I am so impressed with the high level of work shown in this thread. There are so many amazing, brilliant photographers showing their work...thanks to all.
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I am so impressed with the high level of work shown in this thread. There are so many amazing, brilliant photographers showing their work...thanks to all.
Spectacular clouds and scene!! Beautiful, Kirk.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kirk Gittings
Thank you Harley.
Kirk, that is right up my ally! I have an obsession with thunderstorms. I love this shot.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kirk Gittings
The base of that storm is odd with that tilt.
That was odd to me too and I was going to make a special thread asking about it. It is not due to WA distortion as it was just a 120 on 4x5 with a touch of drop. So it has to be a weather situation. Since taking this I have been studying such clouds and I have seen things slightly similar but not nearly as dramatically tilted. I think maybe the cloud as it moved to the left hit an updraft?
It is a reflection of vapor pressure and an example of how it is not always parallel to the ground due to changing humidity and pressure in a local area. It is always higher at the forefront of the storm but not this pronounced. I wonder if the storm movement was somewhat toward you meaning that the tail end of the storm is farther than it seems, i.e. perspective issues.
Sounds like you actually know something about this. That explains a lot. But I don't think it was moving towards me. I am looking North in that shot. It was moving East to West and slightly towards the North.
KirkQuote:
Originally Posted by Kirk Gittings
Very, very nice!
Sandy
Kirk,
Wow man. I was mesmerized for a long time with this photo. Must have been a helluva day!
I think that would be a great image even if cropped just below the thunderhead. I find the badlands and dry creek bed very compelling in their own right, and the composition of them to be excellent.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kirk Gittings