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Mt. Cleesuvius

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Mt. Cleesuvius

Mt. Cleesuvius

Few people are aware of the volcano in Cleethorpes. Mount Cleesuvius, with a peak at just 1.6m above sea level is the smallest in the world. Vik and I were lucky enough to witness it erupt last night. A stunning sight as the lava flows down the sides and sparks shoot out the top.

It is believed that in 1659 Mt. Cleesuvius erupted with no warning, completely burying an entire Yorkshire family in a red-hot ash cloud as they shouted expletives on the beach. "Come fo' daaay, stayyy fo' eruption" was heard in their Yorkie accent. Their remains were uncovered recently, perfectly preserved in the positions they had assumed under the sun clouds, tins of White Lightning cider still in their hands.

Thanks to Vik and Jules for a jolly good LP session on the beach last night, was lots of fun.

SOOC except for very slight crop as I'd caught the edge of my lens hood in the corner, plus watermark.

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Comments on this photo:

~ jules ~
~ jules ~ says:
String vest and whippet in there too?

Good fun buddy, sorry I missed this explosion. Though I heard someting from the car park!!

max68sr
max68sr says:
Nice idea, well done!
A Richie
A Richie says:
Clever shot.
gman_garry
Great shot
colinhcameron
Great shot!

Nice story too, those cans of White Lightning will be worth a fortune!

Gareth Brooks
Haha, very creative! Into the favs you go :)
vikwaters
vikwaters says:
Excellent description Andy, I still prefer your picture!
jah~
jah~ says:
Damn I swear I had this same idea a few days ago! Couldn't find an appropriate "mound." Dig those pyroplastic flows...
garnatha
garnatha says:
clever stuff man, awesome idea & execution
AndyK!
AndyK! says:
Don't be silly Jules, they hadn't invented whippets in 1659!

I prefer your pic, love the colours in yours.

We spent ages wandering up and down the beach trying to find a suitable place.

Ta y'all, thanks for the comments.

Notkalvin
Notkalvin says:
Very clever and well created!
Mike Ridley.
Monster shot, love the red additions :-)))
sig551
sig551 says:
Very good idea,very clever indeed!
Chris D 93
Haha Very clever idea :) The orange works well as lava :)

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Exif Data

Camera: Canon EOS 550D
Exposure: 341 seconds
Aperture: f/11.0
ISO: 200
Focal length: 18 mm
White Balance: Auto
Exposure Mode: Manual

Date taken: 9 February 2012

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