Filthy weather for half an hour. Better on large.

Generally a pleasant day but for half an hour a snow storm rolled in sharply and I saw it coming and prayed it would be over quickly (I was in t-shirt gear). Thankfully it was short-lived, but a warning to the likes of me that you must always be prepared in the mountains! Even for a snow storm in May!

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Malik Raoulda ^club

Une belle nébulosité tumultueuse et dramatique... Bon Dimanche.

3 years ago. Edited 3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Malik Raoulda ^club

It was over so quickly, Malik! A generally lovely day!

3 years ago.

Boro

Superbe ********

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Boro

Thank you, Boro!

3 years ago.

Jean

Sounds just like Scotland only here it can last longer. Makes a great photo though.

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Jean

Yes, many a Skye day looked like this, Jean!

3 years ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Exceptional capture! Stay well!

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3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to William Sutherland ^club

Thank you, William!

3 years ago.

Peggy C ^club

Ominous looking weather ..in May ? We almost got snow here, but it fell down the road a bit .... expect it in March, but am done with it by May..

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Peggy C ^club

That is what was so surprising. May in Spain is almost summer! This was an odd anomaly, to say the least! Stay safe, Peggy!

3 years ago.

Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Dramatique vu ainsi, le traitement va bien !

3 years ago.

Beatrice Degan(MARS)

Amazing image that immediately conveys a strong sensation, visual and emotional, of the sudden incoming of a snowstorm.
In t-shirt :-)
Have a Good Sunday Andy !

3 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Dramatic landscape image !!

3 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

Looks scary, Andy ! Great athmospheric shot !

3 years ago.

neira-Dan ^club

Atmosphère hallucinante

3 years ago.

Xata ^club

Que asustadora tu toma hombre! Menos mal que ha sido por poco tiempo sinó congelabas !!!

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Xata ^club

Yup! extremely cold but an hour later, sweating in the hot sun!

3 years ago.

Annaig56 ^club

oh quelle magnifique ambiance,

3 years ago.

╰☆☆June☆☆╮ ^club

★彡 Good work. Have a lovely new week 彡★

3 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

Wild weather indeed, Andy, though a great image is compensation for being caught. I hope you were able to find some kind of shelter while it went past.

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to tiabunna ^club

No shelter at all, George, but half an hour later and I was drying out in the hot sun!

3 years ago.

Mario Vargas ^club

spectacular, a present from nature

3 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

Never underestimate the power of nature.

Never overestimate the weatherproofing of a T-shirt.

Here endeth the lessons :-))

Oh, and this is a wonderfully dramatic image Andy! Nice one :-)

3 years ago. Edited 3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Keith ... .. ... :o)

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Wow! That's quite a colour Andy! Thank goodness it was only half an hour!
Make a terrific shot though :-))

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Gracias, Rosa!

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has added

Very cold and wet for half an hour ... then the sun came out and dried and warmed everything, especially me, Rosa!

3 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

Eeeh, that looks nasty -but photographically very nice indeed. Hope you did not get too wet or cold on this outing. Sounds like you came prepared though. Well done.

Cheers, Herb

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

Very cold and wet for half an hour ... then the sun came out and dried and warmed everything, Thank you, Herb and best wishes!

3 years ago. Edited 3 years ago.

Josiane Dirickx ^club

Fantastique cliché ! *****************

3 years ago.

Jenny McIntyre ^club

Oh wow, Andy - that storm looks evil. I love the colour of everything - yes always remember to take warm clothes with you.

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Jenny McIntyre ^club

I 'NEARLY' always did, Jenny. But I got the local weather forcast and it said 'all good and fair,' SO I took a considered view and thought why take the weight of my jumper and jacket. I was therefore wearing a t-shirt and shorts!
Yes I was bitterly cold but I knew a snow storm in May wouldn't alst long and, inded, it was over in 20 minutes and quickly dried out! The rest of the day was clear blue sky!

3 years ago.

* ઇઉ * ^club

Mountains are generally known for their weather moods. I'm glad you got off lightly. ;)
By the way, fascinating mood picture, Andy!

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to * ઇઉ * ^club

I was taught many decades ago to respect the mountains and always be prepared for the worst that nature can throw at you.
My excuse is that there were no indications, whatsoever, in the weather forecasts! The previous six weeks of benign conditions, etc etc ... Of course I had disobeyed my own rules and been lulled into a false sense of security.
A bit like the current global fiasco I think!

3 years ago.

cammino ^club

A dramatic scene!

3 years ago.

John FitzGerald ^club

Mesmerizing.

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club

ºººFabulous comments and awards!! Thank you everyone!ººº

3 years ago. Edited 3 years ago.

Clickity Click

Andy, I've never seen such a display of weather like you have shared here! Very ominous sight for sure I agree must be seen large.

Keep Well

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Clickity Click

Fortunately it was over in 20 minutes or so and a hot sun dried me out nicely!
Thank you, Christine!

3 years ago. Edited 3 years ago.

ROL/Photo ^club

Hermosa pero dramática

3 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to ROL/Photo ^club

Exacto! Gracias, my amigo!

3 years ago.

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