This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on September 19, 2003). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.
There’s a picture making the e-mail rounds right now that purports to be a shot of Hurricane Isabel over the ocean before it hit land. Apparently it’s been mislabeled — it’s actually Tropical Storm Graham — but it’s still one hell of a gorgeous picture.
(via Gothamist)
Nature and photography make such an awesome combination.
FYI, it’s Talk Like a Pirate Day
http://www.talklikeapirate.com/
An’ here I was makin’ meself a post about that very thing! I should’ve known that a fine wench such as ye would help me remember such a day!
Arrrrrr.
Yarrr! Great minds think alike, Matey, and so do arrrrs!
Actually it’s not a tropical storm at all. See how calm the water is in front of the ship? If a trop. storm was that close, waves would be whitecapping like crazy.
More at
http://www.snopes.com/photos/isabel.asp