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This cloud appeared on Daytona Beach, on a beautiful sunny day.

This cloud appeared on Daytona Beach, on a beautiful sunny day.
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7 Comments |
Hari_Subagio
 
Hari_Subagio May 06, 2013
great capture amazing
Photolecious
 
Photolecious October 27, 2013
Nature's claws… :)
pixellimagery
 
pixellimagery November 24, 2013
Wowwwweeeee, ominous for sure!!! But spectacular at the same time! :-)
Nice timing, Karen, right time right place! :-)))
Ell
whitephotographics
 
whitephotographics December 18, 2013
Great capture....very ominous to say the least!
sweetpea72
 
sweetpea72 December 18, 2013
WOOOW!!
Meggerz
 
Meggerz December 29, 2013
awesome!
kathleenweetman
 
kathleenweetman November 26, 2014
Voted ...image comp..k
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Behind The Lens

Location

This shot was taken on Daytona Beach Shores, Florida. The day was sunny and bright and then suddenly this ominous cloud rolled in. I grabbed my camera, of course, thinking it would rain soon. The wind blew and this monster went with it , as quickly as it had appeared. And the sun came out. A lot like life!

Time

It was mid-afternoon and we had just walked up from the beach to our condo.

Lighting

This picture was shot in pure, natural daylight.

Equipment

I used my old, trusty Nikon D90. No tripod. There was no time.

Inspiration

The dark beauty of this cloud was overwhelming.

Editing

I may have worked on the color but not much more.

In my camera bag

I traded in my D90 for a D7100. It has lots more gadgets but the quality of the shots are quite comparable. I carry a Nikkor Macro 55mm, 2.8, and a small Sony for quick shots. Also, a Vanguard Tripod and a monopod for tight spots, along with various lens filters, a polarizer, for one.

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