Time Lapse Of Clouds And Tide

Here is a 39 second time lapse video I took yesterday afternoon at the salt marsh. You can see that as the clouds roll on by, the tide comes gradually flowing in…eventually covering up the oyster beds completely. There are some very brief appearances by wood storks and egrets as well.

34 thoughts on “Time Lapse Of Clouds And Tide”

Scott Marshall on June 23, 2013 at 1:34 pm said:

is this on the camera Phil

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on June 23, 2013 at 2:23 pm said:
  
  Scott this was 930 individual shots one taken every five seconds with a regular DSLR and then processed at 24fps to make the final 38 second TL video.
  
  Reply ↓
  - Scott Marshall on June 23, 2013 at 2:24 pm said:
    
    no kidding – mind blowing – i do like the vimeo interface and this was very interesting to watch
    
    Reply ↓
    - Phil Lanoue on June 23, 2013 at 2:42 pm said:
      
      I’ve found that I like vimeo better then you tube because the view is larger and the quality a bit better. But they really drive hard at you to pay the $10 a month fee rather then try to stick with the free version.
      I’m glad you enjoyed viewing the vid.
      
      Reply ↓
Deb W. Trotter on June 23, 2013 at 1:40 pm said:

Lovely, Phil. Thanks for another glimpse of your marsh.

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on June 23, 2013 at 2:24 pm said:
  
  Hey thanks Deb, I’m glad you enjoyed this view of the marsh area,
  
  Reply ↓
janmasyn on June 23, 2013 at 1:56 pm said:

This is wonderful Phil.

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on June 23, 2013 at 2:24 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Jan, so glad you liked it.
  
  Reply ↓
The Dancing Rider on June 23, 2013 at 2:15 pm said:

Amazing how far the tide came in. Really enjoyed the time lapse.

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on June 23, 2013 at 2:25 pm said:
  
  We are also getting abnormally high and fast tides due to the current full moon situation. Once that tide starts coming it really moves!
  Glad you enjoyed the TL, thanks.
  
  Reply ↓
Gunta on June 23, 2013 at 3:44 pm said:

Totally loved this…. every bit of it. You’re almost inspiring me to attempt this with the crashing waves someday. Maybe.

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on June 23, 2013 at 4:04 pm said:
  
  I’m really happy you liked this Gunta! You definitely should try a TL they are fun.
  I have tried them here at our beaches and believe it or not the waves in time lapse didn’t end up looking like a whole heck of a lot, I’m sure they it would be more dramatic on your coast. But for me now clouds and sunsets and stuff like that seems to work best. Might try a crowd of people if I find the right spot at some point though.
  
  Reply ↓
Jane Lurie on June 23, 2013 at 4:58 pm said:

That’s really fun to watch, Phil. I’m glad you pointed out the tides and oyster beds. Subtle and beautiful under the moving clouds.

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on June 24, 2013 at 12:58 pm said:
  
  Thanks a lot Jane and I’m glad you liked the part about the tide coming in, you almost have to watch it twice to really notice the effect.
  
  Reply ↓
suburbanferndaleark on June 23, 2013 at 6:33 pm said:

Very cool!

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on June 24, 2013 at 12:58 pm said:
  
  Glad you enjoyed it!
  
  Reply ↓
Bella Remy Photography on June 23, 2013 at 8:12 pm said:

You truly have this creation down to a fine art. How glorious that you know how to do this. Perhaps one day I may learn how, but in the meantime I get to revel in your beauty.

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on June 24, 2013 at 12:59 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much for the very kind words Emily and I’m happy you enjoy the TL vids!
  You should give it a try they are fun and can even be a bit addictive. 🙂
  
  Reply ↓
Cowboys and Crossbones on June 24, 2013 at 1:48 am said:

What the What? I get deep into a move and come back finding more fabulous fancy tricks on here? Love the time lapse posts you do. I get to be taken away somewhere else just for a few moments. Fun!

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on June 24, 2013 at 1:00 pm said:
  
  Well I’m thrilled I was able to take you off to a new location for just a bit and I’m really happy you enjoyed this TL!
  Hope your move is going well.
  
  Reply ↓
Andrew on June 24, 2013 at 3:37 am said:

I really must try time lapse. I have the intervalometer but I have not used it yet. NIce clip, Phil.

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on June 24, 2013 at 1:01 pm said:
  
  Yeah you really should give it a try Andrew they are a lot of fun to make and can even be a bit addictive once you get started. Thanks for checking this out and glad you liked it!
  
  Reply ↓
Maggie Davey on June 24, 2013 at 7:33 am said:

Fascinating how the clouds make eveything appear in monochrome, then we see the lovely splashes of colour as the cloud briefly breaks!

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on June 24, 2013 at 1:02 pm said:
  
  Yes it gets odd out there sometimes with dark clouds and overcast sky. I made a few still shots and thought for a moment I had accidently set my camera to take monochrome images.
  I appreciate you looking Maggie!
  
  Reply ↓
Garden Walk Garden Talk on June 24, 2013 at 5:51 pm said:

I always enjoy your time lapse videos. The tide really does change the scene.

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on June 25, 2013 at 11:01 am said:
  
  Thanks very much I’m glad you liked this TL vid! We had an abnormally high tide this past weekend and once the water started coming in it really came in fast. Other times it practically crawls.
  
  Reply ↓
Chillbrook on June 25, 2013 at 1:14 pm said:

I’m a big fan of your time lapse sequences Phil. This is great.

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on June 25, 2013 at 1:25 pm said:
  
  I really appreciate that Adrian thanks so much for the kind comments and I’m happy you enjoy the TL vids!
  
  Reply ↓
bayphotosbydonna on June 25, 2013 at 10:34 pm said:

Loved this! Since we live on the water, I’m a big fan on watching tides coming and going, especially love low tide when birds and critters abound! 🙂

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on June 29, 2013 at 2:49 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much and I’m glad you enjoyed the view of the tide as well!
  
  Reply ↓
drawandshoot on June 29, 2013 at 2:25 pm said:

Superb!

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on June 29, 2013 at 2:49 pm said:
  
  Thanks a bunch Karen!
  
  Reply ↓
adinparadise on July 1, 2013 at 8:14 am said:

I so enjoy your time lapse videos, Phil. Yes, I saw the supporting cast flying in there. 🙂

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on July 2, 2013 at 4:26 pm said:
  
  I’m very happy you enjoyed this Sylvia!
  
  Reply ↓