"When the Thunder Comes" by John De Bord Photography

When the Thunder Comes

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When the thunder comes and you are standing at 12,000 feet, this is probably the last place you want to be. So when the thunder comes and you are the highest object in the Colorado Rockies….run!!! Lightning strikes kill people in the high country every year and needles to say I pretty much high tailed it after shooting this, back to the car as quick as I could.

Loveland Pass is a Colorado landmark, and looking here you look out over the Continental Divide. It is the highest mountain Pass in the United States to be plowed and stayed open year around, as trucks carrying hazardous chemicals must cross this way instead of using the Eisenhower Tunnel.

I went ahead and decided to process this in HDR using Photomatix and final output through PS CS2, the reason for the HDR was to catch the dynamic light (which seems like I am always chasing) and the drama in the clouds with the approaching thunderstorm. LucisArt used for final detail work.

Thoughts welcomed!

—-John

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More of my work can be seen on my website at http://jdebordphoto.com
All artwork is © John De Bord, All Rights Reserved. You may not use, replicate, manipulate, redistribute, or modify this image without my express consent.

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Artwork Comments

GregB about 11 years ago

Fantastic and striking image John. Well done.
earthairfire about 11 years ago

As a massive HDR addict myself, I have to say i LOVE this shot – such a great sense of atmosphere.

Tim
Colin Tobin about 11 years ago

Excellent HDR. I love the sky in this!
well done.
velveteagle about 11 years ago

Wonderful Image. Love the power…
Janet Fikar about 11 years ago

Super HDR shot!! Stunning. Curious…Is Photmatix better than what Photoshop can offer in HDR processing?
Pete Chennell about 11 years ago

fantastic image…excellant work!
RachJayn about 11 years ago

gorgeous
pistolpete about 11 years ago

A very threatening image in the weather sense.I love it.
NervousNellie about 11 years ago

This is awesome, I LOVE the sky.
grnidlady about 11 years ago

a very powerful moody photo!