Photo of the Week – Summer Storm Clouds
Tuesday August 24th, 2010 in Photography
Mr. B and I witnessed these unusual storm clouds driving north from Omaha, Nebraska earlier this summer. They were unlike any I’ve seen before. Crazy shapes and colors filled the horizon for miles. (Click on a picture for a larger image.)
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TheKitchenWitch said..
Miss D. just said that she thinks those clouds are the coolest things ever. I’m in agreement!
August 24, 2010 @ 1:26 pm
Nicole said..
You found yourself some mammatus clouds! They aren’t seen often, so that is so awesome that you got to take some pictures. And those are great pics, too!
August 24, 2010 @ 2:29 pm
bryan said..
Great pictures I have never seen clouds that look like that.
August 24, 2010 @ 3:14 pm
Cathy said..
Fabulous! I love clouds. Out here in the Bay Area, I don’t think we get enough. Only fog, which just isn’t the same.
August 24, 2010 @ 7:41 pm
admin said..
Dana- They’re pretty neat!
I love San Fran.
Nicole- Ah ha! Thank you for identifying them. Mr. B had never seen clouds like these in his 30+ years in the Midwest. We thought they must be fairly rare.
Bryan- Thank you!
Cathy- Yes you do get a lot of fog, but considering that you also get all that gorgeous produce I don’t feel too sorry for you!
August 24, 2010 @ 7:47 pm
Gainor Roberts said..
Mammatus clouds are often associated with violent weather….as in tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. In my meteorology class we were told to seek cover when we saw them! Great photos. There are lots of good photos and information online if you do a search for them.
August 25, 2010 @ 2:43 am
admin said..
Gainor- That doesn’t surprise me! This summer has been filled with violent weather. I am slowly developing a thick skin but it will take a while before I develop the “keep calm and carry on” mentality of Mr. B! It keeps life exciting!
August 25, 2010 @ 11:56 am
Fran said..
Wow, it’s awe inspiring and kinda creepy at the same time, but you captured great photos of nature. Glad the potentially violent weather they say these are an indicator of didn’t come your way while you were out driving.
August 25, 2010 @ 12:31 pm
RSA Certificate said..
ooh I’ve seen these before, I believe they’re called mammatus clouds because of the h … mammary, resemblance
They’re cool though
August 25, 2010 @ 11:14 pm
Suzanne Barry said..
Awesome photos! I love clouds and have never seen clouds like that! Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
August 26, 2010 @ 1:16 pm
admin said..
Fran- I’m glad it didn’t come our way either! We did run into a very green sky and bad storms about a week later…but that is another story =).
RSA- I do see the resemblance!
Suzanne- Thank you!
August 26, 2010 @ 2:56 pm
Susan said..
Quite amazing and awe-inspiring. Love your blog!
August 29, 2010 @ 1:47 am
Darrell said..
Wow, those are crazy looking clouds. What beautiful pictures! I wouldn’t be able to run for cover, I’d be so in awe of the sky. Cool site BTW
September 1, 2010 @ 5:59 pm
Ashley said..
Wow I’ve never seen clouds like that before. I love the second photo.
September 2, 2010 @ 2:10 pm
Lisa @ The Cooking Bride said..
I used to be scared of storms when I was a kid. Somehow I grew out of that fear and I actually enjoy them now. These are some truly awesome pictures!
September 13, 2010 @ 7:48 pm
daniel said..
hi there. wow love these photos. absolutely stunning.
i’m a graphic design student and i was wondering if i could use this image in a college assignment that i have coming up.
November 9, 2010 @ 11:19 am