The sky before the storm by bella_ss

The sky before the storm

I think I almost prefer this is black and white as it emphasizes how dramatic it was. We had the most amazing storm last night, lost power and so I stayed on the deck photographing the lightning which I will post tomorrow.

I have a new computer with Windows 8.1 and I nearly sent it back the very next day! I absolutely hated it but I've now made it look and work much like my old one so I think I can live with it now. The good thing is that I was able to load Lightroom 5 which I've had for some time but couldn't use on Vista. I didn't think there would be much difference to LR3 that I was using but I have to say I love the improvements that have been made since then.
8.1 took a lot of getting used to, and 'fixing'. I never use the app screen. LR5 is sweet. I love this storm shot. Great job!
February 23rd, 2015  
Oh my! Amazing!
February 23rd, 2015  
wow! talk about dramatic lighting! this is spectacular!
February 23rd, 2015  
Beautiful
February 23rd, 2015  
Very dramatic! Lovely shot!
February 23rd, 2015  
Very dramatic and blanketing effect. Magic!
February 23rd, 2015  
That's incredibly dramatic, me likey!
February 23rd, 2015  
Dynamic and dramatic!
February 23rd, 2015  
Wow, amazing capture!
February 23rd, 2015  
Great clouds.
February 23rd, 2015  
This is awesome!
February 23rd, 2015  
:-(
February 24th, 2015  
Incredible looking sky
February 24th, 2015  
very dramatic!
February 24th, 2015  
@melston Thanks Marci! Yes, I hate the app screen and don't use it either.
February 24th, 2015  
@terryliv At least you always make me smile Poppo ;-)
February 24th, 2015  
Wow, very dramatic!
February 24th, 2015  
Wow this is so dramatic. I had a new computer tower put together and insisted on Windows 7 be put on it. I know so many people who have had trouble with Windows 8.1. That is on our photo club's computer and David was tearing out his last bit of hair setting it up.
February 24th, 2015  
This looks so dramatic. I hope you are ok with Windows 8.1. My Mum struggled with it for a long time. Apparently Windows 10 is coming out later this year.
February 24th, 2015  
Awesome. I've seen a few videos of the lightening that occurred during this storm it sure was an intense system.
February 24th, 2015  
Interesting image..luv it in b&w.
February 24th, 2015  
Really great capture. Hope you have your power back on now!!
February 24th, 2015  
Stunning capture!!! Love your black & white processing!!! Look forward to the lightening shots!!! FAV!!!
February 24th, 2015  
Stunning, fav :)
February 24th, 2015  
What an amazing sky. Gorgeous composition. Fav.
February 24th, 2015  
This is absolutely stunning. Love it. Fav!
February 24th, 2015  
What nice textures and contrasts in the sky... so dramatic! Sorry you lost power, but I am intrigued by lightning to come. :)
February 24th, 2015  
Stunning shot, B&W is fab! fav.
February 24th, 2015  
Fantastic capture! You really have caught the mood of the storm :)
February 24th, 2015  
Yes, very dramatic sky!
February 24th, 2015  
I love storms and your capture is amazingly dramatic. Fabulous and a Fav. Windows 8 is very frustrating!
February 24th, 2015  
Very dramatic. Great shot and sky.
February 24th, 2015  
Fabulous compositition.
February 24th, 2015  
Nice sky
February 24th, 2015  
Fav and pin! This is probably one of the most beautiful and unusual cloud formations I've ever seen and it is just PERFECT in b & w. Love it!
February 24th, 2015  
I know how you feel! The interface of windows 8 is horrible!! but I'm used to it by now, but still have trouble finding things that were normally under the start button! This is a gorgeous shot!! love how the b&w makes it look so powerful!!
February 24th, 2015  
Very dramatic. These cloud formations before storms are fascinating aren't they.
February 24th, 2015  
Super awesome =fav:)
February 24th, 2015  
This is an awesome shot! The black and white definitely emphasizes the drama of the storm- excellent shot.
February 25th, 2015  
Wow love the dramatic sky!
I'm learning LR5 right now and love it.
FAV
February 25th, 2015  
Wow, incredible capture! Fav!
February 25th, 2015  
Wonderful capture of that very dramatic sky!
February 25th, 2015  
Great shot of the sky and cloud front over the landscape
February 25th, 2015  
Beautiful capture :)
February 25th, 2015  
@888rachel Thanks Rachel, I'm just about okay with Windows 8 now. I don't care for the app screen much so don't bother using it. I suppose like all new things it just takes a while to get used to.
February 25th, 2015  
@onewing I've just about got my head around it now Babs but first reaction was hate!!
February 25th, 2015  
wow! very dramatic indeed! fav
February 25th, 2015  
WOW...such dramatic skies! FAV
March 1st, 2015  
Amazing capture of the front moving in! FAV!
March 3rd, 2015  
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