We Have Touchdown......

Dennis Jones - CameraView

We Have Touchdown......

13 May 2009 1857 hrs
Near Lamont Oklahoma
No damage reported. This was out in the open.

Nikon D2X
Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8
Slik Tripod

17mm
1/30 sec F/4
ISO 100 0 EV
HDT Info:
Four images adjusted in Nikon Capture: 0 EV, -0.5, -1.0 and
-1.25 EV.
Sent to Photomatix to generate HDR, made adjustments
Sent to Photoshop for sharpening and cropping

All of the conditions formed today to spawn a gaggle of tornadoes… This one went rain wrapped right after this shot. We nearly got into trouble since we were on a dead end county road.
Storm had 3” hail

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We Have Touchdown...... by Dennis Jones - CameraView
We Have Touchdown...... by Dennis Jones - CameraView
  • RickF

    RickF

    Great capture!

  • Margaret  Shark

    Margaret Shark

    WOW! Talk about being in the right place at the right time with the camera. Otherewise, it would totally not be the right place. Glad it didn’t do damage. This is spectacular.

  • Dennis Jones -... replied

    We finally got in the right place to catch one… We heard this one basicially went stationary…
    Jeremy and I will be posting video tomorrow of this one…

  • drec

    drec

    Well done.

  • MattGranz

    MattGranz

    Wow, talk about hot off the press!!! Not only is this a timely capture but a very elegant one as well. I was going to be out on the plains this spring myself this month but life got in the way, so I’m all the more appreciative of excellent storm captures such as this one. Actually, this is simply put… stunning.

  • Dennis Jones -... replied

    This was an exciting time… We got lucky and didn’t punch the big hail core…Just saw 1.5 inch….

  • Joe Powell

    Joe Powell

    Excellent capture Dennis….Great angle you chose to use, love the contrast of colors.

  • deb cole

    deb cole

    Amazing!!

  • CeeCeesMama

    CeeCeesMama

    Stunning shot Dennis.

  • George Cousins

    George Cousins

    Excellent,Dennis, very dramatic and an instant favourite!

  • Rachel Counts

    Rachel Counts

    Very dramatic & dark! Great capture.

  • Daniel J. McCauley IV

    Daniel J. McCa...

    Very cool capture, Dennis! Super ominous! Outstanding work!

  • Philip Johnson

    Philip Johnson

    Great shot , but can you do me a favour and add some information on the HDR process, things like , handheld or tripod, how many exposures if you have the setting even better, what software was used. That way I can accept into HDR Photography group

    Regards

    Philip

  • Dennis Jones -... replied

    Will do Phillip… It was late when I posted this…Normarlly I have HDR info and exposure info… I’ll get to the house and post later…

  • Philip Johnson

    Philip Johnson

    stunning shot

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter

    Fabulous ;)

  • MattGranz

    MattGranz

    Yeah, I’ve experienced 1.5 inch hail… best to miss it. I had no idea this was HDR… that’s a compliment! I wish I could have been out in the mix today… saw the setup two days ago and then spent the day watching it explode across my computer screen from here in CA. Hope you have a great season!

  • Paul Davis

    Paul Davis

    Absolutely amazing – well done on this capture and great choice in adding it to In the eyes of danger a very suitable group for this :)

  • Olga Zvereva

    Olga Zvereva

    Great work! Glad you safe and got this image.

  • icesrun

    icesrun

    I knew you were out there when I saw the weather!! watch those dead ends!

  • Michael Rowley KeepsakesPhotography

    Michael Rowley...

    excellent catch !!

  • Bonnie T.  Barry

    Bonnie T. Barry

    Dennis, you have nerves of steel and such versatility in your photography. One minute you’re photographing tiny hummingbirds whirring in flight and the next you’re capturing massive clouds stirring up destruction. I’m amazed and in awe! This is a jaw dropper!

  • Dennis Jones -... replied

    I hope the video turned out…. and thanks for the kind words…

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    Oh man….... I’ll tell you the same thing I told GErmy – don’t come running to me when a house falls on you!! but these shots are really really really awesome!!! ( a gaggle of tornadoes?? I’m sure that’s the real meteorlogical term hahaha!)

  • Dennis Jones -... replied

    It was a fun night…. Sure hope the video turns out…

  • Andrew Murrell

    Andrew Murrell

    unreal! You always seem to be in the thick of it.

  • Lisawv

    Lisawv

    Awesome capture!

  • Eliot  Reed

    Eliot Reed

    Stunning shot. Great light.

  • KatsEye

    KatsEye

    Wow what a capture. Thank God you did not get caught up in it. Excellent! The power of nature.

  • Bunny Clarke

    Bunny Clarke

    And this is why I don’t live in the midwest any longer. Excellent capture.

  • Dennis Jones -... replied

    But in California, earthquakes give no notice….
    ;O)

  • Leslie  Battjes

    Leslie Battjes

    I think this may be my fav of the three…it’s truly beautiful.

  • Mariann Rea

    Mariann Rea

    Wonderful image of the bad side of nature.

  • Heather Caye

    Heather Caye

    This is so spooky. The coloration is awesome. Thank goodness this thing was in the open. Great job :)

  • Matt White

    Matt White

    Very dark and spooky, gives you the shivers thinking about it, I love it. This would be great on a wall.

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    excellent,

  • gerfoy3

    gerfoy3

    Exciting moment!!!Well done as I’m sure the blood is rushing at this moment

  • Micki Ferguson

    Micki Ferguson

    I didn’t know you also got any of these

  • Dave & Trena Puckett

    Dave & Trena P...

    wow what a great shot!

  • Elizabeth Bravo

    Elizabeth Bravo

    Excellent shot….love this image!!

  • Kate Purdy

    Kate Purdy

    Magnificent, very well done! Glad you stayed out of trouble.

  • Dennis Jones -... replied

    Thanks for stopping by…

  • Matthew Pugh

    Matthew Pugh

    Wow. I admire your bravery! Fanstastic capture!

  • Dennis Jones -... replied

    Not sure if it was bravery or stupidity….
    But it will get the adrenalin going…
    ;O)
    Thanks for stopping by and having a look

  • Angie McKenzie

    Angie McKenzie

    what a sight and great capture!! congrats on your rb homepage feature!!

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Stunning capture and shot! Wow! Congrats on the homepage feature!

  • deb cole

    deb cole

    Fabulous capture, Dennis! And congratulations on your “Wizard of Oz” Homepage feature!!

  • Rikki  Pool

    Rikki Pool

    Powerful image. Love it. :)

  • drec

    drec

    Well done on the homepage.

  • Sanne Thijs

    Sanne Thijs

    Congrats on the Wizard of Oz homepage feature.

  • at0mik

    at0mik

    Your photo is amazing, I could stare at it for minutes and still not know what I’m feeling while looking at it. It’s a mix of fascination and fear, I think… It’s so beautiful and powerful, but at the same time destructive and dangerous. I wish I could see one, just to have this impression of being powerless against nature’s greatest force. Those dark clouds against the illuminated sky in the background, beautiful contrast! I’m going to add your shot to my favorites right away!

  • Steven  Sandner

    Steven Sandner

    Awesome shot!

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    wonderful capture!

  • Azzurra

    Azzurra

    awesome work + congratulations on the homepage all the best. Azzurra xoxo

  • Arkhel

    Arkhel

    Superb capture ! Very impressive !

  • Richard Heath

    Richard Heath

    Sensational! Tough work, but must have been an awesome experience.

  • Ilmari Fabritius

    Ilmari Fabritius

    Great shot!

  • John Wright

    John Wright

    Congratulations on the home page Dennis! Impressive storm.

  • leannasreflections

    leannasreflect...

    whooo hooo. Congrats love it

  • Jeremy  Jones

    Jeremy Jones

    I don’t think I remember seeing this shot. Have you had it up for a while??

  • Dennis Jones -... replied

    Longer than the Auntie Em one…

  • rodeorose

    rodeorose

    Superb Feature shot!!!! Congratulations!

  • Andrew Murrell

    Andrew Murrell 8 days ago

    Fantastic!!
    What a great capture. How close were you?

  • Dennis Jones -... replied 8 days ago

    About two miles here…

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