Clearing Summer Thunderstorm - Subalpine Basin in Olympic National Park
Apr 29, 2017 12:39:32 #
Laurence68
Loc: Olympic Peninsula, WA
There was a nice series of storm cells moving through this basin, each lasting about 15-30 minutes, which went on for several hours before clearing for the evening.
This image was just after a cell had moved through, and you can see the remnants over the ridgeline as the squall breaks up.
I stayed dry by ducking into and under the Alpine Fir (Abies lasiocarpa) trees, which are very efficient at shielding from the brief, intense rains.
I would just brew up a spot of tea during those times, and enjoy the force of nature.
This was the 6th day of an 8 day trip. I never saw anyone on this trip until hitting a main valley trail on the way out.
Contax AX camera
Zeiss Ultron 50/1.8 lens
Provia
This image was just after a cell had moved through, and you can see the remnants over the ridgeline as the squall breaks up.
I stayed dry by ducking into and under the Alpine Fir (Abies lasiocarpa) trees, which are very efficient at shielding from the brief, intense rains.
I would just brew up a spot of tea during those times, and enjoy the force of nature.
This was the 6th day of an 8 day trip. I never saw anyone on this trip until hitting a main valley trail on the way out.
Contax AX camera
Zeiss Ultron 50/1.8 lens
Provia
Apr 29, 2017 12:50:18 #
The contrast and sharpness on this picture is so good, that it is breathtaking. Thank you. BB
Apr 29, 2017 12:56:56 #
Laurence68
Loc: Olympic Peninsula, WA
Bobgood1 wrote:
The contrast and sharpness on this picture is so good, that it is breathtaking. Thank you. BB
Thanks Bobgood1. You can attribute that to the fine old Zeiss lens.
Apr 29, 2017 13:08:39 #
Apr 29, 2017 13:24:21 #
Apr 29, 2017 13:36:36 #
Laurence68
Loc: Olympic Peninsula, WA
Thanks ImTrying and Longshadow.
ImTrying, no real postprocessing, except I did crop it a little and cloned out a dust spot from the scan. It was just unusual lighting because of the storm clouds moving through.
ImTrying, no real postprocessing, except I did crop it a little and cloned out a dust spot from the scan. It was just unusual lighting because of the storm clouds moving through.
Apr 29, 2017 17:38:17 #
Very appealing composition and the overcast and rain gave everything a beautifully saturated look.
Apr 29, 2017 17:52:39 #
Laurence68 wrote:
There was a nice series of storm cells moving thro... (show quote)
Fine image, I enjoy thunderstorm, also.
Apr 29, 2017 18:00:04 #
Laurence68 wrote:
There was a nice series of storm cells moving thro... (show quote)
A masterpiece, Laurence! Perfect lighting, focus, composition.
Apr 30, 2017 12:25:16 #
Botann
Loc: SE of Seattle
Where in the Olympics? I'm fairly familiar with the park. I used to do a lot of hiking there when I was younger.
Apr 30, 2017 23:47:51 #
This is a magical shot, Laurence! The lighting is amazing! A very captivating image!
May 1, 2017 17:07:04 #
Tikva
Loc: Waukesha, WI
This is a beautiful shot. It does look isolated but very beautiful. The tea under the trees sounds like a good way to pass the time of the storm.
May 1, 2017 17:16:18 #
May 1, 2017 18:42:09 #
Laurence68
Loc: Olympic Peninsula, WA
Botann wrote:
Where in the Olympics? I'm fairly familiar with the park. I used to do a lot of hiking there when I was younger.
Botann, this is upper Cameron Creek, just below Cameron Basin.
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