CNC-Storm on the North Atlantic

[Ithaca Photography]

Hey folks!

I just returned from a little trip on one of our destroyers, and whilst at sea in the North Atlantic we ran into some choppy weather. Not too bad - about 5-6m seas - but after a couple hours I was able to grab a couple of shots of the bow smashing into the crest of some waves with which I was happy. I am not sure which is the "best" and need some help. It was raining for a while and the wind kept driving mist onto the bridge windows so I was never able to get a 'clean' shot without any water on the window in front of me. I am also not convinced the composition is the best; however, for obvious reasons I was not able to go onto the upper decks. :)

I appreciate any and all feedback since I may be able to try this again sometime.

Thanks for looking!!

1
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5143/5673121500_67d3d2cdd0_b.jpg
2
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5262/5672553719_4c9b36aa3b_b.jpg
3
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5102/5673121260_6fdda79ac2_b.jpg
4
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5023/5673121154_d17bba33f4_b.jpg
5
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5062/5672553157_1076df3722_b.jpg
6
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5221/5672553083_1d7ba1132d_b.jpg
7
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5221/5672553083_1d7ba1132d_b.jpg

[jffielde]

#4 is awesome. I prefer the context in that one.

[altitude604]

i like #7... and thankfully i don't get sea sick! lol

[Freezframe]

#4 is by far the best for telling a story.

Brady

[Snaphaan]

#4
It just pulls me in. Spectacular!

[corkneyfonz]

Awesome series, both dramatic and unique enough for any minor defects to be overlooked.

[Ithaca Photography]

Thanks for all the comments. So a smaller wave with the context of horizon has more impact than a large wave that fills the view? Well...in that case my million dollar shot was ruined by too much rain & spray on the glass and the top of the wave being cut off. It could have been a beauty. I don't mind telling you that thephotography conditions were a bit difficult!

Here is another like 4. I think it may be better?
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5184/5673949447_2700b7256d_b.jpg

[andrew_patterson]

2 and 4 are my favourites, 4 is the best "story", but I find 2 the most interesting (but damn that water droplet in the middle of the frame :) )

[navydoc]

This is why I'm glad I was on an aircraft carrier. :D I still think #4 is best because it shows more of the stormy ocean your ship was battleing.

[JimFly]

I go for #4, nice shot!

[dino211]

WOW! #4 and the last one with a hint of blue sky showing.
Any of the shots that include the horizon give the best sense of scale.
If you get a chance for more of these, maybe try for a little less gun turret in the foreground.
You definitly captured the feeling of being there!!

[KCS]

+1 for 4. Being able to see the ocean state puts the image into context as mention above already.