Trouble in Texas

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted May 24, 2013485 views27 comments

This is actually one of the 'weaker' storms i encountered on my storm chasing trip the other day--this one s i was driving back in N Texas. I saw all the green clouds ahead of me (which are due to hail in the storm) and so i pulled off the first exit and drove some back roads to find a suitable foreground. More to come this week!
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27 comments

Comment posted by Rick Turner on May 24, 2013 at 9:37 PM

sweet capture Stan. Keep em coming

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Comment posted by jack jaeger jr on May 24, 2013 at 11:25 PM

The only thing I would do is crop out the FP on the right side. They distract from this powerful shot.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on May 25, 2013 at 12:23 AM

Dang it, you caught what I envisioned yesterday for a shot. A wheat field with a supercell above it. Great color in the storm cloud, Stan. Nice work all over. I would crop the phone poles.

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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on May 25, 2013 at 12:50 AM

Love the colors of the field and the sky is beautiful in it's angry way. The poles? Ho hum.

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on May 25, 2013 at 2:57 AM

Weak or not, this is very nice! I agree though with Jack's comment about the poles, they distract a bit from the uniformity of the field. But the clouds are fascinating!

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Comment posted by Scott Fricke on May 25, 2013 at 3:21 AM

Great image Stan, I love images like this that capture a singular moment in time and you will never see replicated. That's some amazing color in the clouds.

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Comment posted by William Bickle on May 25, 2013 at 7:12 AM

Hello Stan

Great Image , Powerful.......... Best looking image from a devastating time! ( Beauty & Beast)

Bill

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Comment posted by Tim Butler on May 25, 2013 at 8:23 AM

IMO the poles don't distract in the least from this incredible photograph showing natures magnificent power and beauty.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on May 25, 2013 at 8:47 AM

Thanks guys!
Tim, thanks--i strongly considered ditching the poles, but it was important enough for me to consciously include them when i took the shot, so i stuck with my original decision. They are arguably 'distracting' but i felt they offered s bit of depth to the shot and perspective. i could have brought them closer to the center, but that would have compromised the shot as a whole. So...i can live with them for now, until Charlie completely falls asleep.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on May 25, 2013 at 9:38 AM

A very cool shot, Stan! That is an impressive looking sky and with that color it has that eerie look and feel. For me the poles add even more to the feel of this scene. Guess I would have been heading the other way! Nice work Stan!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on May 25, 2013 at 3:14 PM

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...........

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Comment posted by John Clulow on May 25, 2013 at 3:22 PM

Can feel the front coming in. Strong diagonal.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on May 25, 2013 at 5:54 PM

Powerfully awesome Stan! I really like the cyan/green in the clouds - and thanks for the explanation too!

Be safe out there!

Lon

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Comment posted by Sanjay Sundaram on May 26, 2013 at 6:45 PM

Awesome image, Stan. Beautiful FG and composition. You positioned the clouds perfectly.

Sanjay

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Comment posted by Mike Dawson on May 27, 2013 at 12:40 AM

Impressive cloud formation

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on May 27, 2013 at 5:15 AM

I like this and I actually like the poles they are not particularly intrusive and more to the point provide a much needed sense of scale which wheat fields don't really afford.

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Comment posted by Jorne de Bruin on May 27, 2013 at 6:45 AM

A very impressive scene, love the composition here!

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on May 27, 2013 at 7:21 PM

Stan: I really envy you the experience and love the shot. Powerful image.>=))>

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on May 27, 2013 at 9:28 PM

Lots of energy and drama. Ominous sky above the warm fields makes for nice contrast. Nicely done

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on May 27, 2013 at 10:50 PM

This is a good one, Stan!

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on May 28, 2013 at 10:05 AM

The poles are a bit distracting Stan, but not too big of a deal. And as far as depth, those "weak" storm clouds provide plenty of that I think!

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on May 28, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Powerful image Stan. I like the inclusion of the poles as well. As Lon said, stay safe out there!

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on May 28, 2013 at 2:35 PM

The sky is fascinating Stan, it looks great above the warmth of the barley field. The diagonal cloud bank really aids the composition. The poles don't bother me.

Gary.

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Comment posted by Enrique Vizcarra on May 29, 2013 at 2:24 AM

Storms are dangerously captivating

You captured that sensasion at your own style

excellent image

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on May 29, 2013 at 5:59 AM

Fantastic environment Stan, I love this.
Bob

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Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on May 29, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Wow...amazing color in the sky! I'd agree on cropping or cloning out the utility poles. I'd have no problem with them except that they're right near the edge of the frame.

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on May 30, 2013 at 1:19 PM

Ominous - What a wild site to experience. Better you than me chasing these bad boys.

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