The other week Shetland was invaded for the third time. First the Vikings came and swamped the Shetland culture. Then during World War Two over 22, 000 service men arrived to protect the islands from invasion from the Germans (see ww2preserved.blogspot.co.uk)
The other day Lerwick's population doubled when around 7,500 cruise liner visitors arrived, mostly on the MSC Meraviglia 5,000 passengers and 1,500 crew and Europa 2 with 900 crew/ passengers.
On Saturday is was a break from the normal sunny still weather when a storm hit with Force 7-8 winds.
I love to get out in strong winds, especially as it was not raining and the sun even came out for a while. I didn't see anyone else
I carefully chose a spot where the spray wasn't coming over the cliff's and settled down in a safe spot looking west.
There was many photo opportunities, just had to wait for the waves to crash in. Getting the exposure correct is vital to capture any detail in the sea.
It was back to still sunny weather the next day and the only reminders of the wind was a few newly planted rosebushes laying on the grass. I remember a few years ago that rose bushes had to be replanted four times with constant Autumn gales.
Next door a newly constructed fence was partly blown down and we are no where near the stormy season. At least the new wheelie bins stayed secure.
It was good to hear that the Shetland Island council are going to bid to bring the Tall Ships back to Shetland in 2023, it would be great to see them.
If you want to learn how to use your own camera then come and join
me on a course in Lerwick starting 10 September, you can book now see poster for more details
