Evening Storm over Ashey, a photo from Isle of Wight, England

Photographer's Note

Yesterday was the first decent storm we have had so far this year, so as the storm approached i drove to Ashey near Brading to try and capture the dramatic sky, and luckily we are at the time of year when the Oilseed rape fields are in full bloom and this added a bit of colour to the photo.

I used a lightning trigger to capture the lightning.

I also used an ND8 Graduated filter.

CLODO, timecapturer has marked this note useful

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Royaldevon (17791) 2012-04-12 3:43

Good Morning Jamie,

We don't get many posts from you but when we do, they are memorable.
Apart from the fine, thirds composition you have captured the mood with absolute assurance. The lower layer of yellow rape makes a fine lead to the silhouetted horizon. Then there is the almost overpowering dynamism of the clouds, swirling menacingly. The lightning bolt is an amazing detail.

Have a lovely day and thanks for sharing this,
Bev :-)

serp2000 (29188) 2012-04-12 3:44

Hi, Jamie,
Is it typical for England now??? It reminds me an American tornado. Superb capture! Outstanding composition with the pieceful flowers on the FG... Fantastic view of the storm. TFS!
Serghei

Turkoglu (0) 2012-04-12 4:24

Güzel bir çalışma,fotoğrafınızı beğendim.tebrikler ve selamlar

HimalAnda (5630) 2012-04-12 4:40

Hello Jamie,

What an impressive sky! And you managed to have a perfect exposure with a bright foreground.
Great shot, for sure!

Stéphane

Sergiom (39223) 2012-04-12 5:42

Bonjour Jamie

Une image tout simplement spectaculaire. Je vois que les cultures sont déjà pas mal avancées et que la tempête qui sévit au loin ajoute une touche très dramatique à l'ensemble.

Bien vu

Serge

amaryllis (30149) 2012-04-12 5:42

Bonjour
une superbe photo de ce ciel qui menace fortement, cette lumière au loin, cet éclair également sur ce joli jaune du champ de colza
Juliette

CanmoreKevin (2111) 2012-04-12 6:00

Jamie,
Wonderful catch of the stormy ski. Beautiful colours and clarity.
Kevin

Bartleby (12741) 2012-04-12 6:25

Hi Jamie,
impressive storm indeed. Excellent work with the exposure and those Oilseed rape fields in the foreground. Don't know what a lightning trigger is but it surely did its job well!

Philippe

Yassou (460) 2012-04-12 7:21

Hi Jamie
Great photo! Amazing colours and light.
Thanks for sharing.
Brigitte

CLODO (24726) 2012-04-12 8:39

Hi Jamie

congratulations for this amazing shot, full of power, the black clouds contrasting well with the yellow field. Thanks to your device, you kept the flash, balancing the sunset.
regards
CLODO

bennyfunky (755) 2012-04-12 8:45

beutiful picture and wonderful light.
TFS
Benoit

Gigidusud (8054) 2012-04-12 11:17

Hello Jamie,
This is a fantastic shot!Beautiful contrast colors between the flowers and the impressive sky.I like it!
Thanks for sharing.
Ghislaine

LOOOK13 (19022) 2012-04-12 11:36

Salut Jamie.
S P L E N D I D E !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bravo.

Jeppo (17623) 2012-04-12 12:53

hi jamie,

great contrast between the dramatic sky and the yellow flowers. the capture of the lightning is a great plus to the compo

ciao
jeppo

jjcordier (62328) 2012-04-13 0:08

Jamie
Une photo sublime de ce moment dramatique capturé juste au bon moment. Le ciel est très impressionnant et contraste fortement avec les colzas en fleurs et l'éclair est "la cerise sur le gâteau".
Amicalement
JJ

timecapturer (30324) 2012-04-13 3:26

Hi Jamie
a wonderful capture, just at the right moment. Dramatic, atmospheric and intensely impressive and beautiful. Nature at its most awesome and yet fascinating. Excellent work as always.

Have a great weekend - regards Brian.