Pure Power

[Paul Marcellini]

I had requests for this larger so here it is.

I was shooting away from this thing, for sunset but its presence could not be ignored. I love the winds that whip up before a storm, but they actually were about to tip my tripod at one point.

This is 2 shots merged at 10mm, my jeep just a dot on the horizon.

Thanks for commenting,
Paul

20d, 10-22@10 f16 iso 200 1/2s

http://i27.tinypic.com/ve2beu.jpg

[Harold Davis]

let me get this straight. you had to run towards this!!!!??:eek::eek::eek::eek: that had to suck! glad you got out OK and didnt get hurt. even at 800px it is still very powerful. that had to be freaky!!

[Robert Amoruso]

Paul,

Thanks for posting this here. A most stunning image of this storm and a perfect example of how placing the "center of interest", the updraft, in the center of the image works.

[David Kennedy]

Paul,
I might ask for a little more of the white, wispy clouds on the top edge (in the center), and possibly some more details in the foreground, but I find the image to be very pleasing otherwise. The drama is palpable.

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Paul,
Man would I love to se this huge! Love it!
Hey Robert and David..........what happened to larger sizes for this forum???

[Gus Cobos]

WOW...:eek: Fantastic capture...this is one killer image...:cool:

[Rich Ikerd]

Stunning image Paul that really emphasizes the power of quickly forming thunderstorms. Hope you didn't get too wet and were able to protect yourself from any lightning.

[Arthur Morris]

Wow! Wow! Wow!

[Paul Marcellini]

Thanks everyone, it was great being out there.

[Judd Patterson]

A little late to the party, but let me add my congratulations as well...this is stunning! The drama here is very special. Excellent work Paul!

[Noel Carboni]

Wow, that's incredible. Looking at your shot I wish I could be there, just to experience the currents of warm and cool air, the sounds... Thank you for sharing this experience!!!

-Noel

[Richard Waas]

Incredible picture Paul. Was this taken in the Everglades? We get some terrific storms here. Would love to go to the midwest and chase some tornados. Congrats!

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Awesome shot !