Take By Storm

Thank you so much, Karen. You are so right in what you said. Monsoon storms at sundown, are humbling indeed.

Thank you Alinna for your wonderful comment. It was an incredible moment indeed.

Thank you Cindy for your wonderful comment. It was an amazing occasion for sure. I am elated for the opportunity to experience such amazing Arizona sunsets during a summer monsoon moment, of a super storm.

Thank you Nikolyn for your wonderful comment about my monsoon sunset. This was one of my greatest days for such exciting photography. I would not do so again, as the danger wasn't imminent at the time. This particular year, 2017, was a great monsoon season, with lots of rain. The summer of 2021 set a record for having as much rain in 2 months, that we normally get all year. The Arizona Upland region of the Sonoran Desert is quite lush, and becomes very green. Home to the Saguaro Cactus as well. Their early survival depends on the nurse plants. I appreciate you stopping by.

Thank you Michael for liking my southeastern Arizona summer monsoon storm. It wasn’t raining where I was standing to take this picture. It was a slight drizzle. The storm was further away. I wouldn’t have my camera in the rain. The sun was going down behind the Tucson Mountain range about 24 miles west of me. I haven’t experienced that rain on one side of the street and bone dry on the other side during our summer storms. One side of town and nothing my way. These storms move pretty fast, and I tend to now head for cover. The lightening is the concern and flash flooding.

Rachel! Thank you for your awesome words expressed about my monsoon sunset. It was most outrageous of me to photograph this moment, but I am so glad I did. I have cherished moments like this, as I doubt I will tread these waters again. It's not recommended by the weather bureau to be out in our summer monsoon storms. But they do grace us with their dramatic atmospheric moments. Cloud and sky events are a favorite of mine.

The great monsoon storms do make for a great capture. One just has to be standing in the right place at the right time. Although I don't plan on trying this again. It getting caught up in the moment, one forgets that lightening could be lurking overhead. Also upon arriving home my alarm was giving a Tornado watch warning. So it truly "took me by storm." Thank you Elizabeth for choosing this as a favorite for you to comment on. I really appreciate it!

Larisa! It was a cool time indeed, as it was beautiful, yet eerie at the same time. The sun going down looks like someone coming towards me with a giant flashlight. This photographic session truly took me by storm. Thank you for sharing your awesome comment about this piece. I appreciate the fave and Tweet too.

Nancy! Thank you for stopping by my gallery and sharing your wonderful comment about my photography. I really appreciate it! The sun is going down as can be seen on the right, (like a giant flashlight) and a wall of water is coming down in front.

Larisa! Thank you for visiting my gallery of work and sharing a wonderful comment about my photography. I really appreciate that, and for the Tweet too. Janet💕

Pavitha! So nice of you. Thank you for visiting my gallery of work and sharing a wonderful comment about my photography. I really appreciate that. Janet💕

Michael! Thank you for stopping by my gallery and sharing your lovely thoughts about my photography. I really appreciate it! Janet💕

Maria! Thank you for stopping by my gallery and sharing your lovely thoughts about my photography. I really appreciate the tweet and Pin too! Janet💕

Thank you for your lovely comment. I am glad you like this and have chosen it as one of your favorites, too. I really appreciate it! Janet💕

Arlane! Thank you for your lovely comment. I really appreciate it! Janet💕

Michael! Eye candy for this cloud whisperer, too! I never to be repeated time for me, as I have a new respect for the forces of lightning. Thank you for stopping by my gallery to share your wonderful comment. I am glad you like this and have chosen it as one of your favorites, too. I really appreciate it! Janet💕

Eddie! Thank you for stopping by my gallery to share your wonderful comment. I am glad you like this and have chosen it as one of your favorites, too. I really appreciate it! Janet💕

Bonnie! Thank you for stopping by my gallery to share your wonderful comment. I am glad you like this and have chosen it as one of your favorites, too. I really appreciate it! Janet💕

Nicole! Thank you for your wonderful comment about this. Clouds are my favorite to photograph, and I appreciate your enthusiastic words expressed. It was a rare moment for sure. 💕Janet

Hanne! So sorry I missed replying to your beautiful comment about this piece. I am so delighted that you like this and shared it on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest. Most generous of you. Thank you for the luscious words expressed, and choosing this as one of your favorites too! 💕Janet

Lisa! How delightful to have you visit my gallery and share your marvelous comment about this. Thank you for that. I am glad to know how you feel about this, I truly appreciate it. 💕Janet

Oh Viva! Yes! It was quite exhilarating in fact. And look at the results. Quite surprising to say the least. I never know how well monsoon storms at sunset will translate. July 2017 was phenomenal for that. I would not have been out for this storm if it had not been at sundown. Normally I am in, safe and sound. All credit goes to the One who designed the atmospheric conditions to produce this. Of course, if you are not there, then one misses out. Thank you so much for sharing your ever so enthusiastic and marvelous feelings about this. I see it "took you by storm!" If you have time sometime, I invite you to visit my Monsoon Madness collection. After sharing my poppy's excursion, I hope to upload some more cloudscape wonders. Big hugs to you Viva, 💕Janet

Chance, I am gobSMACKED by your aWeSoMe comment about this. This makes a great metal print too, as this was one of my sales. I threw all caution to the wind on this day, but I don't think I would again. It was my first monsoonal sunsets in 2017, as I had just joined FAA at the beginning of June. Tornado watch is rare, but strong winds and microbursts are the norm each summer. We didn't know about the tornado watch, until returning home and our Vivint alarm system was giving that warning. At which point we turned on the TV and it was on the news. I have been a bit more cautious since 2017, as that July was an phenomenal month. Thank you so much for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your Art Group, "TUCSON AND SOUTHERN ARIZONA!" It's an honored for my artwork to be recognized in this special way. Especially from someone who is familiar with these monsoon storms. This is just 1 mile in from I-10 off Colossal Cave Rd.