Check out these STORM Clouds ! - DPChallenge Forums

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

02/22/2005 09:14:06 PM · #1

We get our share of summer storms here in Australia but this storm formation and particular these clouds were amazing . I haven't seen anything like it for some time. The wind gusted and the clouds were swirling so fast, it was amazing and I had to grab the camera. I took these out front and back of my house. Good timing as this formation was gone in 5 minutes as the storm set in !
These are straight from the camera no photoshop yet, any suggestions maybe to improve them, or best left as is :-)

deapee

Kodak V803

02/22/2005 09:15:26 PM · #2

wow they are pretty cool pictures of the clouds. Probably a nice modest dose of sharpening could help and maybe adjust curves a bit.

Brad

Olympus OM-D E-M1

Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO M.Zuiko

02/22/2005 09:16:39 PM · #3

Looks like the result of the special effects wizards in Hollywood try to emulate.
Amazing!

ClubJuggle

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

02/22/2005 09:23:51 PM · #4

Interesting formations, and an odd greenish tinge in the first one.

Were there any hail or tornadoes reported as part of this storm?

-Terry

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

02/22/2005 09:37:19 PM · #5

Originally posted by ClubJuggle:

Interesting formations, and an odd greenish tinge in the first one.

Were there any hail or tornadoes reported as part of this storm?

-Terry

we don't get tornadoes here.....I'd love to see one I'm so fascinated by them. Awesome power ! We did get small hail stones briefly but nothing compared to what I expected just by looking at it !

ClubJuggle

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

02/22/2005 09:40:55 PM · #6

Originally posted by megryan:

we don't get tornadoes here.....I'd love to see one I'm so fascinated by them. Awesome power ! We did get small hail stones briefly but nothing compared to what I expected just by looking at it !

The first hit in quick Google search mentions a possible 2 tornadoes in the Sydney suburbs on 02 February.

-Terry

Message edited by author 2005-02-22 21:41:17.

Mick

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

02/22/2005 09:45:17 PM · #7

Those are some scary looking clouds Lisa. You should have dressed up like an angel and taken some shots. :)

jmritz

Fujifilm X30

Custom Made Pinhole

02/22/2005 09:50:12 PM · #8

Originally posted by micknewton:

Those are some scary looking clouds Lisa. You should have dressed up like an angel and taken some shots. :)

02/22/2005 09:51:27 PM · #9

Originally posted by ClubJuggle:

[quote=megryan]we don't get tornadoes here.....I'd love to see one I'm so fascinated by them. Awesome power ! We did get small hail stones briefly but nothing compared to what I expected just by looking at it !

The first hit in quick Google search mentions a possible 2 tornadoes in the Sydney suburbs on 02 February.

That is interesting Terry that they mention tornadoes... Australia is simply not renowned for them and I have never known one yet or seen one on the news. Anything is possible though. I said to my husband that a funnel look liked it may form that's how bad it looked. We are an hour south of Sydney and never seem to get the storms as bad as they do. A lot of bad damage is caused from these storms in Sydney that seem to pass us !

lentil

Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM

02/22/2005 09:52:10 PM · #10

Originally posted by megryan:

is that now? Should I look out for this in a couple of hours?

02/22/2005 09:53:04 PM · #11

Originally posted by micknewton:

Those are some scary looking clouds Lisa. You should have dressed up like an angel and taken some shots. :)

I could've got hit by lightning .........didn't think of that at the time. I guess us photographers would do anything for a perfect shot !

lentil

Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM

02/22/2005 09:53:54 PM · #12

the only tornado i have seen here is a little one off Manly Beach. It was on water though not on land

02/22/2005 09:57:23 PM · #13

Originally posted by lentil:

the only tornado i have seen here is a little one off Manly Beach. It was on water though not on land

This was a few days back Lisa and the ones out to sea are called water spouts which look similar to a small tornado.

lentil

Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM

02/22/2005 10:00:46 PM · #14

we have also had some nasty storms. Saturday and Sunday. Also some last week. I knew the tornados on water were called water spouts i was just seein if you did :op (i didnt really) LOL

NathanWert

Canon EOS-90D

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

02/22/2005 10:06:23 PM · #15

I love those. Wish I had cool clouds like that around.

okiesisi

Canon EOS-1000D Rebel XS

02/22/2005 10:14:09 PM · #16

Im originally from Oklahoma, USA..where we get lots of tornadoes...and looking at those clouds makes me miss home! awesomely beautiful shots!
-SiSi

kawesttex

Apple iPhone 11 Pro

02/22/2005 10:32:39 PM · #17

Currently live in OKC and storm season will be here shortly. If we get some good ones I'll post them. I hope to do some storm chasing this year. I moved hear March 2003 and we had tornadoes on the 8 and 9 of May. Luckily I was in a bar and got in the cooler with all the other patrons. Couldn't get home for 6 hours due to the damage and police blockades.

kawesttex

Apple iPhone 11 Pro

02/22/2005 10:33:19 PM · #18

And if I saw those clouds here I would be looking very close. Nice pics.

dustin03

Canon EOS-20D

02/22/2005 11:54:27 PM · #19

love those clouds...

dustin03

Canon EOS-20D

02/23/2005 12:10:33 AM · #20

Hey I I have some dramatic shot of some storm clouds I'd to share as well. Never mind the image quality. I had to shoot fast and run for cover. This front came in a hurry..However, it was alwsome to see in person.

Message edited by author 2005-02-23 00:13:09.

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