Friday, November 6, 2009

Rough Sea

Rough sea, Terrazza Mascagni, LivornoMy first fresh photos in a long time! The brand new 144 meter tanker “Maria Laura” patiently awaiting in a rather choppy sea, anyway much better than the day before.Rough sea, Terrazza Mascagni, LivornoThe “Mega Express Three” slowly leaves port toward Sardinia, but I am sure her passengers wouldn't be much at ease with this sea.Rough sea, Terrazza Mascagni, LivornoThe “Vegliaia” breakwater, in front of the “Terrazza Mascagni”, is the first barrier protecting the entrance of the port of Livorno.Rough sea, Terrazza Mascagni, LivornoThe “Terrazza” is a very good place to take pictures of the sea in any weather, but I spent more time wiping my lens and dodging crashing waves, than actually shooting.Rough sea, Terrazza Mascagni, LivornoFrom the “Terrazza Mascagni” looking south one could only imagine what is going on at “Boccale” or “Calafuria”.Rough sea, Terrazza Mascagni, LivornoThe sea in front of the “Accademia Navale”: the only safe vessel seems to be the interred brigantine (you can see the masts) used for training on land.

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33 comments:

  1. stromsjoNovember 6, 2009 at 12:04 AM

    Lots of drama there.

    Speaking of waterfronts and protection, what's the story in and around Livorno regarding rising sea levels as the climate changes?

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  2. LowellNovember 6, 2009 at 1:42 AM

    You have described graphically with your camera the power of the sea...I don't mind lolling about on the ocean when it is calm. I do not, repeat, do not like rough seas!

    There's something incredibly threatening about rough seas...

    Or, maybe I'm just a chicken.

    Squawk.

    Hope you're sawing logs about now!

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  3. brattcatNovember 6, 2009 at 3:56 AM

    These are such powerful photographs. Full of muscle.

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  4. Leif HagenNovember 6, 2009 at 4:15 AM

    Wow - great sea snaps! With my "weak sea legs", I'd be green in the face on a boat with those waves! Uff da!

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  5. Unseen RajasthanNovember 6, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    Beautiful and fantastic shots !! Loved them totally..

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  6. JulieNovember 6, 2009 at 7:14 AM

    VP can I sidestep the rough seas and tell you how absolutely wonderful the railing is and then in combination with the B&W marbled tiling. Terrific rendering of geometry in a couple of these photos - including reflections.

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  7. magicpolaroidNovember 6, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    that incredible "mareggiata" i luv this spot!
    ciao, Luis

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  8. FioNovember 6, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    Mosso pero' splendido :)

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  9. B SQUAREDNovember 6, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    My stomach is queasy just looking at that sea.

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  10. CopenhagenNovember 6, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    The weather doesn't look too nice over there...quite scary, actually.

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  11. HalcyonNovember 6, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    Mother nature does not always do what we'd like her to! I like the look of the rough seas though, although it's probably not too pleasant on one of those boats!

    Happy Friday!!

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  12. FrankNovember 6, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    I agree that we could get sea sick just looking at your photos.

    Is this a storm, or typical seas at this time of year?? These kinds of waves and rough surf would only strike us in a major storm or hurricane. I am SO glad I am not sailing in this weather!!

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  13. tapirgalNovember 6, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    These are spectacular, and they give us such a different view of Livorno. I will be home in a few days and can see them on a better screen. I'm glad you took the trouble get the photos despite the blowing drops of water. I love these!

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  14. jooNovember 6, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    The sea is fantastic, I almost smell it and feel the water drops on my face!
    Great series.

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  15. ValerieNovember 6, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    I love the anger of the seas but only at a distance. It is unusual to see such heaving waves in bloggers' photographs so I really enjoyed looking at yours.

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  16. VPNovember 6, 2009 at 5:27 PM

    @ Julie - You are right, this is one of the best spot in Livorno and got barely an image in almost an year, until today. We'll do something more...
    @ Frank - The wind was much stronger the day before, but I didn't dare to go there because it was even raining. It's not uncommon and could get much, much worse.

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  17. VPNovember 6, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    @ tapirgal - Tomorrow I'll post some more photos taken the same day. As trailer one word: tugs!
    @ joo - I felt it on my face, my hair, my neck and my poor camera!

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  18. AndreeaNovember 6, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    Beautiful pictures, very dramatic. the waves look positively fierce. I usually don't get sea sick but I don't think I'll enjoy being on a boat on these waves.

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  19. UnknownNovember 6, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    The sea surface looks absolutely amazing in the first pic! Also like the perspective of the tiled groung on the third shot. Great post!

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  20. IlseNovember 6, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    Very beautiful photos. The sea looks so wild. Very romantic.

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  21. PaulaNovember 6, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    Anything to do with bodies of water fascinates me, the waterfront looks just fabulous especially the checkerboard tiling and the balustrade railing. Gorgeous photos.

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  22. amatamari©November 6, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    A great charm in all the photographs, the first and third for the magnificent colors and contrasts.
    Wonderful series!

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  23. Mary Stebbins TaittNovember 6, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    WOW! Looks rough. I love the pictures of the terrace with the reflections of all the little --what do you call them? ANyway, great pictures. (I'm having a senior moment, sorry).

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  24. cieldequimperNovember 6, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    Ah, at last, il mare not blue and il cielo con bianco. I love all these shots, I tend to forget how stormy the Mediterranean can get.

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  25. HildaNovember 7, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    Oh okay, here's the rough seas! By the looks of these, I'm glad you and your camera didn't get totally swamped!

    Love the second photo with the fantastic patterns of waves, rails, tiles!

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  26. EllieNovember 7, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    These are really powerful. The texture of the sea in the first one is amazingly tough and strong are rocky and bold and powerful. Also makes a great sea blue monochrome. Beautiful place with the checkered design and the rail - do they do weddings there?

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  27. WolynskiNovember 8, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    Incredibly gorgeous photos.

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  28. Stefan JanssonNovember 8, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    Very powerful indeed. The second photo is fantastic.

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  29. TashNovember 9, 2009 at 7:12 AM

    Amazing photos! most artistic reportage around.

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  30. TashNovember 9, 2009 at 7:13 AM

    I love the perspective in 3rd & 5th. The mirror image curves.

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  31. tapirgalNovember 9, 2009 at 7:24 AM

    This post is spectacular - even more so on a good screen at last! The pix of the Terrazza Mascagni, the sea and the reflections! I think I said "outstanding" already today for your other post, but use any superlative. I really love this!

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  32. AnonymousNovember 10, 2009 at 2:18 AM

    Great photos but I admit they are making me feel seasick.

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  33. TussyNovember 14, 2009 at 2:24 AM

    Sea seems so aggressive now.

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