over the outer banks hanging on

With every hurricane or northeaster, the Frisco Pier loses a little of

itself to the ocean. In 1991 hurricane Bob ran me off the island and

did considerable damage, but I think it was hurricane Earl in 2010

that was its death knell. I understand the pier is to be torn down

soon. So many visitors including me will miss this outer bank

landmark. Comments and critique appreciated.

The larger image may be worthwhile clicking.

Smaller or larger it's a magnificent shot. I can feel the smell of the air. The clouds are still threatening and beautiful and the pier is standing there crippled reminding us that the sea will eventually get what belongs to her.

With a majestic scenery like this i want everything perfect. I would fix the horizon and the geometry at the edges of the frame.

Keep on shooting Wayne.

Fabulous clouds. I like the corrective action taken by Michail.  In retrospect, would you have lowered the camera a bit to get slightly more of the pier and the sand?  All the best,

Michail, Tony,

I find myself agreeing with both your suggestions.  Many thanks.  I was more interested in the clouds and used the pier only to give scale to the sky.

Great pov, super clouds.

Wayne,

  Beautiful scene with amazing cloud formation & great POV.  Take care, Patsy

Chris,

Thanks. On the island at times I felt engulfed, surrounded, beneath and in the clouds.

Patsy,

Thanks.  I found some software that takes me beyond PS in expressing tonal values within clouds as I vision them.

Terrific cloud formation Wayne.

At first, I was somewhat puzzled by what appears to be too tight a crop on the bottom until I looked at the image details and noticed that your lens' focal length was set at 17mm.  Clearly there is a fisheye effect in the image, which also explains the upward curvature of the cloud formations.  Taken as it is, I find the image to be a strong one.  The detail in the clouds and sky is itself worthy of long stares.  Most importantly, the condition of the pier itself is well seen, both by you and by us.  It's sad that the powers that be apparently would prefer tearing it down over rebuilding it.  

Gary,

Many thanks.

Michael,

Many thanks.  You reminded me I do "suffer" fish eye effect particularly on the outer banks.  There is also distant shore lines that trick perception of the horizon line.  I think many things are affecting this image in addition to the lens, like the dilapidated pier and the movement/shape of the clouds. I'm not a local but I too have developed an attachment to this pier and hate to see it go.