the sky is falling
This storm passed by my camper this past summer. The storm unleashed havoc on the prairie landscape. Hills appeared snow covered after the hail pounded the ground and demolished anything that stood in its way. Hail stones the size of tennis balls were seen bouncing off the earth. I snapped a few photos before heading into my camper for shelter. Luckily, I only caught the tail of the storm and was hit with pea to marble sized hail. It sounded like my windows would bust at any moment.
Camera
- Nikon D80
- AF-S NIKKOR 18-135mm lens
Image
- ISO 200, f/4.5, 1/20 sec, 38 mm
“the sky is falling” – Featured in the Severe Weather group on February 10, 2009. Placed 1st in the News on Weather challenge in the 1:1 With the News group. Group avatar for 1:1 With the News group on April 6, 2009. Featured in the 1:1 With the News group on April 12, 2009. Featured in the In the Eyes of Danger group on April 17, 2009. Featured again in the In the Eyes of Danger group on July 1, 2009.
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drec
That’s an impressive build up, nice.
Heath Dreger replied
I am glad that I wasn’t directly below it!
Larry Trupp
Very impressive indeed…just love those ominous clouds Heath…inst fav
Heath Dreger replied
they were some scary clouds!
lorilee
What a fabulous capture!!!!! My husband loves this – well, so do I!!!!!!!
Heath Dreger replied
thank you lorilee
jeffrae
Wonderful shot…should be on a Weather Channel page!
Heath Dreger replied
thank you jeffrae
Melissa W
I love storm pics!! This is ferocious!
Heath Dreger replied
thank you for the comment and the favorite Melissa
Jay Stockhaus
Fantastic capture!
Heath Dreger replied
thank you for the comment and the favorite Jay
RobertCharles
wow … great capture. i love clouds and storms. i can feel the wind and the butterfles in my stomach!!
Heath Dreger replied
thanks again Robert
Paul Davis
Beautiful photo – amazing colour (or lack of in this case) – thanks for putting it in the group In the Eyes of Danger it is certain;y most suitable for this :)
Heath Dreger replied
thanks Paul
Andrew Murrell
One vary scary looking storm. Well captured. A favourite
Heath Dreger replied
thank you for the comment and for the favorite Andrew
Heavenandus777
Congrats on Being our New Avatar winner in 1:1 WITH THE NEWS
Heath Dreger replied
thank you for the extra exposure…greatly appreciated.
KreativeKapture
These are so scary to see on the prairies. Yet beautiful too. Niiiice!
Heath Dreger replied
Thanks
John Vandeven
Congratulations your image has been FEATURED in *1:1 With the News
Heath Dreger replied
thanks for the feature John
KreativeKapture
Congratulations, Heath! I’m not surprised, it’s such an awesome view! :)
Heath Dreger replied
thank you
Jeremy Jones
That is a one Very well defined Shelf Cloud. Also, the Scud clouds underneath the Shelf Cloud look very impressive as well.
Nice Bag!
Heath Dreger replied
thanks for the comments Jeremy. I can’t wait for to get some storm photos this spring/summer
Dennis Jones -...
Good looking Supercell and scud… Nice work on this
Heath Dreger replied
thank you Dennis
Charlene Aycoc...
This picture has been sent to everyone all over the internet with other storm pictures
Heath Dreger replied
I’m not exactly sure what you are suggesting here…
Cool Designs
Beautiful!
Heath Dreger replied
Thank you.
Temma
I Glad I wasn’t there. Awesome,one angry sky.
Heath Dreger replied
Thanks for the favorite.
Hagen
Impressive
Heath Dreger replied
thank you Hagen
enno2009
stunning
Heath Dreger replied
thanks for the favorite Enno
Deanna Cicchino
awesome
Heath Dreger replied
thank you Deanna
gabbielizzie
nice shot,congradutlations on your feature
Heath Dreger replied
thank you gabbielizzie