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Riding The Storm Out



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Wisconsin Horizons by Phil Koch.
Lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
http:--phil-koch.artistwebsites.com

Wisconsin Horizons by Phil Koch.
Lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
http:--phil-koch.artistwebsites.com
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Awards

Zenith Award
Top Shot Award 22
Contest Finalist in Angry Storms Photo Contest
People's Choice in Change Of Seasons Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Change Of Seasons Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in A Storm Is Coming Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Wicked Weather Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Fall 2016 Photo Contest
Winner in Wild Weather Photo Challenge
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Contest Finalist in Trey Ratcliffs Put Your Best Foot Forward Photo Contest
People's Choice in All abou the Clouds! Photo Challenge
Contest Finalist in Inspiring Shots Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Photography 101 Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Photoshop Creative Photo Contest Vol 1
Staff Favorite in Where I Live Photo Contest
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Peer Award
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Absolute Masterpiece
Superb Composition
Top Choice
Outstanding Creativity
Magnificent Capture
Superior Skill
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All Star
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Genius
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Virtuoso
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Jaw Dropping
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Exceptional Contrast
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Love it
Images_By_Carlie sherrymagnusonklein
Master Editing
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Relaxed
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Top Ranks

Angry Storms Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Angry Storms Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Change Of Seasons Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Change Of Seasons Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Wind In Nature Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Wind In Nature Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
The Wonders of the World Photo ContestTop 10 rank
The Wonders of the World Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Severe Weather Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Unique Sceneries Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Unique Sceneries Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 2
Unique Sceneries Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
We Love The Summer Photo ContestTop 10 rank
We Love The Summer Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
A Storm Is Coming Photo ContestTop 10 rank
A Storm Is Coming Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Everything Nature Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Everything Nature Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
The Talent AwardsTop 30 rank
Fall 2017 Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Fall 2017 Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Natural Landscapes Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Natural Landscapes Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 2
Natural Landscapes Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Spring Photo Contest 2017Top 10 rank
Spring Photo Contest 2017Top 10 rank week 1
Covers Photo Contest Vol 36Top 10 rank
Covers Photo Contest Vol 36Top 10 rank week 1
Wicked Weather Photo ContestTop 10 rank
justlove Photo ContestTop 10 rank
justlove Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 2
justlove Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Our Natural World Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Our Natural World Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol 1Top 10 rank
My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol 1Top 10 rank week 2
My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol 1Top 10 rank week 1
Fall 2016 Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Fall 2016 Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Worldscapes Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Worldscapes Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 2
Worldscapes Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Adventure Land Photo Contest Outside ViewsTop 10 rank
Force Of Nature Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Force Of Nature Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Wide Angle & Fish Eye Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Wide Angle & Fish Eye Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Trey Ratcliffs Put Your Best Foot Forward Photo ContestTop 10 rank
The Beauty Of Nature Photo ContestTop 10 rank
The Beauty Of Nature Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Pushing Limits Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Inspiring Shots Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Inspiring Shots Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 2
Inspiring Shots Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
ViewBug HQ Photo ContestTop 10 rank
ViewBug HQ Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Photography 101 Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Photography 101 Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Photofocus Feature Photo Contest Volume 1Top 30 rank week 2
Photographer Of The Month Photo Contest Vol 7Top 20 rank
Photographer Of The Month Photo Contest Vol 7Top 10 rank week 1
Photoshop Creative Photo Contest Vol 1Top 10 rank
Where I Live Photo ContestTop 30 rank week 1

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73 Comments | Report
some1sangel Premium
 
some1sangel August 29, 2014
love the layers here. wonderful point of view.
dmrehem
 
dmrehem December 23, 2014
The sky i like most..........
debcoimages
 
debcoimages December 23, 2014
Great shot with wonderful composition. Love the way the gentleness of the flowers contrast with the drama of the sky.
Txpixelpixie
Txpixelpixie March 24, 2017
I agree! Its beautiful and well thought/captured!
janland PRO+
 
janland January 09, 2015
Great capture and composition! Pulls you right in! Congrats!
ReneeBlake
 
ReneeBlake January 10, 2015
This is stunning ! Congrats !
ExaltedAsh
 
ExaltedAsh January 14, 2015
Very good cloud catch (undulatus asperatus, I believe) and a lovely setting, well done!
Pattidawn
 
Pattidawn January 19, 2015
Outstanding
KatieMcKinneyPhotography
 
KatieMcKinneyPhotography April 24, 2015
Beautiful!
pedronunoferreira
 
pedronunoferreira April 26, 2015
Excellent in every aspect. You have my vote
alanapalomique
 
alanapalomique May 09, 2015
BEAUTIFUL !
moonbeam67
 
moonbeam67 May 10, 2015
One of the most beautiful photos I have ever seen. I love this. Truly awesome.
MeeliFotos
 
MeeliFotos June 03, 2015
Stunning
dgallivan
 
dgallivan June 08, 2015
Fabulous photo!
nina050
 
nina050 July 08, 2015
Beautifully created and edited......congrats!
amiswapan
 
amiswapan July 09, 2015
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
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amiswapan July 09, 2015
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amiswapan July 09, 2015
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amiswapan
 
amiswapan July 09, 2015
total nice
Kazza60
 
Kazza60 July 12, 2015
congratulations on your finalists award Phil .. another awesome image
JDLifeshots
 
JDLifeshots July 13, 2015
Great capture! Congrats.
koolv PRO+
 
koolv July 20, 2015
Just Beautiful
cmorisset PRO+
 
cmorisset August 20, 2015
Simply stunning! Congrats it is well deserved ( :
sweetpea72
 
sweetpea72 September 05, 2015
stunning!
tiffanyhallam
 
tiffanyhallam October 09, 2015
AMAZING!!!!
zendragon
 
zendragon January 20, 2016
This shot is breath taking. I know about bad weather. Congrats.
Photojunkie90
 
Photojunkie90 February 29, 2016
I love the photo! The colors are beautiful!
catherinethompson PRO+
 
catherinethompson April 19, 2016
This is an awesome shot. Congratulations.
mikeatwood PRO+
 
mikeatwood June 21, 2016
One of the best shots I have seen. Expert composition! Thank you for sharing this!
ReneeLynn17
 
ReneeLynn17 September 12, 2016
your photography is absolutely incredible! I love them all!!!
stevecbodiford Platinum
 
stevecbodiford October 12, 2016
What a blessing to have been in such a spot and have so much come together for this beautiful picture.
rich_p_se
 
rich_p_se October 13, 2016
I absolutely love the Clouds!
And the contrast between the green landscape with the farm building just makes it pop!
rebeccalittle
 
rebeccalittle November 15, 2016
Love!
Seraphim
 
Seraphim December 07, 2016
Wow! What a marvelous composition!
Rodney_Curato
 
Rodney_Curato February 25, 2017
Awesome shot!!
leitins
 
leitins February 26, 2017
Love it
billyves_12
 
billyves_12 March 14, 2017
Wow great photo
jerryyoung
 
jerryyoung March 24, 2017
Incredible
karinmcfarlane Platinum
 
karinmcfarlane March 24, 2017
Stunning!!!
oldideas392003
 
oldideas392003 March 25, 2017
This is amazing!
oldideas392003
 
oldideas392003 March 25, 2017
Amazing! In love with this! Love cloud and sky photos!
photoluv Platinum
 
photoluv March 26, 2017
Amazing shot
CYNTHIA68 PRO+
 
CYNTHIA68 March 27, 2017
WORDS ESCAPE ME! LOVE THIS.
sunitshrestha
 
sunitshrestha March 27, 2017
Job well done
debcab
 
debcab April 24, 2017
Unreal! Wow????????
DorisM
 
DorisM June 26, 2017
Amazing photo.
alicecooper
 
alicecooper June 28, 2017
Wow. Very amazing and breathe taking photos.
thatunicorngal PRO
 
thatunicorngal September 14, 2017
Absolutely stunning photograph- the clouds, the barn, the flowers are all perfection.
mrigginphotography
 
mrigginphotography November 10, 2017
Just an awesome photo. Great talent.
jeisons11
 
jeisons11 February 08, 2018
Great super shott !!
Kimballmc
 
Kimballmc April 24, 2018
WOW.WOW.WOW!!!
ReneeLouise
 
ReneeLouise May 10, 2018
Wow, fantastic
RamyDelariarte
 
RamyDelariarte May 20, 2018
Great colors. Powerful work of Art.
lindaarcher
 
lindaarcher August 18, 2018
We all have talents, but it people like you that make us want to be more, learn more and perfect what we’ve been given.
Aramat2 PRO
 
Aramat2 September 21, 2018
Amazing!
Oceanskyphotography Platinum
 
Oceanskyphotography October 30, 2018
This is a top favorite! Best wishes in the contest
MacroSteve PRO+
 
MacroSteve July 30, 2019
Quite the shot-drama.
Tammyannfloccher
 
Tammyannfloccher July 30, 2019
Beautiful capture
robiecagle
 
robiecagle July 31, 2019
This is an absolutely fantastic photo! Congrats on creating such a perfect beauty, and sharing it!
philajsmith
 
philajsmith July 31, 2019
What an outstanding photo
scoobyblade
 
scoobyblade July 31, 2019
Love this 👍🏻👍🏻
anstef
 
anstef August 01, 2019
Amazing scenery,coloring and atmosphere! Excellent photo!!
Pix4PegiSue
 
Pix4PegiSue August 06, 2019
😍 Caught my eyes 👀 Beautiful
Jarmila
 
Jarmila August 07, 2019
Beautiful light and colors, greetings
modelmeemaw Platinum
 
modelmeemaw August 07, 2019
Magnificent shot!
cedrictenorio Premium
 
cedrictenorio August 11, 2019
beautiful photo
florencejmourer
 
florencejmourer August 14, 2019
What a fabulous shot!
JGLphotos
 
JGLphotos August 20, 2019
Breathtaking shot. Congrats
judyrussell_8634
 
judyrussell_8634 September 03, 2019
Love this
brittnybest
 
brittnybest September 09, 2019
wow 💕😍
CJPark4991 Platinum
 
CJPark4991 September 29, 2019
Good luck on being in the finials Awesome shot you got.
neilbrown_4121
 
neilbrown_4121 October 04, 2019
Wow! great work the sky wonderful composition!
runnincricket
 
runnincricket January 20, 2020
Great shot!
amandawunder
 
amandawunder May 27, 2020
Breath taking job. Awesome.
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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken in Racine county, Wisconsin.

Time

It was late morning as the storms rolled through.

Lighting

The lighting was blueish green with the thunderstorms building above me. Never a good sign.

Equipment

While shooting the vertical landscape series "Horizons" I always use my Canon 7d with a Canon 10-22mm.

Inspiration

I always am watching the sky. When things look like they are ready to pop I race around and try to find a landscape that will compliment the entire shot.

Editing

I shoot Horizons in HDR taking multiple bracketed shots of each scene. I do all my post processing in Photoshop with the HDR feature to retain color, depth and detail. To fine tune the image I do a bit of color balancing and some dodging and burning .

In my camera bag

Extra batteries, one extra memory card and always a plastic bag in case I am caught in the rain and running for my life.

Feedback

I find that the shots I think will not turn out end up being the best. So my advice is to always keep shooting even when you think you got the best shot. You can always delete later.

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