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Dad’s Storm

Posted by Mike on

We arrived at my dad’s house in the early afternoon this past Saturday. My nephew’s graduation party was on Sunday but due to the 4 hour drive I needed to get in a day early just to rest from the driving. Of course it is rare that the rest of the family doesn’t show up for a meal (I guess I should visit more often!) but the barbecue was in jeopardy due to the approaching storm. It was dancing all around us and eventually landed right as the food was coming off the grill.

I must confess that I am a sucker for a dark, moody sky when the sun is peaking through the clouds and illuminating the landscape. I was running inside every few minutes to grab the camera. Luckily, the family is use to me traipsing off in search of my next great(?) image…

Against the Storm Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/1000s, 17mm, f/8, ISO 200

Against the Storm
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/1000s, 17mm, f/8, ISO 200

In the Grass Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/1250s, 70mm, f/8, ISO 200

In the Grass
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/1250s, 70mm, f/8, ISO 200

Ceydee Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/500s, 46mm, f/11, ISO 200

Ceydee
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/500s, 46mm, f/11, ISO 200

Storm Chime Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/500s, 42mm, f/11, ISO 200

Storm Chime
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/500s, 42mm, f/11, ISO 200

Copper Reflected Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/125s, 38mm, f/16, ISO 200

Copper Reflected
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/125s, 38mm, f/16, ISO 200

After the Storm

Posted by Mike on

I had quite an interesting afternoon yesterday. We lost power at work around 2pm. I work in a manufacturing facility (forging and machining), and a load center ‘popped’ in one end of the building which tripped a circuit break at the sub-station across the road. They ended up sending everyone home early although by 5pm most of the building was restored. I ended up going back to work to help power back up the inspection equipment.

While I was there a particularly heavy thunderstorm rolled through the area and the resulting deluge of water was incredible. I finished up my part of the plant re-boot just in time to head to my daughter’s high school for a parents meeting. This scene caught my eye on my way to the meeting. I guessed I could be just a little late, so I pulled into the parking area for the town hall to grab a few images.

I’m always fascinated by front light on a scene when the sky is still dark. I couldn’t pass this up…

After the Storm Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/400s, 19mm, f/8, ISO 400

After the Storm
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/400s, 19mm, f/8, ISO 400