A wind that whips the water up from breaking waves in the distance.
The words White Horses were coined by the early sea farers to describe the wind whipped waves.
Obviously, different cultures and religions have had different beliefs with regards to white horses and the sea, but the highest points of the white caps of the waves are referred to as "white horses".
We received an early morning call for assistance by a lady to take her to an appointment with her doctor at his offices in the Beach Road and as usual I took some photos at the beach.
A very strong wind was blowing and the beach was deserted. Except of course by the birds, but even they were battling in the winds.
So I have a collection of photos here.
As you can see the flapping flags on this beachfront stall, the wind kept on flipping my long fringe of hair into my face. At least this was what I thought, as I have almost no hair anymore, but one can only dream of times past.
This bird was trying its best to sit on the lamp post and it was struggling against the wind.
But no such luck and the wind won the battle.
On the other hand, the cormorants are strong flyers and they managed to fly in their usual line up.
Finally keeping low was the answer as this flyer evidenced.
For those that are interested in the scientific events;
The great majority of large breakers seen at a beach result from distant winds. Five factors influence the formation of the flow structures in wind waves.
Wind speed or strength relative to wave speed – the wind must be moving faster than the wave crest for energy transfer
The uninterrupted distance of open water over which the wind blows without significant change in direction (called the fetch)
Width of area affected by fetch (at right angle to the distance)
Wind duration – the time for which the wind has blown over the water.
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There are also many folk lore explanations of the white horse, such as Greek mythology that includes Poseidon, but I do not delve in those things and you are welcome to research the issues of the white horses.
A happy Sunday to all and we hope that everyone will have a great new week.
And That's All Friends.
Photos by Zac Smith-All Rights Reserved.
Camera: Canon Powershot SX60HS Bridge camera.
