A surfer rips up the face of a double-overhead wave a day after Winter Storm Stella passed the Rhode Island shore. — A surfer rips up the face of a double-overhead wave a day after Winter Storm Stella passed the Rhode Island shore.

Storm Surge

Brian Pernicone March 16, 2017

Winter Storm Stella was a dud from a snow perspective, but she brought with her a massive surge of double-overhead waves that sent barrel after barrel breaking off Monahan's Dock in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. At least two dozen surfers were in the water at any given time despite frigid temperatures that struggled to reach 20 degrees. One surfer left the water with ice covering his beard, but that didn't stop him from catching a few sweet rides.

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It’s been a minute, but it’s oh so good to shoot again. #backtothegrind #narragansett #surfsup #canon5dmarkiv… https://t.co/pl1vGoGMbp
Dec 10, 2019, 11:50 AM
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It’s National Lighthouse Day, so here’s one of my favorites from the archives. #pointjudithlighthouse… https://t.co/1u7waGpqgG
Aug 8, 2019, 10:07 AM
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Haven’t gotten out to shoot in a while, so here’s one from the archives. Dreaming of big waves and #blockisland… https://t.co/YZ6mLvfvw6
Jul 30, 2019, 10:22 AM
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The 50th anniversary of the #MoonLanding inspired an amazing image by photographer @cvsherman. Read about how he ma… https://t.co/lWf5S8mCwh
Jul 21, 2019, 8:13 PM
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Watching them rip ... #canon5dmarkiv #illgrammers #canon #surf #surfing #surfer #easternsurfmag #eastcoastsurf… https://t.co/j7bLWs9sSH
Apr 27, 2019, 3:12 PM
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A quick time lapse of yesterday’s sunset over Galilee, RI. https://t.co/puCdBjhp5m
Apr 16, 2019, 7:10 PM
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That guy from The Voice and some gambling. A fun night out! #bshartford https://t.co/puZl1VBeTp
Mar 22, 2019, 7:53 PM
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Dream big, Princess: Part II #princesseleanor #WDW #princesstiana #MagicKingdom #princessandthefrog @Disney… https://t.co/fHr54f8BF1
Feb 18, 2019, 9:29 AM
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Still cold out ... #canon5dmarkiv #illgrammers #canon #surf #surfing #surfer #easternsurfmag #eastcoastsurf… https://t.co/NtpYSL2Sft
Jan 22, 2019, 9:12 AM
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No waves today, but still a great day to shoot on the beach. #bundleup #4degrees #stayouttadawater #canon5dmarkiv… https://t.co/3KX6kFG10U
Jan 21, 2019, 3:13 PM

A surfer carves the face of an overhead wave during a late-winter swell last week in Narragansett, R.I. — A surfer carves the face of an overhead wave during a late-winter swell last week in Narragansett, R.I.

Winter Swell

Brian Pernicone March 5, 2017

A half-dozen local surfers took advantage of some unseasonably warm temperatures and overhead winter swells last week, catching barrels off Monahan's Dock in the Narragansett Pier, R.I.

Though tourists no longer flock to the docks of Galilee, R.I., during the foul winter weather, signs advertising lobsters for sale right off the boat remain on display for the few who may venture to the harbor during the cold New England winter.&nbs… — Though tourists no longer flock to the docks of Galilee, R.I., during the foul winter weather, signs advertising lobsters for sale right off the boat remain on display for the few who may venture to the harbor during the cold New England winter.

Foul Weather Photography Fun

Brian Pernicone January 6, 2015

Photographers are accustomed to aiming for the sweet spot of the "Golden Hour" - the hour after sunrise or the hour before sunset - to make their best photos. The light is gorgeous and makes your subjects pop.

And while shooting under ideal conditions can often lead to the best photographs, it's important to remember never to pass up an opportunity, even if the conditions aren't exactly favorable.

Blown away (nearly)

Brian Pernicone June 30, 2014

Poor weather can make it difficult to capture an image, but it can also create just the right conditions to get a great shot.