–It is often said that a storm is a photographer’s friend. In our most recent trip to Colorado, we were able to witness that a few times. Luckily, every time we saw nature’s work in progress, we were spared of any damages or real storms. We got the benefits of stormy skies and dark clouds, but we were just outside the actual line of thunderstorms.
In the photo here, we had hiked to Lily Pad Lake in the Eagles Nest Wilderness area of the White River NF. When we reached the lake, the clouds began forming and thunder could be heard in the distance. We decided to wait before we began our hike back. While we were taking a break and having snacks, we witnessed the beautiful work in progress that nature provided. It was a sight to be seen. In the end, in just about 20-30 minutes, the skies cleared up completely.
Sofia Alves
Gorgeous photo, Egídio.
Egídio Leitão
Thank you so much, Sofia.
Tina Schell
Good for you for capturing that glorious sky Egidio – proof that the phrase “capturing the moment” is imperative! That it was gone in just a few moments says it all. Beautiful images.
Egídio Leitão
Thank you so much, Tina. I appreciate your feedback.
Amy
Love your take on, Egidio! Dramatic, but beautiful clouds. Beautiful image, indeed.
Egídio Leitão
Amy, thank you for your compliment. I appreciate your feedback.
Wind Kisses
What a great interpretation for a work in progress. What a great way to take advantage of the moment. I enjoyed the reflection you captured as well.
Egídio Leitão
Donna, thank you very much for the compliment and feedback. I appreciated that.
JohnRH
GREAT photo. I’ve been to Lily Pad Lake many times. The first time, we saw this big lake and didn’t realize the one LOADED with lily pads was a few more steps up the hill. Next time we saw that one too. (Rainbow Lake is a fave of ours also.)
Egídio Leitão
Thanks, John. We did that hike last year and repeated it this year. It’s a beautiful and serene place.
Leya
I had expected one of your always amazing landscape images, and I was not disappointed. Your landscapes are always a treat, and you had a story of progress for us as well. Thank you for a beautiful entry!
Egídio Leitão
Thank you very kindly, Ann-Christine. Your words warm my heart. I appreciated them.
margaret21
That’s a dramatic sky, beautifully captured.
Egídio Leitão
Thanks, Margaret. We were lucky not to be caught in that storm.
margaret21
Yes!
Tra Italia e Finlandia
Un cielo spettacolare! ?
Egídio Leitão
Grazie mille.