Monsoon Over the Salton Sea

[Judd Patterson]

Flying into San Diego last August for a conference I noticed a series of wonderful monsoon thunderstorms north of the Salton Sea. I had problems with the typical dirty airline window, but I thought this was a nice view.

http://www.juddpatterson.com/BPN/salton.jpg
Canon 40D, 17-40mm @30mm
August 4, 2008

[Gus Cobos]

I like this Judd,
A very impressive view...I like the multi colored tones and hues of greens and blues that form into a checkered pattern. the body of water looks beautiful...you know for as many flights that I have taken; I have never photographed from the plane...:eek: How high is this?

[Judd Patterson]

Thanks Gus. We were on our descent into San Diego, but still 90 miles out...best guess would be 20,000 ft. I ALWAYS try to pick window seats well forward or back in the plane to at least give me a chance to take photographs. Usually the windows are dirty, but sometimes it works well. :)

[Alfred Forns]

Judd Try taking a rubber hood with you !! Works wonders on planes, also got at it wide open !!!

Excellent composition and love those clouds !!!

[DaveBrown]

Great shot of the Salton Sea , a unique view! :)