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It was a remarkable year for severe weather in Colorado. There would be many chances to follow large storms and hopefully capture dramatic, unique shots of the great power of nature. On this particular day in late August, I followed a large band of severe thunderstorms that began brewing over Denver then raced northeast along the Interstate 76 corridor. Powerful cells dotted the landscape, I captured this monstrous storm near the small town of Akron, Colorado. I found an abandoned structure that worked beautifully as foreground to the massive storm. The storm was still growing, but it moving away from me very quickly. I felt I only had a few minutes to capture this incredible scene. I ended up with nearly 30 minutes of fantastic light, the images made from this location were remarkable. It was a very special day.
These images are all HDR, 5 images over two stops. Nikon D300, various lenses. HDR processing by PhotomatixPro.
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