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Gallery: Man & NaturePosted August 5, 2011218 views9 comments

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Just did my very first storm chase this July. I went with college of Dupage, who is the first college that storm chased. It was an amazing and addicting experience. In 10 days, we traversed close to 6k miles and zigzagged 6 US states of the northern plain and Alberta Canada. This particular photo was taken central North Dakota.

Settings: Nikon D7000, 1/125, ISO 640, Tokina 11-16, f/5.6

C&C are welcome and appreciated.

Jim

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Comment posted by John Tobias on August 5, 2011 at 11:24 PM

Jim, John's straw bale reminds me of Kansas, but not near so much as this photo. IMHO you have done a great job in capturing this scene. I like the light on the fence in the foreground. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 6, 2011 at 12:49 AM

Awesome sky - really captures the "Forboding storm" mood.
Sounds like a great adventure!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Merle Cook on August 6, 2011 at 7:45 AM

Great shot Jim. The storm cloud dropping down adds a touch of drama to the rain in the background. I agree with Jon regarding the fence and grass in sunlight in the foreground. Great touch.

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Comment posted by Joseph Balcken on August 6, 2011 at 8:04 AM

Crazy cloud formation, Jim. I like the internal luminance (lightning?). I'm sure it was a lot of fun and very exhilirating.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on August 6, 2011 at 9:01 AM

Very dramatic storm light Jim! Wonderful composition you have chosen too!

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Comment posted by Jeffry Oonk on August 6, 2011 at 11:53 AM

Wonderful. Great dramatic clouds building up.
Think I need to go and follow that college as well.
Thx

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on August 6, 2011 at 11:28 PM

Ive been chasing since '98--i was hooked after my first chase when we got pounded by baseball size hail

I ran my own tours for a while but this year went solo--had a mostly disappointing season, but i did catch a decent tornado in NE.
Great shot--love the drama and vignetting here!