I’m not sure if this image is necessarily a ‘best of’ or more of a memorable shot for the amount of power (and subsequent damage) that it captures. On March 3rd, a major Nor’Easter was finally moving offshore after slamming New England with record wind and storm surges. This area of Front Street would end up sustaining incredible damage as did other ocean facing spots around town.
Before anyone could assess the damage from the storm however, it’s waves were on full display at high tide and many people had gathered on Front Street to marvel at the power of Mother Nature. It’s quite rare to see waves cresting at the height of the road in this section of town, let alone seeing large waves inside the harbor racing toward the guard rails.
As much for the memory of the storm as for this capture of its sheer power, the image of Front Street nearly becoming part of the ocean is my fifth favorite of 2018.
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Love it for showing the absolute unrelenting power of the sea ? parts of it actually look like a painting!
Spectacular! A Nor’Easter I’ll remember.
Sad that the damage hasn’t yet been repaired like the steps to fort beach?
After every Nor Easter we always went down to front street and the fort to see this unrelenting power of the sea.One time we saw the waves come right through The Barnacle and out the back door!
Wow isn’t that amazing!
Your work is awesome. Love it. Merry Christmas ?
A memorable storm for sure, and this photo represents!
It’s a great photograph in its own right. The fence is incongruous under the waves, which nicely frame the lighthouse. Sky is ominous but not visually distracting. It’s not quite monochromatic but almost, which adds to the drama. And if you know the spot you also get that tension in your stomach from the power + “something’s not right” combination. Nicely done!
Amazing!
I remember those days.
The power of Mother Nature! Awesome..