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Mexican BorderThis "blue" thunderstorm was captured after dark just over the Texas/Mexico border. It is rare when chasing takes me this far south, but tornadic thunderstorms are probably co ...

2009-11-12T16:19:04Z

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Mexican BorderThis "blue" thunderstorm was captured after dark just over the Texas/Mexico border. It is rare when chasing takes me this far south, but tornadic thunderstorms are probably co ...

Front flank of the HP supercell near Springlake, TX, on June 2, 2007. Explosive cloud-to-ground lightning arcs at the front flank/updraft interface.

2009-11-12T16:19:31Z

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Front flank of the HP supercell near Springlake, TX, on June 2, 2007. Explosive cloud-to-ground lightning arcs at the front flank/updraft interface.

Vaulted CeilingMassive supercell over the north half of Pampa, Texas in May, 2002. This storm was over 45kft tall (~8 miles tall) and persisted for hours. This photo clearly shows the "vau ...

2009-11-12T16:19:36Z

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Vaulted CeilingMassive supercell over the north half of Pampa, Texas in May, 2002. This storm was over 45kft tall (~8 miles tall) and persisted for hours. This photo clearly shows the "vau ...

Lightning sets down in the middle of this rotating HP storm NW of Guymon, OK, on May 31, 2007. The foreground is lit by sunlight behind the dryline.

2009-10-07T19:16:34Z

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Lightning sets down in the middle of this rotating HP storm NW of Guymon, OK, on May 31, 2007. The foreground is lit by sunlight behind the dryline.

Dusty TubeThis beautiful F0 tornado touched down simultaneously with two other tornadoes (not seen in this image). Its appearance is consistent with a landspout (the main mesocyclone was ju ...

2009-07-07T18:06:04Z

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Dusty TubeThis beautiful F0 tornado touched down simultaneously with two other tornadoes (not seen in this image). Its appearance is consistent with a landspout (the main mesocyclone was ju ...

Double rainbow along the RFD of a severe storm in Parmer Cty, TX, on June 1, 2007. I will openly admit that this was Photoshopped (tm) to accent the contrasts and colors. The content has n ...

2009-10-07T15:54:38Z

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Double rainbow along the RFD of a severe storm in Parmer Cty, TX, on June 1, 2007. I will openly admit that this was Photoshopped (tm) to accent the contrasts and colors. The content has n ...

My best lightning photo ever. This sunset photo was taken with the gorgeous sunset reflected in the railroad tracks in the foreground. This was near Limon, CO.

2009-07-31T06:01:59Z

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My best lightning photo ever. This sunset photo was taken with the gorgeous sunset reflected in the railroad tracks in the foreground. This was near Limon, CO.

Crown of LightningThis spectacular combination of simultaneous cloud-to-ground lightning strikes with anvil crawlers signify the progressively intensifying storm east of Hastings, Nebraska o ...

2009-02-22T21:36:46Z

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Crown of LightningThis spectacular combination of simultaneous cloud-to-ground lightning strikes with anvil crawlers signify the progressively intensifying storm east of Hastings, Nebraska o ...

Painted SkyThis is in Hall County, Texas. This is one of my favorite photos ever. This photo shows an amazingly turbulent updraft which almost touches the ground. The farmhouse on the low ...

2009-07-07T18:12:29Z

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Painted SkyThis is in Hall County, Texas. This is one of my favorite photos ever. This photo shows an amazingly turbulent updraft which almost touches the ground. The farmhouse on the low ...

White TrunkThis tornado touched down in Thayer County, Nebraska on May 24, 2004. This was the fifth tornado of the day and fortunately only did minimal damage. Inflow into the storm can be ...

2009-07-07T18:04:05Z

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White TrunkThis tornado touched down in Thayer County, Nebraska on May 24, 2004. This was the fifth tornado of the day and fortunately only did minimal damage. Inflow into the storm can be ...

Jamestown Tornado in Cloud County, KansasThis potent tornado was on the ground for about 10 minutes and was almost 1 mile wide (based on the width of the damage path) doing F3 damage on the ...

2009-07-07T17:56:02Z

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Jamestown Tornado in Cloud County, KansasThis potent tornado was on the ground for about 10 minutes and was almost 1 mile wide (based on the width of the damage path) doing F3 damage on the ...

Double rainbow along the RFD of a severe storm in Parmer Cty, TX, on June 1, 2007. I will openly admit that this was Photoshopped (tm) to accent the contrasts and colors. The content has n ...

2009-08-29T20:36:16Z

SurrealI maxed the contrast to highlight the beauty of this bolt. It created a beautiful and surreal picture.

2009-02-22T21:31:47Z

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SurrealI maxed the contrast to highlight the beauty of this bolt. It created a beautiful and surreal picture.

Front flank of the HP supercell near Springlake, TX, on June 2, 2007. Explosive cloud-to-ground lightning arcs at the front flank/updraft interface.

2009-02-11T21:18:26Z

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Front flank of the HP supercell near Springlake, TX, on June 2, 2007. Explosive cloud-to-ground lightning arcs at the front flank/updraft interface.

Farmhouse and Tornadic Supercell: PerspectiveThe farmhouse in the lower right hand corner is just southwest from this powerfully tornadic thunderstorm. When his photo was taken on May 22, 2 ...

2009-07-07T18:27:11Z

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Farmhouse and Tornadic Supercell: PerspectiveThe farmhouse in the lower right hand corner is just southwest from this powerfully tornadic thunderstorm. When his photo was taken on May 22, 2 ...

Republic County TornadoThis tornado--the last one of the day from this long-lived supercell--touches down in Republic County, Kansas on May 24, 2004. It stayed over unpopulated areas but pr ...

2009-07-07T18:10:02Z

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Republic County TornadoThis tornado--the last one of the day from this long-lived supercell--touches down in Republic County, Kansas on May 24, 2004. It stayed over unpopulated areas but pr ...

You'll have to look at this photo carefully. At the bottom left and the bottom right are two features associated with this gust front called gustnadoes. They are often mistaken as tornadoe ...

2009-07-13T19:13:29Z

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You'll have to look at this photo carefully. At the bottom left and the bottom right are two features associated with this gust front called gustnadoes. They are often mistaken as tornadoe ...

Tornado NW of Guymon, OK, on May 31, 2007. The tornado is very "rope-like" extending from the center down toward the left of the photo. The sunset is seen on the left through the rain-wrap ...

2009-10-07T15:50:02Z

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Tornado NW of Guymon, OK, on May 31, 2007. The tornado is very "rope-like" extending from the center down toward the left of the photo. The sunset is seen on the left through the rain-wrap ...

Jamestown Tornado in Cloud County, Kansas, Evolution to StovepipeThis potent tornado was on the ground for about 10 minutes and was almost 1 mile wide (based on the width of the damage path) ...

2009-07-07T18:13:27Z

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Jamestown Tornado in Cloud County, Kansas, Evolution to StovepipeThis potent tornado was on the ground for about 10 minutes and was almost 1 mile wide (based on the width of the damage path) ...

NuclearThis was a true treat! As we flew home from chasing the Plains, I got one last "chase" in. This explosive cell on the Oklahoma/Arkansas border went on to produce a tornado approxima ...

2009-07-07T18:39:26Z

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NuclearThis was a true treat! As we flew home from chasing the Plains, I got one last "chase" in. This explosive cell on the Oklahoma/Arkansas border went on to produce a tornado approxima ...

Lightning on the PlateauThese CGs occurred within seconds of each other. To my eye, I only saw one strike. I was pleased when the photo showed the sights that I had missed. These white bo ...

2009-02-22T21:30:41Z

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Lightning on the PlateauThese CGs occurred within seconds of each other. To my eye, I only saw one strike. I was pleased when the photo showed the sights that I had missed. These white bo ...

This storm, northeast of Lamar, CO, is in fact inflow-dominant at the time of this photo (though it looks like a shelf cloud, the storm was transitioning into a more inflow dominant phase fo ...

2009-07-14T05:12:04Z

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This storm, northeast of Lamar, CO, is in fact inflow-dominant at the time of this photo (though it looks like a shelf cloud, the storm was transitioning into a more inflow dominant phase fo ...

Tornado NW of Guymon, OK, on May 31, 2007. The tornado is very "rope-like" extending from the center down toward the left of the photo. The sunset is seen on the left through the rain-wrap ...

2009-07-14T11:36:32Z

Stout funnel (but no tornado) forming along the clear slot at the updraft base. This feature persisted for a long time until the updraft became completely occluded. Photo was taken facing ...

2009-08-29T20:36:16Z

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Stout funnel (but no tornado) forming along the clear slot at the updraft base. This feature persisted for a long time until the updraft became completely occluded. Photo was taken facing ...

Tornado along I-70 in Sheridan Cty, KS on 5/22/2008. This tornado formed in a very narrow area between several different cells and rain in all directions. I consider this shot a miracle in ...

2008-06-04T04:01:10Z

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Tornado along I-70 in Sheridan Cty, KS on 5/22/2008. This tornado formed in a very narrow area between several different cells and rain in all directions. I consider this shot a miracle in ...

This is probably my "highlight" photo from 2005. This rainbow was so bright, it was almost impossible to look at directly without sunglasses (really!). Here it is reflecting off the RFD of ...

2009-07-14T05:43:40Z

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This is probably my "highlight" photo from 2005. This rainbow was so bright, it was almost impossible to look at directly without sunglasses (really!). Here it is reflecting off the RFD of ...

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2009-07-07T18:13:04Z

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Occluded Meso #1This tornado formed on the northern occluded mesocyclone of an amazing supercell that, over the course of hours, put down over 10 tornadoes! (Vertical)

2009-07-07T18:01:00Z

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Occluded Meso #1This tornado formed on the northern occluded mesocyclone of an amazing supercell that, over the course of hours, put down over 10 tornadoes! (Vertical)

Mammatus over MatadorSunset view of mammatus in May, 2001. The storm formed over Matador, TX.

2009-02-22T21:28:22Z

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Mammatus over MatadorSunset view of mammatus in May, 2001. The storm formed over Matador, TX.

Wilbarger County TornadoOn May 28, 2004, a moderate risk of severe weather was focused on north central TX. So many storms fired at once, though, that they each competed with the energy in ...

2009-07-03T09:09:27Z

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Wilbarger County TornadoOn May 28, 2004, a moderate risk of severe weather was focused on north central TX. So many storms fired at once, though, that they each competed with the energy in ...

Rear Flank Downdraft Rainbow This complete tornado (even more vivid in person) formed on the RFD of a tornadic supercell near Turkey, Texas, in May, 2001.

2009-07-07T18:32:18Z

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Rear Flank Downdraft Rainbow This complete tornado (even more vivid in person) formed on the RFD of a tornadic supercell near Turkey, Texas, in May, 2001.

I gauged the distance wrong in this photo resulting in the lightning being a bit blurred (ack!). These CGs illuminate the plateau to the right of the photo near midnight on May 30, 2005. T ...

2009-07-14T06:13:20Z

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I gauged the distance wrong in this photo resulting in the lightning being a bit blurred (ack!). These CGs illuminate the plateau to the right of the photo near midnight on May 30, 2005. T ...

This is the uncropped version of the original lightning photo I placed at the beginning of this gallery. I loved the various lines in this photo including the diagonal line of the sunset, t ...

2009-02-18T05:56:13Z

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This is the uncropped version of the original lightning photo I placed at the beginning of this gallery. I loved the various lines in this photo including the diagonal line of the sunset, t ...

Stout funnel (but no tornado) forming along the clear slot at the updraft base. This feature persisted for a long time until the updraft became completely occluded. Photo was taken facing ...

2009-07-14T21:40:06Z

Electric red sunset and faint rainbow illuminated along the outflow-induced tilted updrafts in Parmer Cty, TX, on June 1, 2007.

2009-09-17T03:44:37Z

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Electric red sunset and faint rainbow illuminated along the outflow-induced tilted updrafts in Parmer Cty, TX, on June 1, 2007.

HIGHLY rain-wrapped tornado in the occlusion of this HP supercell due west of Springlake, TX, on June 2, 2007. Ground circulation was visible, but did not photograph well in the low-contras ...

2009-10-07T15:14:08Z

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HIGHLY rain-wrapped tornado in the occlusion of this HP supercell due west of Springlake, TX, on June 2, 2007. Ground circulation was visible, but did not photograph well in the low-contras ...

Tornado along I-70 in Sheridan Cty, KS on 5/22/2008. This tornado formed in a very narrow area between several different cells and rain in all directions. I consider this shot a miracle in ...

2008-06-04T07:09:18Z

Crepsuscular rays break through stratus clouds west of Denver. The mountains take on shades of depth. A truly stunning view to take in in person.

2009-06-03T09:32:47Z

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Crepsuscular rays break through stratus clouds west of Denver. The mountains take on shades of depth. A truly stunning view to take in in person.

I fell in love with the scalloped shades of orange and gray that predominate just south of Denver.

2009-02-22T06:55:38Z

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I fell in love with the scalloped shades of orange and gray that predominate just south of Denver.

I love this photo. This rainbow appears to "touchdown" in a field of gold flowers (the "pot of gold"). Southeast Colorado.

2009-02-22T06:55:44Z

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I love this photo. This rainbow appears to "touchdown" in a field of gold flowers (the "pot of gold"). Southeast Colorado.

A CG lights up this classic supercell outside Trinidad, CO.

2009-02-22T06:59:28Z

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A CG lights up this classic supercell outside Trinidad, CO.

Note the "stack of plates" appearance to the storm at this point. These three semi-circular features appear to be three separate updrafts with midlevel rotation. This storm did not produce ...

2009-07-14T05:38:21Z

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Note the "stack of plates" appearance to the storm at this point. These three semi-circular features appear to be three separate updrafts with midlevel rotation. This storm did not produce ...

Nothing too spectacular, but a nice end to a nice day :). Shot was taken looking north at Lamar, CO.

2009-02-22T06:55:31Z

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Nothing too spectacular, but a nice end to a nice day :). Shot was taken looking north at Lamar, CO.

My best lightning photo ever. This sunset photo was taken with the gorgeous sunset reflected in the railroad tracks in the foreground. This was near Limon, CO.

2009-02-18T05:51:57Z

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My best lightning photo ever. This sunset photo was taken with the gorgeous sunset reflected in the railroad tracks in the foreground. This was near Limon, CO.

May 28, 2007. Near Pueblo, CO. Almost perfect lighting at sunset.

2009-02-11T23:09:33Z

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May 28, 2007. Near Pueblo, CO. Almost perfect lighting at sunset.

Gorgeous area near Pueblo, CO, on May 29, 2007. This photo features a roll cloud (the feature to the left) from a SVR storm over Crowley County at the time. The sun is setting in the backg ...

2009-02-11T23:09:29Z

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Gorgeous area near Pueblo, CO, on May 29, 2007. This photo features a roll cloud (the feature to the left) from a SVR storm over Crowley County at the time. The sun is setting in the backg ...

Roll cloud with small cloud tags (not funnels) at sunset near Pueblo, CO, on May 28, 2007.

2009-02-11T23:08:26Z

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Roll cloud with small cloud tags (not funnels) at sunset near Pueblo, CO, on May 28, 2007.

For whatever reason, the colors in this photo feel like the sun setting on the Wild West near Burlington, CO, on May 29, 2008.

2008-06-04T07:09:29Z

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For whatever reason, the colors in this photo feel like the sun setting on the Wild West near Burlington, CO, on May 29, 2008.

In retrospect, I believe that this likely is a cold funnel: a feature that forms when a cold upper level disturbance moves over warmer lower level warm updrafts. This storm never showed any ...

2009-06-03T03:38:01Z

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In retrospect, I believe that this likely is a cold funnel: a feature that forms when a cold upper level disturbance moves over warmer lower level warm updrafts. This storm never showed any ...

The diamond in the rough chase: This LP rotating storm against the New Mexico plateau. Deep turquoise radiates on the north (right) end of the storm. Note the midlevel beaver tail to the r ...

2009-02-22T07:38:52Z

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The diamond in the rough chase: This LP rotating storm against the New Mexico plateau. Deep turquoise radiates on the north (right) end of the storm. Note the midlevel beaver tail to the r ...

Brisk outflow undercuts a back-shearing anvil kicking up dirt and debris in its wake. Near Akron, CO.

2009-02-22T07:45:40Z

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Brisk outflow undercuts a back-shearing anvil kicking up dirt and debris in its wake. Near Akron, CO.

Double RainbowTaken near Clovis, New Mexico in May, 2003.

2009-02-22T21:30:48Z

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Double RainbowTaken near Clovis, New Mexico in May, 2003.

Back Shearing Sunset AnvilEvolution of the previous photo as the storm intensifies into a back-sheared anvil. Back shearing indicates the intensity of the storm: it explodes upward so rapid ...

2009-02-22T21:34:24Z

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Back Shearing Sunset AnvilEvolution of the previous photo as the storm intensifies into a back-sheared anvil. Back shearing indicates the intensity of the storm: it explodes upward so rapid ...

Sunset Over Tornado AlleyAfter storms had been churned up by the dryline, nearly clear skies oversee the fields recently damaged by hail the size of softballs. The sun sinks below a blue, c ...

2009-07-07T18:12:48Z

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Sunset Over Tornado AlleyAfter storms had been churned up by the dryline, nearly clear skies oversee the fields recently damaged by hail the size of softballs. The sun sinks below a blue, c ...

Field of DreamsTaken in Rebuplic County, Kansas, May 21, 2004, 30 minutes after sunset, this 6 second exposure captured a rich blue sky with faint lightning in the clouds behind.

2009-02-22T21:36:39Z

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Field of DreamsTaken in Rebuplic County, Kansas, May 21, 2004, 30 minutes after sunset, this 6 second exposure captured a rich blue sky with faint lightning in the clouds behind.

Tornado along I-70 in Sheridan Cty, KS on 5/22/2008. This tornado formed in a very narrow area between several different cells and rain in all directions. I consider this shot a miracle in ...

2008-12-18T18:07:38Z

Brisk outflow undercuts a back-shearing anvil kicking up dirt and debris in its wake. Near Akron, CO.

2009-02-22T07:43:45Z

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Brisk outflow undercuts a back-shearing anvil kicking up dirt and debris in its wake. Near Akron, CO.

This was an example of an outflow-dominant storm (far background and right) enhancing lift of an updraft (foreground, left). This eventually caused the updraft to intensify before the storm ...

2009-07-13T19:39:43Z

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This was an example of an outflow-dominant storm (far background and right) enhancing lift of an updraft (foreground, left). This eventually caused the updraft to intensify before the storm ...

I just liked the visual sensation of this photo with the shelf clouds taking on a very tangible feel.

2009-07-13T19:38:57Z

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I just liked the visual sensation of this photo with the shelf clouds taking on a very tangible feel.

Nothing too spectacular, but a nice end to a nice day :). Shot was taken looking north at Lamar, CO.

2009-02-22T07:41:43Z

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Nothing too spectacular, but a nice end to a nice day :). Shot was taken looking north at Lamar, CO.

I gauged the distance wrong in this photo resulting in the lightning being a bit blurred (ack!). These CGs illuminate the plateau to the right of the photo near midnight on May 30, 2005. T ...

2009-02-22T06:55:57Z

This photo seemed so peaceful to me. The fence sections off a fairly abandoned cemetary with headstones reading back to the days of the Wild West (1850s). The rainbow was bright and vivid.

2009-07-14T05:14:44Z

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This photo seemed so peaceful to me. The fence sections off a fairly abandoned cemetary with headstones reading back to the days of the Wild West (1850s). The rainbow was bright and vivid.

This photo seemed so peaceful to me. The fence sections off a fairly abandoned cemetary with headstones reading back to the days of the Wild West (1850s). The rainbow was bright and vivid.

2009-07-14T05:16:30Z

This is probably my "highlight" photo from 2005. This rainbow was so bright, it was almost impossible to look at directly without sunglasses (really!). Here it is reflecting off the RFD of ...

2009-06-02T22:41:05Z

This spectacular double bow was actually a "quad" bow, but the other two bows are too faint to be full seen despite my best efforts. This formed on the back of a tornadic storm east of Trin ...

2009-02-22T06:55:47Z

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This spectacular double bow was actually a "quad" bow, but the other two bows are too faint to be full seen despite my best efforts. This formed on the back of a tornadic storm east of Trin ...

Virga SunsetVirga in the foreground compliments this red sunset in the Texas Panhandle. May 26, 2002.

2009-07-07T18:26:30Z

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Virga SunsetVirga in the foreground compliments this red sunset in the Texas Panhandle. May 26, 2002.

DerechoThis derecho event near Childress, Texas, in May, 2001, demonstrates the intense power of a downpour. In the foreground, mud can be seen ricocheting off the ground due to the intensi ...

2009-07-07T17:53:25Z

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DerechoThis derecho event near Childress, Texas, in May, 2001, demonstrates the intense power of a downpour. In the foreground, mud can be seen ricocheting off the ground due to the intensi ...

Bit O'HailThese gigantic hail stones were (fortunately) collected from a field--we had just missed them falling from the sky. The largest stone, on the left, measures 3.25".

2009-02-22T21:28:29Z

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Bit O'HailThese gigantic hail stones were (fortunately) collected from a field--we had just missed them falling from the sky. The largest stone, on the left, measures 3.25".

BackshearBackshearing supercell north of Oklahoma City on May 30, 2004--taken from 36000 feet. Looking north.

2009-07-07T18:10:04Z

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BackshearBackshearing supercell north of Oklahoma City on May 30, 2004--taken from 36000 feet. Looking north.

Gorgeous wildfower field with yucca growing along the highway south of Garden City, KS, on May 31, 2007.

2009-02-11T22:16:51Z

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Gorgeous wildfower field with yucca growing along the highway south of Garden City, KS, on May 31, 2007.

Reversing SunsetThis explosive updraft formed on the dryline at the Kansas/Nebraska border. As it shoots upward the updraft moves "backwards" through the sunset rising up high enough to be ...

2009-07-07T18:56:25Z

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Reversing SunsetThis explosive updraft formed on the dryline at the Kansas/Nebraska border. As it shoots upward the updraft moves "backwards" through the sunset rising up high enough to be ...

Cloud ShadowsWhat makes this photo unique to me is that the anvil crawlers (aside from the parallel track they took) gave a three dimentional view to the lower scud clouds. As they tracked ...

2009-02-22T21:29:30Z

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Cloud ShadowsWhat makes this photo unique to me is that the anvil crawlers (aside from the parallel track they took) gave a three dimentional view to the lower scud clouds. As they tracked ...

Occluded Meso #1This tornado formed on the northern occluded mesocyclone of an amazing supercell that, over the course of hours, put down over 10 tornadoes! (Horizontal)

2009-07-07T18:06:41Z

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Occluded Meso #1This tornado formed on the northern occluded mesocyclone of an amazing supercell that, over the course of hours, put down over 10 tornadoes! (Horizontal)

White TrunkThis tornado touched down in Thayer County, Nebraska on May 24, 2004. This was the fifth tornado of the day and fortunately only did minimal damage. Inflow into the storm can be ...

2009-07-07T19:22:18Z

Rope TornadoThe most dangerous time for storm chasers is following a close pursuit of a tornado that begins to "rope out". The front flank precipitation caused cool air to undercut the torn ...

2009-07-07T18:02:31Z

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Rope TornadoThe most dangerous time for storm chasers is following a close pursuit of a tornado that begins to "rope out". The front flank precipitation caused cool air to undercut the torn ...

Streaking SunsetMammatus on the back side of this high based supercell near Dickens, Texas, in May 2001, cast shadows on the anvil. Sun has set at the cloud base while daytime still pervail ...

2009-07-07T18:00:16Z

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Streaking SunsetMammatus on the back side of this high based supercell near Dickens, Texas, in May 2001, cast shadows on the anvil. Sun has set at the cloud base while daytime still pervail ...

This spectacular double bow was actually a "quad" bow, but the other two bows are too faint to be full seen despite my best efforts. This formed on the back of a tornadic storm east of Trin ...

2009-06-03T01:46:50Z

This photo seemed so peaceful to me. The fence sections off a fairly abandoned cemetary with headstones reading back to the days of the Wild West (1850s). The rainbow was bright and vivid.

2009-06-02T20:44:47Z

This photo seemed so peaceful to me. The fence sections off a fairly abandoned cemetary with headstones reading back to the days of the Wild West (1850s). The rainbow was bright and vivid.

2009-06-02T23:58:05Z

How I regret seeing this shot blurry...Couldn't get out an tripod the shot courtesy of wicked backing winds into the tornado. This shot was obviously shot by hand on I-70 2 miles west of Qu ...

2008-05-23T15:51:00Z

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How I regret seeing this shot blurry...Couldn't get out an tripod the shot courtesy of wicked backing winds into the tornado. This shot was obviously shot by hand on I-70 2 miles west of Qu ...

Bowl shaped tornado SW of Quinter, KS on May 23, 2008. Roughly 1/4 mile in diameter.

2008-05-23T15:50:56Z

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Bowl shaped tornado SW of Quinter, KS on May 23, 2008. Roughly 1/4 mile in diameter.

Multivortex tornado SW of Quinter, KS, on May 23, 2008. Intense circulation with multiple funnels rotating around the main tornado. Rated an EF-4.

2008-06-04T06:57:07Z

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Multivortex tornado SW of Quinter, KS, on May 23, 2008. Intense circulation with multiple funnels rotating around the main tornado. Rated an EF-4.

Here, a roll cloud spins away from this high precipitation cell in SW KS on May 24, 2008. The windmill offered me a chance to enjoy true Americana at its best. It was a wonderful treat at ...

2008-06-04T07:09:18Z

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Here, a roll cloud spins away from this high precipitation cell in SW KS on May 24, 2008. The windmill offered me a chance to enjoy true Americana at its best. It was a wonderful treat at ...

A couple of lightning bolts accentuate an HP cell on 5/22/2008.

2008-06-04T07:09:18Z

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A couple of lightning bolts accentuate an HP cell on 5/22/2008.

As I ended my chase vacation this year, I was given a beautiful send-off by mother nature. As the dryline pushed into central KS, the merged anvils of a line of tornadic storms captured the ...

2008-06-04T07:09:29Z

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As I ended my chase vacation this year, I was given a beautiful send-off by mother nature. As the dryline pushed into central KS, the merged anvils of a line of tornadic storms captured the ...

Tornado along I-70 in Sheridan Cty, KS on 5/22/2008. This tornado formed in a very narrow area between several different cells and rain in all directions. I consider this shot a miracle in ...

2008-06-04T06:47:53Z

I loved this image for all it represents to me personally: a successful chase day in Tornado Alley with a farm in the foreground. Life continues unabated from the storms of the day.

2008-06-04T07:09:18Z

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I loved this image for all it represents to me personally: a successful chase day in Tornado Alley with a farm in the foreground. Life continues unabated from the storms of the day.

Gorgeous wildfower field with yucca growing along the highway south of Garden City, KS, on May 31, 2007.

2009-02-11T21:35:57Z

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Gorgeous wildfower field with yucca growing along the highway south of Garden City, KS, on May 31, 2007.

May 27, 2007. Chadron Hills, Nebraska. Staggeringly beautiful sunset. It looked this good in person, too!

2009-06-26T07:35:10Z

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May 27, 2007. Chadron Hills, Nebraska. Staggeringly beautiful sunset. It looked this good in person, too!

This storm is near Guymon, OK. I love this photo for many reasons. I used a flash, which illuminated the wheat in the foreground (and caught them as "still" though the rest of the wheat is ...

2009-02-18T05:54:02Z

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This storm is near Guymon, OK. I love this photo for many reasons. I used a flash, which illuminated the wheat in the foreground (and caught them as "still" though the rest of the wheat is ...

I gauged the distance wrong in this photo resulting in the lightning being a bit blurred (ack!). This CG illuminates the plateau to the right of the photo near midnight on May 30, 2005.

2009-02-22T06:59:14Z

stormdoctor
I gauged the distance wrong in this photo resulting in the lightning being a bit blurred (ack!). This CG illuminates the plateau to the right of the photo near midnight on May 30, 2005.

Spectacular non-chasing day sight. The cow in the photo spooked me from behind, but then blended nicely into the photo. This species of cactus is native to SE Colorado. Near Pueblo.

2009-06-02T17:53:35Z

stormdoctor
Spectacular non-chasing day sight. The cow in the photo spooked me from behind, but then blended nicely into the photo. This species of cactus is native to SE Colorado. Near Pueblo.

Upslope winds and cool northerly air created this scenic cloudscape of lenticular-type low clouds along the Colorado front range.

2009-02-22T06:58:51Z

stormdoctor
Upslope winds and cool northerly air created this scenic cloudscape of lenticular-type low clouds along the Colorado front range.

Supercell at sunset near Concordia, KS, with the sun sitting on the horizon to the right.

2009-07-31T04:51:22Z

stormdoctor
Supercell at sunset near Concordia, KS, with the sun sitting on the horizon to the right.

Intense electrical storm near Sayre, OK. The strike to the left set off an impressive structure fire and wildland fire that fortunately was extinguished by the quick thinking of neighbors, ...

2009-07-31T04:19:22Z

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Intense electrical storm near Sayre, OK. The strike to the left set off an impressive structure fire and wildland fire that fortunately was extinguished by the quick thinking of neighbors, ...

Spectacular sunset with reddened virga reflected in the railroad tracks. Near Limon, CO.

2009-02-18T05:50:22Z

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Spectacular sunset with reddened virga reflected in the railroad tracks. Near Limon, CO.

Intense electrical storm near Sayre, OK. The strike to the left set off an impressive structure fire and wildland fire that fortunately was extinguished by the quick thinking of neighbors, ...

2009-02-18T05:56:31Z

I was absolutely amazed by this shot. From a storm perspective, the vault of light you see in the center background is due to penetration of a clear slot as this storm repeatedly tried to r ...

2009-07-31T04:13:28Z

stormdoctor
I was absolutely amazed by this shot. From a storm perspective, the vault of light you see in the center background is due to penetration of a clear slot as this storm repeatedly tried to r ...

Bah--this is a "squintnado". This cell, SW of Hoxie, KS, shows I-70 on May 29, 2008. This HP cell had a visibly rain-wrapped tornado which is almost impossible to make out in the image. Y ...

2008-06-04T07:09:29Z

stormdoctor
Bah--this is a "squintnado". This cell, SW of Hoxie, KS, shows I-70 on May 29, 2008. This HP cell had a visibly rain-wrapped tornado which is almost impossible to make out in the image. Y ...