The day began with high expectations.  All the elements were in place, the numbers were favorable, it was shaping up to be a high tornadic day.  So, off we went, using the storm software to guide us to the best location for viewing a tornado.  Around midday we had to make a decision…keep on track in hopes the tornado would develop as anticipated or follow a new cell for awhile to see what shaped up.  Our great storm chase team made the call to follow the new cell and we were rewarded with some amazing storm clouds.  We positioned in a good place to watch a possible tornado develop, the clouds were flying, they began turning, churning, all the elements that could give us what we came for.  Our shutters were clicking rapidly.  No tornado but some incredible skies….

The greenish cast in the far distant cloud is hail…big hail…3 1/4 inch hail.

Dramatic skies, shadow & highlight screamed B&W

We could feel the power of the storm at this close proximity.

Images captured with Nikon D3, AF-S 24-70mm on Lexar Digital Media