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Kansas Storm

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Posted by Rob Graham on June 18, 2008 at 11:51 PM
Kansas Storm
In Kansas, mid to late June is wheat harvest time. Almost without fail though, we can count on strong storms to rumble across the prairie. This photo was taken a couple hours ago. The lighting was impressive, but I couldn't catch any of the big bursts in my 8-13 sec shots. I had to give up when the lighting starting firing overhead, and rain came shortly there after. I tried to get more detail in the foreground wheat field, but wasn't able to. No hail tonight :). 30D, ISO 100, 13 sec, f/10, small crop. C&C always welcome and appreciated.
Posted by Gale Rainwater on June 19, 2008 at 12:10 AM
Hi Rob really a great sky. Love the colors and clouds the little flash of lightning works for me.
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on June 19, 2008 at 9:16 AM
This is very nice Rob. Love the sweeping movement of the cloud and the color, rainshafts and lightning add nicely to this midwest classic. Very nice shot! :toast:
Posted by Tim Buchanan on June 19, 2008 at 10:21 AM
Love the sky, Rob - the colors are fantastic. Nicely composed, too!
Posted by Ed Cooley on June 19, 2008 at 11:11 AM
Excellent, I like the warm colors on the right.
Posted by John Moore on June 19, 2008 at 10:17 PM
Very nice! I like how you positioned the horizon line way down low.
Posted by Rob Graham on June 20, 2008 at 5:59 PM
Thanks for the comments. I'm leaving for southwest Kansas in just a little bit, and there are some big storms down there atm, so I may get a chance to pull over :).
Posted by Bill Dark on June 20, 2008 at 8:06 PM
Beautiful shot, Rob. I drove through some of this stuff last night, but nothing that was as nice as this. Hope you are able to get a few keepers this afternoon/tonight.