On Wednesday morning, Geri mentioned in her comments that we have “amazing morning clouds down there.” I agree but I also think we have some amazing afternoon/evening clouds as well. The sky looked to be building up to the northwest so I felt a drive east into Weld County was needed. I got to watch a couple storms built up along the Front Range then move southeast. Clouds are a favorite subject of mine so I guess you could say I live in a wonderful place to photograph them.
This second image was taken 30 minutes later and much further south. And, look how tall the corn is, 6 feet. The storm was approaching the city of Fort Collins, eventually dumping some heavy rains over the city then moving south/southeast. As I mentioned we had rain about 2:00 am and then again later in the afternoon. The Fort Collins Flood Warning map shows we had 1.5 inches in a 24 hour period with the two storms. And then last night I again watched as lightning flashed in my room and thunder boomed while rain pounded on my bedroom window. Not sure how much rain that brought. At the present we have clear blue skies and sunshine. I’ll take it. Have a wonderful Friday and be safe! ❤️
6 Comments
Mark
Great photos Monte. Looks like great storm chasing areas!
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Mark. It really is.
Faye White
Wonderful cloud formations, very dramatic.
Monte Stevens
Nature sure seems to do some wonderful things with clouds, especially for photographers.
Geri Oster
As an old farmers’ daughter, I couldn’t help but marvel at that beautiful, tall, green corn against that ominous deep blue, stormy sky. Yes, you are right, Monte, you do have incredible afternoon and evening clouds too! Blessings. (By the way, how have you been feeling? Well, after all of your health ordeals I pray.)
Monte Stevens
I will confess that after I took this image I walked across the road and stood beside the corn just to listen to the sound of it’s rustling in the wind. I’ve never experienced it but heard stories saying you can listen to the corn grow.
I am much better and thank you for asking. We have discovered how my body reacts to the blood thinner, even with the simplest of procedures. Hindsight suggests we needed to stop the blood thinners for a couple days then start them back up afterwards. Swelling has decreased, the stiff neck and pain associated with that are gone after getting on the antibiotics. Removed the sutures on my neck yesterday and will remove the ones on my cheek next week. The hematoma still makes it look like I lost the fight. 😂