Ominousity

Morris, I like the glow of the sunlit cloud, the layers, and all the colors. I do find the very dark cloud on the left and bottom distracting and would suggest cropping some of it. Sorry about the car.

I am drawn to the C-shaped dark cloud and the grey clouds that seem to plume away from behind it. One suggestion would be to crop just 1/4 to 1/3 of the bottom dark cloud, as it seems to have a little too much blackness on the bottom.
Quite a cool storm cloud to look at.

Thanks, Mark. It can be fixed, so it's no big deal really.

If I crop out the dark clouds, it wouldn't be ominous.

Hmmm, seems to be a theme starting here. Perhaps I should rethink it's ominousity.

Morris, I like the contrast of dark vs the bright clouds, and the darkness goes with the green hail cloud I think the left is needed to form the C cloud, but might be inclined to crop to just below the bottom of the light patch in the LRC. jmo.

That is an awesome cloud! Great light and colors too. Very nice Morris! To bad about your wife's car though.
I like the dark so maybe just a little off that...not to much.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Not to be argumentative here, but I really like the dark bottom as a contrast to the brights of the cloud...
Either way.. great shot...
Wow $3K damage... good luck.

That's an awesome cloud formation. I really like that. I also love the dark bottom contrast the brighter part. Great shot

I always look for heavy green clouds then I know hail is in the area. Very dramatic shot Morris!

You shouldn't repair hail dents, Morris--you should proudly display them as a mark of honor!
I love this--just awesome!

Morris,

Awesome and yes, ominous clouds! Interestingly, I don't have the same thoughts about colors as I did in your previous version. It seems fitting here, including, and do I see some green in the darker midtones? Regardless, I'm really loving this one. Very powerful.

Sorry about the car!

Lon

Thanks, everyone! Our deductible is $750, so we won't have to pay the 3,000.

Dean and Lon, yes there is green in those mid-tones. Like in the movie, "Twister," when he said, "It's going green!"

As Dean says, it's always an idicator of hail in the clouds. Lon, I changed the wb for this one for a more natural look, and to make sure the green came through.

Stan, you are hilarious. I didn't get them storm chasing, as my family and I were squealing in the bathroom when it hit. So, not really a badge of courage for me.

Haha... This is quite an entertaining string of comments!

I like the image a lot. IMO (yes, another I-M-O), the dark clouds are a bit too dark. Just a tad---I do love the dark, intense mood here, so I'm not suggesting a large change. I was going to mention that a slight crop may be nice, but the comp is so perfect as is, I'm not so sure... Anyways, there's yet another thought on this pic. Glad you caught this incredible moment---sorry about the car...

I like the title, Morris!! I think this image captures both the beauty and fury that often accompanies storm clouds. Definitely an intimidating view. I wonder if this would benefit from some added mid-tone contrast.

This is even better! Color as well as layering and light. Almost freakishly beautiful.

"ominousity" --Now that is a good word! Beats ominousness.

Awesome, powerful, spectacular, Morris. Wouldn't change one thing. That glow and the brooding darker clouds add to the feel of this image so well, not to mention your excellent title. Sorry to hear about the damage to the car. Incredible image.

Just beautiful, Morris, love that dark, ominous cloud swallowing up the big colorful cumulonimbus..

Love this one, Morris. Lots of drama and character.

Another fabulous capture Morris. Sorry to hear about the damage the hail caused! Sounds like you got a real hammering , but at least your wife's car will get a nice facelift

Beautiful ominousity Morris! I like the dark, brooding portion of the cloud swallowing up the light.

Holy cow! I'd have to crawl under a huge boulder at the sight of this!