Approaching Storm, South Stack Lighthouse, Anglesey

I had to clamber over the wall to get out of the racing winds so that I could steady my camera for this shot. Although the waves were massive, from the very high viewpoint they looked deceptively small. Only the relentless sound of sea crashing on the rocks gave away their erosive power.

South Stack lighthouse, Holy Island, Anglesey, Ynys Môn. c1809 - Electrified in 1938 - Automated in 1984. 440 steps lead from the 200ft cliff top down to the bridge across the gorge below.

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I had to clamber over the wall to get out of the racing winds so that I could steady my camera for this shot. Although the waves were massive, from the very high viewpoint they looked deceptively small. Only the relentless sound of sea crashing on the rocks gave away their erosive power.<br />
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South Stack lighthouse, Holy Island, Anglesey, Ynys Môn. c1809 - Electrified in 1938 - Automated in 1984. 440 steps lead from the 200ft cliff top down to the bridge across the gorge below.