Wild Skies

Dragon tree and a dramatic sky, Zumacal, Breña Baja, La Palma
Dragon tree and a dramatic sky, Zumacal, Breña Baja

Today’s still windy, but the rain’s stopped, and I think every photographer on the island’s been out, taking advantage of the wild skies.

Street lamp and dramatic sky, San José, Breña Baja, La Palma island
Street lamp beside San José's old church, Breña Baja, La Palma island

The huge swirl of clouds is caused by colliding masses of air, which is what’s causing all the wind. It’s very gusty, and it’s actually rather useful to be a hefty person for once. I’d have felt very unsafe on top of walls if I’d been petite. But there’s not much chance of the wind blowing me off balance.

Surprise, surprise, tomorrow’s weather forecast is more wind.

If anyone’s come to La Palma on my recommendation, I apologise for the weather. This is unusual for the time of year, although we all have the uneasy feeling that it might just be the new normal.

I really hope not.
(Below, the windmill and ceramics workshop in Mazo.)

The Mazo windmill and a dramatic sky, Zumacal, Breña Baja, La Palma
The windmill and ceramics workshop, Mazo, La Palma

Posted by sheila

Sheila came to La Palma with a six month contract and has stayed 24 years so far. She used to work as a software engineer at the observatory, but now she's a writer and Starlight guide.

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