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p.1 #1 · Tornado after dark

Taken May 25 2012 of a storm literally just south of me across the interstate. (I was just on the north side) Got a bit hairy as the storm was moving somewhat towards me and I worried it might cross. These were all shot with the Tokina 11-16 2.8 . . . just to give you an idea how close this storm was.

Various long exposures. Very extreme shooting... precip and strong winds... plus a damned tornado coming at you. Some lightning. (which resulted in some of the brighter exposures)

You see lights from vehicles passing... likely unaware of the danger lurking just south of their location. Tornado was rated an ef-2 (out of a 0-5 scale) and destroyed a mobile home. Fortunately no major injuries.

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Jun 21, 2012 at 09:32 PM

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p.1 #2 · Tornado after dark

Pretty scary.

Jun 21, 2012 at 09:41 PM

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p.1 #3 · Tornado after dark

That seems really close! I'd be terrified.

Jason

Jun 21, 2012 at 10:45 PM

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p.1 #4 · Tornado after dark

Wow, that is pretty wild. You captured it pretty well despite the adverse conditions. The car lights are a pain, yet they do help to identify the horizon. #1 and 3 stand out to me.

Jim

Jun 22, 2012 at 12:05 AM

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p.1 #5 · Tornado after dark

That's awesome!!!

Jun 22, 2012 at 12:12 AM

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p.1 #6 · Tornado after dark

Jealous! Photographing a tornado is on my bucket list! Well done!

Jun 22, 2012 at 12:22 AM

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p.1 #7 · Tornado after dark

roguecoolman wrote:
That seems really close! I'd be terrified.

Jason

It was probably a bit too close. This shot gives you perspective:

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Love how people didn't have a clue.

Jul 24, 2012 at 06:31 AM

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p.1 #8 · Tornado after dark

Wow... this last one is crazy! Totally clueless it seems.

Jim

Jul 24, 2012 at 07:07 AM

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p.1 #9 · Tornado after dark

that is not right....lol.....stunning captures!! Love it!!

Jul 26, 2012 at 07:55 PM

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p.1 #10 · Tornado after dark

Wicked catches!!

Jul 28, 2012 at 12:11 PM

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p.1 #11 · Tornado after dark

Amazing! Well done!

Can't say I've ever seen any pics of a tornado after dark until now.

Jul 29, 2012 at 05:05 AM

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p.1 #12 · Tornado after dark

Great shots!

Jul 30, 2012 at 05:13 AM

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p.1 #13 · Tornado after dark

Absolutely incredible, but I'm afraid I'd be sayin' "feets, don't fail me now!"

Jul 30, 2012 at 07:29 AM

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