I was chasing the weather Saturday hoping for some good storm time-lapse sequences. While waiting for a sequence to record the iPhone came in handy to catch some still shots of the clouds. I'm still learning storm time-lapsing technique so the morning was otherwise a little disappointing. For the ultimate storm chasing experience and the source of my inspiration check: Vorticity
Technical: This was taken on the iPhone with Procamera8 app and processed with its HDR app.
I normally don't race out the front door to take a picture when my wife says "You have to take a picture of this." However this time I grabbed the first available camera, an iPhone, and shot this storm edge. It was a rare event to have good light and see the edge of the storm. We had wind but no rain with the event. There is something humbling watching clouds miles tall bear down on you.
I was driving home yesterday afternoon and noticed these clouds about the same time a weather alert was announced. I took the first available country road to avoid power lines in the image and shot until the rain started. Incredibly powerful winds soon followed.
Lots of weather in Minnesota yesterday! I hope there was no damage in your area. The storms gave me an opportunity to try time lapse with Magic Lantern firmware. If you are a Canon user this program increases your possibilities beyond belief. It has sound activation, light or motion activation, and trap focusing. I was trying for lightning shots but didn't have the camera in the right direction when the camera fired. More to follow over the next few weeks. Check out: www.magiclantern.fm
