A powerful reminder of nature's strength. I don't think you would have been pulled out to sea but you definitely could have been tugged down, hurt and your camera ruined. Good you kept your footing.. moments like these are to offer second chances.

I am glad you are OK! and yes, the ocean is a huge force!! love the scenery - beautiful bridge!!

I am glad you made it! That is not good at all and is a very close call! I hope you are doing well. Wonderful scene here with great light!

I like your composition and warm colors. It is much softer than my icy day photo

The ocean has so much power Jack.... glad your OK, but you captured a beautiful scenery in this shot!! so it was worth the struggle;-)))

Nothing like a good story to go along with good shot. I'm glad it ended well.

terrefic shot, Jack

fine framing!

Wonderful angle, great details and tones. I'm happy that you escaped this close encounter unharmed.

That must have been a huge roque wave to get as far as your family jewels!

Yes, never underestimate the power of Nature . . so glad you and your gear survived this one !

glad you escaped the worst ! No photo deserves to take so many risks, as beautiful is it ! we feel the power of the ocean with all this wood drift around, great compo with the bridge !

Dear friend. I have read your text and I can only give you the reason ... More than once I've had a scare just the sea of my land, Mediterraneo is much less rough. except when there Levante! Hazy to be careful a picture is worth a life ... A hug and finally got a great shot. Thank you very much friend! A hug y besos, Adela

Great series, but please, do be careful, we want to enjoy many more of your shots!

You got lucky, paid attention sea is always dangerous. You have still managed a very nice picture. Good day.

Beautiful composition and colors

the sea is always dangerous, you got a nice pic very well composed

Superb image! Beautiful details and colors!

great frame and treatment ;)

yeah, you have to careful of those waves.

You came away with a fine image of the bridge and river. I'm glad you survived the ocean's pummeling and got your shot. I think the urge to "get the picture" dulls our perceptions of danger.

A good reminder to all of us that we should consider safethy first before attempting our shot! Glad to hear you escaped unhurt Jack! ;-)

lucky you! and i'm happy for you! would have been too much of a sacrifice just to get "that" picture!

Magnifique ... )) Une chance pour vous!...

Guess it's time for you to heed that saying's good advice, Jack! Now that you know better, you're guaranteed to DO better. <grin>

The risks are probably a part of the game we play when photographying.......To help forget them,we have our works behind......It's a good picture,Jack......And now a Souvenir between others for you....

I agree. I almost got caught out on a sand spit as the tide began rising fast, bird watching out on Kiawah Island one winter, and it scared the the heck out of me. I had to run as quickly as I could to get back to the safety of the beach head.

It IS a stunning shot...but you nearly paid for it big time. Glad you kept your feet on the ground, Jack.
(And saved your camera ;-)

Oh, Jack, how imprudent to turn away from the ocean and not seeing the wave, but you're here ... unharmed, fortunately. The bridge is beautiful and the color of the wood looks like gold, and the wave reaches the rollers. This picture could not be! Have a nice evening.

Lovely landscape
Thanks for the post

A scary story but an interesting photo.

very great capture

Magnificent capture of the landscape!

I'm so happy to see this picture, you are back with your camera. Thanks for sharing this image and warning.

I bet it's a big relief (both for you, and the rest of us) to know that your guardian angel's no slacker! :)

i like this point of view ,jack , a quiet place ,excellent framing !
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A great shot, Jack but not worth those kinds of chances.

I like the warm tones.

a close call but it is great to see that you got out of this one in one piece ;-) great photo too! lovely composition and colour tones with the bit of water just a reminder of nature's power...

A beautiful shot but an unfortunate situation! I hope you are doing ok , and I love the textures and warmness to this! Nice work, stay safe!

wow - scary. And a good reminder for the rest of us. Gorgeous image - and I'm glad you got up!

The most important lesson for a photographer is "Be aware of your surroundings." You got a terrific shot out of it though.

beautiful colors and framing!

Oh my! I'm glad you are all right! I hope this was a lesson learned!!!

btw, it haunted me that I'd seen the bridge before . . . here !

I completely understand your story. Every year there are a couple of 'tourists' that end up being swept into the ocean at Peggy's Cove here in Nova Scotia. They just don't realise how powerful the ocean is. She deserves our respect...and often demands it as well.

Great shot and series!!

My dad used to say "The ocean isn't a man's friend." A beautiful shot - great perspective and colours

I'm glad you stood your ground to get this fantastic shot. I love the composition and lighting.

An excellent capture...and a courageous move....great tones...your captured will be memorable because many involved some kind of risk ....bravo to you..you a a inspiring photographer

Correction!!!....your captures....you are an inspiring photographer.