Wow!!! ( I know its been said a lot , but what else can you say after you see it!) Your story just adds to the photograph. I'm sure you will be making some money from that image!
Great Photograph Conrad! I have learned the hard way, its always good to be patient with the weather. I have been burned several times by giving up too early and then catching the most ridiculous through the windshield on the way home...
Great timing and composition, but distortion is killing this for me. The twinge of amber/pink color throughout the image also mutes the impact of the scene. Perfect situation to use colored gradients in post.