Whether a passionate of watching waves, passionate in sports or being passionate for each other, heat is very much involved and it has a lot to do with the creation of energy.
Passion and Waves are both sources of energy. But what happens exactly at the large scale, at high latitude in Europe. Precisely along the Norwegian coast.
Northern parts of Norway lie close to the Arctic zone, most of which is covered with ice and snow in winter. However, almost all of Norway's coast remains free of ice and snow throughout the year. Weather systems warmed by the Gulf Stream drift into Northern Europe, also warming the climate behind the Scandinavian mountain range.
The Gulf Stream transports about 1.4 petawatts of heat, equivalent to 100 times the world energy demand and research is underway to tap this power in a couple of different ways. One idea, which would supply the equivalent power of several nuclear power plants, would deploy a field of underwater turbines placed 300 metres (980 ft) under the center of the core of the Gulf Stream. Ocean thermal energy could also be harnessed to produce electricity, utilizing the temperature difference between cold deep water and warm surface water.
The Gulf Stream is a huge power source equivalent to, but also very different from the heat and energy created by all human passion.
Thank you for your colourful description John. You are always one of the most energetic and dedicated in your comments. You know about waves and passions, Very much appreciated, best regards, Paul
Dear Teresa, thanks for your appreciation of this happy scene in blue-green. Is is even more valued if once also seen a duck in blue as both make part of the same world. Many kisses, Paul
Dear Mojgan, glad that you like this energetic shot so much. Presently I need so much of my own energy for work and travel such that UF has to wait a bit, however I'll get back. XXX, kisses from Paul
Absolutely excellent photo, great action subject, and most of all... GREAT size of the focal area so you get into the focus both the people AND the impressive big wave at the back...with all the drops in perfect sharpness, super action subject in a no motion blur result, ALWAYS the best way. Best regards!
Le tue foto "norvegesi" sono meravigliose. Sono piene di pace, tranquilita, di colori caldi. Guardandole ho impressione di guardare un'altro mondo, molto piu bello, pieno di sicurezza. Grazie Paul. baci teresa
you have captured the soul of the water in its very natural colors, it is an amazing whit,total white that contains details,not an easy task,and moreover the greenish blue colors,is so natural, very well done composition,exposure ,and lighting, regards, Saad.
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