Terri
Thanks so much, Terri. Yes, the sea colours are quite amazing at times. The sand was really getting churned up too, and you can the sandy colour closer in. I hope his shoes have recovered from the ordeal. 🙂
The ocean looks so beautiful from that spot I am sure.
Yesit does, Colline. I think he was mesmerised until the last moment when he saw the wave coming. 🙂
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what a dope! 🙂
I think that’s how he felt, afterwards. 🙂
Oh dear an inexperienced tourist perhaps? We can’t talk as Dave almost drowned from a rogue wave in Maui several years ago. Gulp!
I think so, Sue. What a scary experience for you both. You can never second guess those waves.
That’s for sure Sylvia!
Hmmm…well, that was rather silly of him to stand there like that in those clothes…great shot though Sylvia 🙂
Yes, it was, Sherri, but he’ll know better next time. 🙂
I love your interpretation on a image scene!!
Thanks, Laurie. People watching is a lot of fun. 🙂
lol.. 🙂
I also laughed, and so did he. 🙂
Maybe the sea is a rare treat!
Yes, he didn’t look like one of the locals, Gilly. The plastic folder in his hand made me think he was probably down here for a business conference, and was just taking a break. 🙂
Maybe he is waiting something of that ship. or, he’s just enjoying the sea nature 🙂
The blue sky, sea and the foam of the sea. I feel ….”free” 😀
Nice seascape shot Sylvia, fantastic!
I think he was just taking some time off from a business conference at one of the hotels here. 🙂
He’s not the first one, nor the last one to get caught by the waves.
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I remember a couple of summers back I went to the Oregon coast and found the waves so fantastic I took shots by the pier, then without even realizing it I got sploshed and got soaked through with salt water, oof! never again! :O
Hehehe. One of the hazards of ocean photography, Andy. 🙂
True, gotta brave it eh! 😀
Lol, that’s definitely not ordinary beachwear. I think he’s a visitor from an inland city and knows nothing about the unpredictability of sea waves!
Well … he was enjoying himself … but now looking back with a laugh.
Yes, he did laugh, when he saw that I’d been watching him. 🙂
I bet that put an abrupt end to his contemplation! 😉
It certainly did. 😀
I wouldn’t mind standing there watching the waves myself — just not in my good shoes! Oh, no, not the shoes! 🙂
Hehehe. Definitely not in your good shoes. 🙂