Ominous Thunderstorm

[rwells]

Left the house and I saw this almost over me. I went to a higher area by the house to take some pics. It didn't last long, but was pretty dramatic while it was there.

1) Rolling in
http://rw.smugmug.com/photos/671249651_zW5gx-L.jpg

2) I thought this was going to get bad here
http://rw.smugmug.com/photos/671287732_8r7Dk-L.jpg

3) Luckily is started falling apart ~ I'm sure the airliner was pleased also
http://rw.smugmug.com/photos/671327824_JENw2-L.jpg

4) And for the purist out there ~ SOOC (copyright added on export)
http://rw.smugmug.com/photos/671356742_wD3jH-L.jpg

[black mamba]

Yo Randy,

Even the " purist " view is darned impressive. The "treated " sky flat blows me away. Great capture and exceptionally well done with your magic PP.

Ride safe,

Tom

[Richard]

Great skies, Randy. :thumb I almost expect to see a huge spacecraft emerging, like in Independence Day.
:s85

[adbsgicom]

Very nice captures there. That drop in the cloud is definately what you don't want to see over your house on the way home.

[rwells]

Yo Randy,

Even the " purist " view is darned impressive. The "treated " sky flat blows me away. Great capture and exceptionally well done with your magic PP.

Ride safe,

Tom


Thanks Tom,

I didn't push the first image very much, it was quite impressive!

It's funny, most people don't want to see a sky like this and head indoors. A photographer drives like a madman to get to a decent vantage point for pics :D

I must admit: I've seen too many of these skies while on the bike :huh



Hey, if you can't juice-up a good storm sky, then what's the point in life :dunno :rofl

[rwells]

Great skies, Randy. :thumb I almost expect to see a huge spacecraft emerging, like in Independence Day.
:s85

Me too! ~ I had The National Inquirer on speed dial just in-case :D

[rwells]

Very nice captures there. That drop in the cloud is definately what you don't want to see over your house on the way home.

Yeah, the clouds definitely had circulation there. But no worries, my house is the other direction :D

[Panther]

Howdy Randy,

WOWSER, I sure wouldn't have wanted to be in the middle of that if

it got nasty.

I agree, I'll bet the Pilot and Crew were so glad to be away from that, and I am sure the folks inside were pretty pleased<G>

[rwells]

Howdy Randy,

WOWSER, I sure wouldn't have wanted to be in the middle of that if

it got nasty.

I agree, I'll bet the Pilot and Crew were so glad to be away from that, and I am sure the folks inside were pretty pleased<G>


I was starting to get a little worried for folks, that storm had some pretty good rotation to it, as can be seen over the apartment complex.


This is on the South approach to DFW Airport, so thunderstorms here can ball things up in a hurry.

[kdog]

Beautiful sky and dramatic shots, Randy.

I had an experience on my motorcycle in a Texas thunderstorm that I watched building clear across the state of New Mexico. Temp dropped 25 degrees just when I hit Amarillo and all hell broke loose. The rain was like a wall of water and I was completely surrounded by thunderbolts. It was pretty cool, but I did wonder if my bike was going to get washed off the road. :yikes Funny, it let up just when I hit Oklahoma.

Cheers,
-joel

[rwells]

Beautiful sky and dramatic shots, Randy.

I had an experience on my motorcycle in a Texas thunderstorm that I watched building clear across the state of New Mexico. Temp dropped 25 degrees just when I hit Amarillo and all hell broke loose. The rain was like a wall of water and I was completely surrounded by thunderbolts. It was pretty cool, but I did wonder if my bike was going to get washed off the road. :yikes Funny, it let up just when I hit Oklahoma.

Cheers,
-joel


Joel,

Thanks for the comments on the images.

I hear ya'... It's a rare trip through the Texas panhandle (on bike) that I don't encounter very violent thunderstorms. It's like they are just waiting for me :huh

What are you riding?

[DaddyO]

Definitely ominous. :yikes Your nice treatment makes it look ever more so. :thumb
Well done.

[rwells]

Definitely ominous. :yikes Your nice treatment makes it look ever more so. :thumb
Well done.

Thanks Michael

[kdog]

What are you riding?

Beemer.
http://jacara.com/lt/jmg_prev11.jpg

You? :ear

[rwells]

Beemer.
http://jacara.com/lt/jmg_prev11.jpg

You? :ear

http://rw.smugmug.com/photos/666555281_bsuVH-L.jpg

Nice wheels :thumb


Ride safe...

[eL eSs Vee]

Those clouds look like they're about to reach down and grab your town, Randy! Very well done, indeed!

[rwells]

Those clouds look like they're about to reach down and grab your town, Randy! Very well done, indeed!

Thank you Mr. Lee

[Dogdots]

Those are some awesome clouds Randy :thumb

[rwells]

Those are some awesome clouds Randy :thumb


Thanks Mary!

[kdog]

http://rw.smugmug.com/photos/666555281_bsuVH-L.jpg

Nice wheels :thumb


Ride safe...
Sweet looking ride there yourself, Randy. :thumb HDR self-portrait? :wink

-joel

[Azzaro]

Nice capture Randy and great PP...... :thumb azzaro

[rwells]

Sweet looking ride there yourself, Randy. :thumb HDR self-portrait? :wink

-joel


Thanks Joel

[rwells]

Nice capture Randy and great PP...... :thumb azzaro

Thank you Azzaro