Our host this week, Anne of Slow Shutter Speed, challenges us to illustrate “the various types of weather conditions in which we photographers find ourselves pursuing our hobby or vocation.” Thank you Anne, for another wide-open invitation. In the Pacific Northwest (PNW) there are many variations on this theme. Just about any season of the year, you might see clouds riding on the wind.
Clouds don’t always bring rain, though the moist environment is one of the reasons we love living here. Below a dramatic image of a rain storm approaching from the Pacific Ocean, at Long Beach, WA USA.
Whether it rains or not, there is almost always wind here at the Pacific Ocean’s edge.
Blurry windblown dune grass, and crests of incoming waves lifted and scattered in a gale.
Fog is another characteristic weather in the PNW. I love the soft natural filter those tiny wisps of water create.
Snow and ice are common winter weather in the mountains, however rare at the coast.
Lindy Low LeCoq 
I love your cloudscapes and nature scenes. Beautiful gallery!
Thank you!
Beautiful weather captures Lindy. I loved the cloud reflection and the hint of a rainbow in the storm clouds. I’m glad you enjoyed this challenge.
Thank you, Anne!
Wonderful examples Lindy – loved that wave being blown by the wind, that was a great capture. Also loved the little ducks in the fog and the clouds. Well done!
Thank you, Tina!
Wowww. Great photos all. I could write a book. 👏
Thank you, John!
Very nice photos! I really love the peaceful ducks on the foggy water!
Thank you. That was one of my “best of” photos for 2022!
Rightfully so!
The PNW doesn’t ever disappoint. I am loved the walking path onto the beach and the foxgloves. Very nice, Lindy.
Thank you, Donna!
Great cloud photos in that first collection, Lindy!
Thank you!