Approaching Storm

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• AndyB (3980)
• [2006-06-14 9:54]

Hello Scott,
A very dramatic looking sky,amazing cloud forms.
Thankfully we dont see any of this here but its an amazing sight.
As you say, the pier gives sense of scale to it all.
A great capture.

TFS

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• aido (4046)
• [2006-06-14 9:54]

Hi Scott,
Whoo, great shot. It's clear there is something going on there because the higher clouds look to be moving at 90° to the lower bank. And the blue sky in the distance is a real giveaway. Looks like the sea is picking up too, I used to live on the coast and loved watching the sea on stormy days, just beautiful.

Excellent detail from the nearest waves to the furthest clouds, soft and natural colours and nice framing, nice lines leading off to the left. I think the pier is fine as it's not the focal point and as you point out is only there to add scale.

Great work.
Cheers,
Adrian

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• carper (8410)
• [2006-06-14 10:09]

Very nice one Chris,
I like the atmosphere from this stormy weather, good lines,and great sky, very good job.
gr. jaap

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• Athila (1537)
• [2006-06-14 11:13]

Hi Scott!

That proves that we should never put our camera away on bad days and the huricane season is just startng ;o). Nice landscape with a lot of detail resulting of perfect exposure and use of extended DOF.

Nice landscape and TFS.

Alain

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• valy67 (5276)
• [2006-06-14 13:45]

Hi Scott !
Great shot ! These huge clouds are wonderful, and I love this sea, with all these big waves. Fantastic atmosphere. Details, exposure, composition are very nice. Good colors, almost B/W, gives an even more dramatic mood to this shot. Very well done !
Valérie.

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• sAner (4742)
• [2006-06-14 14:10]

This is a great shot Scott! The clouds are magnificent and very cool to see. Well exposed and composed. Well done & TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

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• iglootrek (1615)
• [2006-06-14 14:11]

Simply one quick word to say...

A M A Z I N G ! ! !

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• Glint (311)
• [2006-06-14 14:27]
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• loot (9407)
• [2006-06-14 14:31]
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Hi Scott
You have captured the mood of this threatening frontal system in a very dramatic fashion. The rolling clouds and the churned up ocean is clear indication of a serious storm buildup. It is also clearly seen in the colour of the water and the foam in the foreground.
The composition is great and the pier adds dimension & scale rather than distracts. The colours are fine, details are sharp to infinity, and the exposure was well managed showing excellent contrasts.
Very well done and TFS.
Regards
Loot
PS. Hope the weather does not disrupt your holiday too much.

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• Evelynn (13545)
• [2006-06-14 14:44]

Gee, that is a fascinating shot, Scott. Yes, the pier adds to the drama. That magnificent cloud formation and the surf, and the overlapping shallow waves in front make it so interesting. Well exposed and composed. Thanks for sharing such a timely image with us.

Evelynn : )

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• Aramok (4885)
• [2006-06-14 14:56]

What amazing clouds, their size is really well portrayed in this picture. We just don't seem to get anything on this scale in the UK...

TFS

Emma

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• ramthakur (26195)
• [2006-06-14 15:13]

The feel of a violent storm is palpable in this picture of the clouds and the rough sea, Scott. Mercifully the hurricane spared your Florida.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful picture of natural phenomenon in your part of the world.

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• Janice (17794)
• [2006-06-14 16:48]

Wow Scott, what a line-up of clouds rolling in. Well composed with the clouds over the pier and the waves breaking as they are. A few triangles to show as well. Good job, thank you
Janice

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• ScottHale (420)
• [2006-06-14 17:02]

Scott,
The capture of these storm bands are great.
The man made object doesn't bother me one bit because it's definately the clouds are the subject. I like it also for the sense of scale. I can see some huge waves here too. I like the composition and the clarity of this shot. I think your exposure was dead-on.
I also like that you've included that wee bit of beach, it helps give it some depth. Very cool image Scott, it is a pleasure to see it.
Scott

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• jmp (8406)
• [2006-06-14 17:20]

Hi Scott,
A very amazing storm never saw where I live! Composition is very good too.
TFS, José M.

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• lovenature (4578)
• [2006-06-15 0:57]

Wow! You caught a dramatic cloud formation Scott. The way the sun peeks through the clouds adds interesting textures, lines and colours. The waves with their whitecaps rolling toward the beach says... something is brewing. TFS Janice

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• cecilia (4628)
• [2006-06-15 1:22]

Fabulous detail on the clouds, nicely presented..

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• manyee (20016)
• [2006-06-15 3:29]

Hi Scott,
I hope you are having a blast down in Florida. : )
That is the most amazing "cloud scape" I have ever seen.
What an interesting cloud formation. It sure makes for a fantastic composition. I also like the light in the clouds and in the waves,
TFS. : )

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• dew77 (13069)
• [2006-06-15 4:36]

Hello Scott,
Magnificent scane and excellent capture.POV,details,
framing,DOF and composition are wonderful.
TFS...:-)

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• SkyF (8113)
• [2006-06-15 8:20]

Hi Scott,
excellent composition,I love how water and clouds meet by the board walk. Great POV and excellent details. Superp seascape.
TFS..Sky

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• sandpiper2 (12181)
• [2006-06-15 8:54]

The pier is an excellent inclusion IMO.
Clouds and seas are great and the pier break them and provides scale.
Some cool drama here.

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• glazzaro (4497)
• [2006-06-15 9:17]

I would say that is surf up! Nice shot, really like how dramatic the scene is, you can feel the storm. Good camera work.

Greg

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• Scott (1400)
• [2006-06-15 11:04]

Scott,

Your a storm chaser now? Be carefull or you will get wet. This dramatic, and I agree, the pier gives the shoot scale, well done.

scott

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• jeanpaul (13851)
• [2006-06-15 17:01]

Salut Scott
Merci de nous présenter cette scène qui aurait pu être vraiment très domageable
La composition est fantastique avec de très jolis détails .C'est impressionnant de voir cette trainée de nuage ,on croirait voir dela fumée.
Merci pour le partage et au revoir....JP

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• chiliu (6448)
• [2006-06-15 20:00]

Hi Scott,
Very nice capture of this amazing clouds, excellent composition, perfect exposure.
Very well done and thanks for sharing my friend!

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• marhowie (35311)
• [2006-06-16 6:18]

What an interesting ridge of cloud formed by the storm Scott. You done good ;)
Short version and a well deserved :) mf
Gotta go,
Howard

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• pablominto (15576)
• [2006-06-16 13:14]

Hi Scott...
This is a very special capture, and yes... You have some awesome weather over there!!
You depict the forces of nature very well here, both in the rolling waves as well as the threatning clouds... The black pier emphasis the seriousness of the situation!
Very well done!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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• annagrace (2992)
• [2006-06-16 23:04]

Excellent POV, I'm glad you kept in the pier. I believe this pier was destroyed in Hurricane Ivan, I'm sure you saw much destruction while you were in Destin.

Hope you had a Bushwacker for me!

Alli

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• hekcik (1823)
• [2006-06-17 12:28]

Hi Scott,

Wonderful and amazing landscapes.
Excellent exposition, colors, compostion and DOF.
Very well done!

TFS :-)
Norbert

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• AnimalExplorer (8902)
• [2006-06-17 13:30]
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This is incredible Scott, This is 'The Perfect Storm' with George Clooney. This is image has fantastic levels of action going on and is perfectly exposed. Very nicely done! :)

Your not one of those freakin' storm chasers are you? :)

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• osse (7755)
• [2006-06-18 20:26]

Hi Scoot
Just beautiful composition. GREAT.
Well done my friend

osse

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• CTP (3183)
• [2006-06-19 14:59]

Hi Scott,
Excellent Nature photo from my Old State:)
These Storms made me move to Midwest:)but I miss ocean and opportunity to take nature photos every min.!
Great pov,dof,focus,sharpness,timing,colors,details,framing and note.Well Done.TFS
Chris

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• red45 (26975)
• [2006-06-20 8:29]

Hi Scott!
I love to photography sky and clouds and I like meteorology too. Superb picture of this dangerous phenomena. Great composition with clouds and sea. Something we could see on National Geographics or Reality TV channels.

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• Nico (1313)
• [2006-06-25 9:20]

This is really an amazing shot. The right time to have been there with a camera. And well executed. Shots like these show that Mother Nature has character. Well done.

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• Silke (5398)
• [2006-07-03 8:38]

This is a stunning dynamic shot that really gives the sense of the enormity of the impending storm thanks to your composition. The colours are biliouly threatening too. A powerful capture.
Well done
A++
Silke

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• RII (2804)
• [2006-07-05 17:34]

Hi Scott.
Great composition, very nice moment capture of this postal, excellent sharpness colors and contrast.

Saludos....RICARDO.

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• saeedabbasi (4294)
• [2006-12-16 1:05]

Hi dear Scott ,
excellent shot from sea and clouds.
nice sharpness and very well composed.
i like your nice photos.
you are very good and kindnees teacher for me.
i hope to be good student in your photography lesson.
thanks for sharing
Regards
Saeed

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• wkshelton (5492)
• [2007-01-28 10:12]

Hello Scott,

Excllent composed and capture photo excllent details very well seen, Hopfully after this week the weather will be great for your trip, This photo of your show just how the weathe was yesturday and today and next this week thats what say, excllent Job

Excllent Job

TFS Kyle

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• gracious (12682)
• [2007-07-29 0:31]

Hello Scott,
Excellent composition of the coming storm!
perfect sharpness with exposure and focus both in the sea and the sky!
this power captured well in showing the power of nature can do!
thanks for sharing
greeting to you
Tony