Palouse Spring Storm

Bad weather makes for great photos.  You were fortunate to have an opening in the clouds to illuminate a portion of the landscape.  Nicely done.

Thanks Stephan, That next storm in the background arrived at Steptoe within 5 minutes. I use a large golf umbrella to shield me from the hail and wind. For several minutes the winds gusted over 60mph. I was using my tripod as a brace so I wouldn't get blown off the top. I could hear the cell towers cracking and creaking from the winds. If I had moved back to the car I guarantee I would of found myself laying somewhere on the eastern side of the butte.  I sat in a huddled position for over 5 minutes waiting for the next clearing. I also capture a pretty sweet rainbow to the east just before this image. It's a lot of fun up there during storms, best lighting in the world can be seen. Ry

I agree with the first comment, this is like an old painting by the landscape masters, Great stuff.

Wonderful work,  very powerful and dramatic.