I’m originally from the Philippines, a tropical country where storms are a regular part of life. Growing up, I was used to them—when a storm rolled in, we stayed home. Schools would close, sometimes offices would shut down as well, and everything came to a standstill. These storms weren’t gentle either—they were strong, often followed by knee-deep floods (and in some areas neck-deep) and power outages.
Unfortunately, we didn’t have social media back then, so I wasn’t able to share any photos from those stormy days.
However, during a holiday to the Philippines in 2016, we were met with the full force of nature—a super typhoon that swept in as if to remind us who’s really in charge. This was in Pagudpud, in the northern part of the Philippines.
October 19, 2016: Typhoon Haima (Lawin) impacts Northern Luzon from a Category 5 super typhoon.
I am sharing this for Beth’s Lens Artist Photo Challenge
And this was the day after, the calm after the storm.
Pretty scary I’m sure. I’m grateful not to have seen a severe storm there, just a few downpours.
Lucky you. Are you back now?
Yes I sure am. Back to work today.
Time to plan for another holiday then. Have a great week.
Haha thanks Teresa. I’m happy to be back in routine…for now 😜
Wow! You were able to capture that very strong typhoon, at the beach at that. I can hear the wind howling in the coconut trees and waves in your photos.
Oh yes, my husband was asking me to come inside but I can’t resist taking the shots. Glad the storm didn’t last long. Thanks for commenting Nes.
Impressive storm pictures, Teresa.
Thanks Elke. Was it a case of being in the right place at the right time? or not?
Since you’re alright – I guess it was right time, right place.
I guess if you’re born somewhere that huge storms are a regular occurrence, you learn to live with them, Teresa. They are a rare novelty here. Great photos, darlin xx
Same here in Melbourne. So when the topic came up, I had to search my hard drive. Thanks for commenting, Jo.
Wonderful storm photos Teresa. The coconut trees really show the winds strength
Oh gosh, don’t talk to me about the wind…I thought I would be blown away haha
A rather dramatic post. We don’t often get winds like you show here.
Nothing like that also in Melbourne. It was scary back then.
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Teresa, thank you so much for sharing your story and these images of Typhoon Haima. I can feel the power of the storm in each one of your images. It looks like the wind was really howling. I love the last one of the calm after the storm.
The wind was really strong but glad that it only lasted for a day and the at day break there was already calmness. Thanks so much Beth, these were memories long forgotten but now remembered through your challenge.
Somehow the calm AFTER the storm always seems especially calm. Maybe it’s just we appreciate it more! Terrific, frightening images!
Thanks a lot Tina, it was frightening, especially since we were just staying in small cottages by the beach.
Wowww. Very impressive! I love that gallery!
Thanks so much, John. Happy that you liked it.
wow, to have been able capture the storm. The force of the winds… great images.
It was a bit scary while I was taking the photo. I was also drenched but glad I took the shot. Thanks Ritva.