Approaching Storm

[Meerkat17]

Taken a few days ago, just before the last few ray's of sun were clouded away!
All comments and critique welcome.
David

Shutter speed: 1/40 sec, Aperture: 22
Exposure mode: Manual, ISO: 100
Focal length: 50mm

http://www.btinternet.com/~David.Lewins/g5/images/_MG_6836.jpg

[kbreit]

Really fantastic. The contrast between the bright grass in front and the storm is nice.

[BlueTit]

Great capture looks like that was going to be some downpour. Looks like a giant wave rolling in, well spotted.

[GTogs]

Wonderful shot! Very dark and threatning!

Hope you made it to cover before it arrived! :lol:

[Bald Eagle]

fantastic contrasts. great shot.

[Meerkat17]

Thanks for all the comments - I spotted the scene whilst out dog walking and hurried back home to grab the camera. BTW I didn't get wet as I was able to take this shot almost on my doorstep.
Cheers
David

[GyRob]

GREAT SHOT i took one yesterday of a storm cloud not as good as yours :(
Rob.

[weemannie]

Beautiful David :D

[lomond]

David, you were right to hurry back for the camera.
As has been mentioned the contrast and variance between the sky and foreground is excellent, the composition also.

Great shot.

Regards

[larlen]

Great shot I wish I had taken it :cool:

[tupe]

Nice shot, David. I agree with Cameron about the contrast.

[SWPhotoImaging]

Very surreal.

Cool.

[mkh]

I love storm pictures and this one is great. I especially like the contrast caused by the lighter grass/wheat/?? in the middle of th eimage.

[stoneylonesome]

WOW! nice capture.

[Meerkat17]

Thanks again for all your comments.

The crop in the field in front of the group of trees is Oil Seed Rape which has a yellow flower. The last of the sun's rays were still on that field and help with the contrast of the whole image.

One thing I can say: It's proved a difficult image to print as the dark areas of the sky kept coming out dark blue instead of dark grey. However, I succeded in the end!:D

Thanks
David

[rlrouse]

It looks like you got the shot at just the right moment. Scenes like this can change very quickly. Great job!