Cape Ann Images: Fiesta "08" Tornado ?

Why I created this blog.

Born and raised in Gloucester,Ma fishing gets in your blood. Surrounded by the sea, kids here have a boat almost as much as kids elsewhere have bikes! As I grew older my fishing ambitions gave way to what's around me. Although I still "drop a line" every so often, my attention wanders to the majesty of the natural light that make this place so special. Never is each day the same. The subjects may be the same but the light from the sea & sky will morph the subject into a form of art. Artists have been drawn to these shores for several hundred years,they followed the light painting and sketching these surroundings. What artists capture with paint on canvas,I attempt to capture with a click.....if I'm lucky!
I guess that's a sort of Fish'n!
Jay Albert

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Friday, June 27, 2008

Fiesta "08" Tornado ?

It didn't look good on the radar screen but I saw a possible window to head out and document the Fiesta. The plan was to check out the USS Whidbey Island, the 609' LPD-41 and then anchor near the greasy pole. After about 20 minutes it was clear that the sky's could cause havoc.And with high tide the "pole" was obscured by lobster boats anchored too close to the platform to get any decent shots. Lightning all around and what looked like funnel clouds made my mind up to haul anchor and head back to the dock.