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p.3 #1Supercell Thunderstorm
Thanks for all of the comments!
The storm's structure was amazing. On the raw shots, yes I did shoot digital images too, and 35 mm film, and HD video! The images posted were shot in 6X7 cm format using Fuji Velvia.
The time-lapse video is pretty interesting and shows that the storm was spinning like a top!
I posted a couple of images this morning on a different subject at:
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/635680
Edited on Apr 12, 2008 at 10:51 AM
The storm's structure was amazing. On the raw shots, yes I did shoot digital images too, and 35 mm film, and HD video! The images posted were shot in 6X7 cm format using Fuji Velvia.
The time-lapse video is pretty interesting and shows that the storm was spinning like a top!
I posted a couple of images this morning on a different subject at:
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/635680
Edited on Apr 12, 2008 at 10:51 AM
Apr 12, 2008 at 10:50 AM
p.3 #2Supercell Thunderstorm
Amazing clouds and beautiful photographs. Very nice compositions the way you included the road.
Kaj
Kaj
Apr 12, 2008 at 12:01 PM
p.3 #3Supercell Thunderstorm
Wow. What a sweet time to have a camera in hand, and be able to capture this scene. Well done.
Apr 12, 2008 at 02:31 PM
p.3 #4Supercell Thunderstorm
Superb images, Sam. The second one is frightening in it's intensity, and the pair together make an extraordinary scene. 
I would probably have run a mile the other way! 
I would probably have run a mile the other way! Apr 12, 2008 at 02:43 PM
p.3 #5Supercell Thunderstorm
obviously the sky is amazing but the composition of the individual photos doesn't work for me.
when stitched though... WOW! It could do with a bit more manual tweaking but nevertheless it's a very strong image when stitched.
andy
www.digital-coffee.co.uk
when stitched though... WOW! It could do with a bit more manual tweaking but nevertheless it's a very strong image when stitched.
andy
www.digital-coffee.co.uk
Apr 12, 2008 at 02:53 PM
p.3 #6Supercell Thunderstorm
I hope the ONLY time I see clouds like that is in photos. That is frightening.
Apr 12, 2008 at 03:07 PM
p.3 #7Supercell Thunderstorm
Thanks for the comments.
Actually, I'm drawn to these violent storms like a moth to a flame! Except, I don't plan on getting singed.
Actually, I'm drawn to these violent storms like a moth to a flame! Except, I don't plan on getting singed.
Apr 13, 2008 at 11:32 AM
p.3 #9Supercell Thunderstorm
The pano makes me go "wow!" also. I wonder what this would look like in B&W.
Apr 15, 2008 at 03:30 PM
p.3 #10Supercell Thunderstorm
#2 reminds me of the big storms I grew up with in Iowa. Great shot!
Apr 15, 2008 at 04:26 PM
p.3 #12Supercell Thunderstorm
That is an amazing shot, Sam. I would have taken it out my rearview window, that's for sure. 
Sharon
Sharon
Apr 15, 2008 at 06:57 PM
p.3 #13Supercell Thunderstorm
i feel so tiny. simply amazing.
i can't help but think somewhere out there dorothy is about to meet a witch.
Edited on Apr 16, 2008 at 11:15 PM
i can't help but think somewhere out there dorothy is about to meet a witch.
Edited on Apr 16, 2008 at 11:15 PM
Apr 16, 2008 at 11:12 PM
p.3 #15Supercell Thunderstorm
chakalakasp, I like what you did with the curves adjustment!
Apr 20, 2008 at 05:18 AM
p.3 #16Supercell Thunderstorm
Amazing display of weather! Is this, by any chance, drum scanned? In the high contrast version chakalakasp posted, it looks as though there are newton rings in the top center of the merge.
Mark
Mark
Apr 20, 2008 at 06:27 AM
p.3 #19Supercell Thunderstorm
Mark, I used a Nikon 8000 scanner with a glass film holder. I missed these Newton rings, which can be a problem with glass holders. It's the price you pay for ensuring that the entire slide is in focus.
Woody, I can't drive too fast in reverse, but I can turn-around pretty quickly, and then get away pretty fast!
Davina, It was an incredible storm!
Woody, I can't drive too fast in reverse, but I can turn-around pretty quickly, and then get away pretty fast!
Davina, It was an incredible storm!
Apr 21, 2008 at 01:44 AM
p.3 #20Supercell Thunderstorm
Skyscape Photography at its best, kudos to you Sam for having the fortitude to stand there in the middle of the road facing down Natures fury with a camera.
Apr 21, 2008 at 03:25 AM