Wicked Weather

With all the CRAZY weather that has been bullying its way through my area in the past week, I decided to do what I do best: take pictures of it! (of course she did...says nearly all my friends and readers)

No, my big camera was not taken out in the last round of storms. A) I would have missed the shot running to get my camera, or B) There was just too much of a guarantee of it getting wet, which would NOT be good! So, the trusty smart phone and I had a good time from the relative safety of my front yard/porch.

Here is some June 11, 2013 fun:

I maintain that the clouds formed when a cold front is pushing through are some of the most interesting to photograph.

Then June 12, 2013, and its "Derecho" visited me...this was more interesting and a little more nerve-wracking. Why? The danger level was significantly higher, and I have a healthy respect for it and and staying uninjured and alive. 

First, an adventure with GIF making for the first time!

Not the greatest, but this covers about 60-90 seconds. The first front barreled through!

Then the skies let loose!

 I have no idea what happened with this picture - this is exactly how it came off my phone. I assume there was lightning...but the top half isn't showing. Weird! :)

 Holy Hail! (a little bigger than dime size, with a few nickel sized ones sprinkled in)

 The gutters were not keeping up with the deluge, at all! 

 And no, that is not fog; it is just raining that hard.

This was the last picture I took before the wind shifted and really started to pick up. Then we all decided it was a great time to go and stay inside.

Now, I didn't get another stellar lightning shot, but then again, this isn't the last storm I'll be shooting. :) (If you've never seen my 'prized' lightning shot, visit www.photographybyemg.com, it is the image on the homes screen)

Until next time, keep on clickin'!

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