Back in September I participated in the 500px.com Global Photowalk. It was a day to get out and take pictures with other photographers and have a chance to socialize. The leader of the Tampa, Florida photowalk (which actually took place at Honeymoon Island in Dunedin) was Matt Kloskowski. He did a great job of making sure everyone had fun and got to take lots of photos.
Unfortunately the weather decided to be somewhat uncooperative at the start of the walk. We had a fantastic lightning show while we all stood under a building at the beach. The rain kind of went around us and we even got to see a couple of rainbows. Once he deemed it was safe for us to venture out onto the beach, we all went to work.
I have to say, if you want dramatic lighting, just after a storm passes is definitely the time to be out shooting! This scene in particular caught my eye and I had to stand there a few minutes just to visually take it in. The textures of the clouds, the glow of the setting sun behind this massive storm front, and the water pouring out of the sky put my senses into overload.
I used the the wooden pilings to add some interest to the bottom left of the frame and create balance in the image. A vertical shot was the only way to go to fit all of this in the frame.
On second thought, maybe the weather wasn’t so unfortunate after all!
I hope you enjoyed today’s post. Please consider leaving a comment as I always enjoy hearing from my visitors! 😀
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Taken on Honeymoon Island in Dunedin, Florida. A massive storm cloud passing through close to sunset drops a beautiful glowing rain shower.
Michael Lewis Glover | Fine Art Photography 
I concur, the weather is the star of your show!! I love it!!
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Thank you Deb! Much appreciated! It was an amazing sight for sure!
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Your title shows other exactly why you captured that shot. Really interesting, not sure if I’ve ever seen anything like it!
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Thanks Alison! I really hadn’t seen something like this before either. It was really cool!
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Holy cats, this is for real?? I’d say you did VERY well with uncooperative weather! Well done!!
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Thank you so much Paige! Definitely real. And I enjoyed every minute of it too!
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Killer image Michael
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Thanks Mike! I appreciate it!
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This is one of my most favorites!
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Thanks so much! I’m glad you like it!
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That’s pretty magical right there, Michael, what an amazing photograph!
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Thank you Toad! Haven’t heard from you in a while – hope you’re doing well my friend!
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What others have said is undeniable: those were great clouds. I’m glad you got to play with them.
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Thanks Steve! I guess you could say the dark clouds had a silver lining!
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There would have been an even greater connection to silver in the days of film and photo-sensitive paper.
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That’s very true! I like the way you think!
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this is an amazing picture.. it was great that you managed to capture it.. and the perfect title too..
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Thank you so much Akhila! I appreciate your thoughtful comments! And thank you for following my blog!
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Have a great holiday Michael, Merry Christmas to you and yours!
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Thanks so much Mike! Merry Christmas to you yours as well! Wishing you a safe and happy 2016!
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Oh wow Michael! This is amazing! Just love this shot!
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Thank you so much Janice! I appreciate it! It was something really spectacular to see in person.
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Excellent photography! This picture is adorable. Well done Michal.
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Thank you Jonathon! Much appreciated!
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The weather made your photography more beautiful and realistic. Awesome photography and perfectly clicked.
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Thank you so much Brian! I was fortunate to be in the right place at the right time!
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