Prelude to the Storm

© Nadya Johnson

Prelude to the Storm

Uploaded: July 25, 2009

Description


I knew we were in for rain and wind tonight, but I had no idea just how much! It was one ferocious storm! No damage right here, but a lot in the general area.

This barn is right beside our house. In fact you can see the house and the satellite dishes on the roof. The barn was Geronimo's. It's not entirely empty now that he is gone... no horse, but several of my cats are hanging out inside!

Posting very late as usual.. I will catch up with everyone tomorrow if I have connection to the internet!

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi

Comments

Laura E. Swan level-classic July 25, 2009

OH YAH! I know this look!!!

Wow! Great capture, Nadya!

STAY SAFE AND DRY!

-Laura #1158893

Jennifer L. Alder July 25, 2009

Very beautiful work, Nadya!!! #7779510

Paul E. Earl July 25, 2009

Barns must be a perfect place for a cat!! A terrific image! #7779520

Lynne Morris July 25, 2009

Fabulous moody capture Nadya, glad you are all safe, take care. #7779538

Troy Gallagher July 25, 2009

Beautiful capture and lighting Nadya.

Troy #7779555

Karen Engelbreth July 25, 2009

Beautiful find and capture, Nadya... #7779595

Kerry Hill July 25, 2009

Wonderful moody image and capture, Nadya!! #7779604

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict July 25, 2009

Great image here, Nadya.


Dominick #7779692

Brett Dolsen July 25, 2009

Great to see your location and to hear there was no damage Nadya!!Brett #7779731

Michelle Alton July 25, 2009

A lovely barn with circling birds...what more can we ask for? Hope you made it through the storm in good shape, Nadya. #7779732

Nadya Johnson July 25, 2009

Thanks, Laura, Jennifer, Paul, Lynne, Troy, Karen, Kerry, Dominick, Brett and Michelle! #7779829

Nadya Johnson July 25, 2009

Added note: The birds are barn swallows. One sort of bird you can almost NOT avoid out there, especially at dusk! Not that I would want to. There are many other types of birds but the rest it seems, are camera shy! #7780093

Mike Clime July 25, 2009

Nice shot and like the lighting! The birds are a nice touch too. #7780157

Kim Kleinschmidt July 25, 2009

Wonderful Capture, Nayda!
That is one threatening sky.
Love the red gate #7780266

Ray Thoms July 25, 2009

Great image Nadya...the birds are very effective! #7780584

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer July 25, 2009

You must have passed this storm on to us, Nadya, 'cause we just experienced it :0)
I see the brewing storm in this beautiful rural scene, but it looks so peaceful. Wonderful capture with fantastic lighting and clarity. #7780613

Tiia Vissak July 25, 2009

great tones, details & mood! #7780826

Melissa G. Meiselman July 25, 2009

You really caught the feel of an imminent storm with that peculiar light you see as the clouds are coming in, Nadya!! Outstanding composition made all the more interesting with those birds flying about!! #7781012

Nadya Johnson July 25, 2009

Thanks so much to everyone! #7781158

Phillip R. Connolly July 25, 2009

This has a very dramatic feel to it, Nadya!! The summer storms so oftem present this, don't they? Excellent capture!

Phil #7781207

Courtenay Vanderbilt July 25, 2009

Wonderful capture Nadya! You can almost feel the calm before the storm! Great lighting! #7781334

A P July 25, 2009

Glad you made it out safely Nayda. Wonderful capture. Outstanding comp, POV, color and treatment. Is that a satellite dish on the house? Shows the sign of the times. LOL #7781335

Tammy Espino July 25, 2009

Excellent moody shot ~ :) #7781577

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic July 25, 2009

Beautiful capture, Nadya!! #7781587

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 25, 2009

Well...I'm glad the kitties have a nice dry place to stay!!! LOLOL Wonderful shot of the barn and aproaching storm, Nadya!!! :-) k #7781699

Barbara Waldoch July 26, 2009

Beautiful image, Nadya! #7782445

ROLAN NARMAN July 26, 2009

Gorgeous capture and colors Nadya! #7783587

Janet Daniel July 26, 2009

I always love your barn shots, Nadya!
This one is terrific with the clouds & birds! #7783988

Joannie Bertucci level-classic August 01, 2009

Love the simple lines in contrast to a great storm brewing Nadya! As always excellent treatment!
So glad to see you still here! :-) #7805573

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