Not volcanic ash but sand

[Sharp5]

Lot in the news today about the volcanic ash cloud floating over.
Thought you guys might like to see these, its not ash but sand from the Sahara desert blowing across the Atlantic onto The Canary Isles. These sandstorms are reasonably common here and are known localy as a Calima.
Very fine sand, well dust really which coats everything in a 'talc' like layer.
Gotta treat camera gear accordingly
Sunburst

Flying home

Here she comes

Sun, moon and sand

Kind regards, Alan.

 

[TinaC]

I like #4 the rays of the sun in the sky above. The colouring in the image and clouds is lovely

 

[cowasaki]

Blimey, I bet that reeks havok. I don't use a UV filter preferring to use a hood but I think I might be tempted to with that happening. How often does it happen and do you get any warning?

 

[AndyWest]

WOW they are superb shots!!! Glad i got back from Tenerife before they closed all the airports!

 

[Peter10d]

All good shots, like 1 and 2 the best.

 

[existent]

well these looks much better than the "volcanic ash" sunset we got here

1 is my favorite with the sun rays and the reflection of the sea...

 

[failingretina]

really like no4

 

[Sharp5]

Thanks guys, appreciate the comments.
Darren, yes there is a warning on local TV when these calimas are due, they usually last about 3 days during which time the temperature soars, traps the heat in I suppose.
Many thanks, and kind regards, Alan.

 

[freefall]

No is is my fave!

 

[Montymint]

I am in love with shot 1, i'd have it on my wall tbh

 

[Andyvalver]

Number 1 is great!

 

[ozzy38]

gotta say no 1 is spot on!