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The Birth of A Thunderstorm


The Birth of A Thunderstorm
Photo Information
Copyright: Pablo Minto (pablominto) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3697 W: 189 N: 4348] (16124)
Genre: Landscapes
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06-30
Categories: Sky
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/640 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-28 4:31
Viewed: 178
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A thunderstorm, also known as an electrical storm or a lightning storm, is a form of weather characterized by the presence of visible electrical lightning and its sound effect thunder. A thunderstorm is usually accompanied by heavy rain and sometimes snow or hail.

What we see in the image is a thunderstorm building up…

Not long after the image was taken the thunder started, followed by heavy rain. And an Internet blackout, a disconnection probably caused by strike of lightning and my problems lasted for 2 - 3 hours...

The underexposure was -1.33 EV and I used a polarizer.

Some facts:

The first stage of a thunderstorm is the cumulus stage, or developing stage. In this stage, masses of moisture are lifted upwards into the atmosphere. The trigger for this lift can be insulation heating the ground producing thermals, areas where two winds converge forcing air upwards, or where winds blow over terrain of increasing elevation.

(facts from Wikipedia)
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Hi Pablo
Beautiful photo...I've tried capturing the power you have captured of a building storm without success...Very well done...TFS
Jim

Hello Pablo
Magnifique !!! très belles nuances, très beaux contrastes,
Merci
Laurent

Hi Pablo,
I have been away from TN for such a long time - but when ever I have a quick look here I know, I can't be without it ...
And I feel happy to see this wonderful cloud-shot from you ... Spectacular.
I love wild nature.
Thanks and enjoy your day

Sabine - wishnugaruda

Wonderful work!
Great cloud, lovely colored!
Horia

Awesome, Pablo!
No other words!
Bravo!
Goldy

Hi Pablo,
I have a weak spot for skies, and this one is really beautiful. I love the texture in the clouds and the beautiful light iluminating parts of it. Those also give it more depth and color contrast.
TFS,
Niek

Hello Pablo
Excellent shot. You've managed very well with taking picture of so bright object, i.e. clouds. I can feel the atmoshaere of comming storm.
Very good job!
Ania

Hello Pablo! Wonderful sky, amazing clouds, fantastic landscape. Original work. Great effect. Well done!

  • Great 
  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2582] (9107)
  • [2009-10-29 5:23]

Hi Pablo,
yes the storm is coming. The dramatic clouds and silhouetted hills gives a good view and feeling to the weather.
nicely presented in good balanced of light and colours.

regards,
Foozi

Hello Pablo
very impressive shot of this clouds in thunderstorm formation with beautiful sun light effect and great details
a very beautiful moment captured
Have a great WE
Jacqueline

Hi Pablo,

The point of view is showing the details and colors of the thunderstorm clouds. It is well framed. There is a good contrast between the colors of the cloud and the colors of the mountain. Have a nice day.

Pierre

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