Before the Storm by taffy

Before the Storm

We've had dramatic skies for the past few days. Looking west, late afternoon, with the obvious storm coming in, we could see it developing across the lake. High Island is in the distance. Lake Michigan is up almost 48" (4 feet, over a meter) since last year. Water levels had been at almost historic lows. Interesting POV from islanders: Water is up, our beach is gone (east side), water is up, our beach is back and marshland is gone (west side).
Wonderful sky and interesting story
July 16th, 2016  
I love the subtle change in tones of color!
July 16th, 2016  
Wow, what drama in there. This looks actually threatening!!
July 16th, 2016  
Wonderfully atmospheric shot Taffy Fav
July 16th, 2016  
Wow this looks really threatening!! Interesting how the water level affects you on the island. Fav for such an atmospheric image!! Fav! Hope you are relaxing on the island for a few weeks!!
July 16th, 2016  
@pamknowler Thanks Pam. It's great to be in a place that is 'ours' and to start settling in for the next 2 months almost. I'm hoping to stay here through Labor Day. We're making our lists of who to invite over for dinners, etc., getting the garden under control -- we've hired someone as I had to admit that I both hate gardening AND that there was more to do than humanly possible for one person. And I'm involved in an island community organization so it's fun getting up to speed with them. All is good for now!
July 16th, 2016  
Great dramatic shot.
July 16th, 2016  
wow - stonkingly great sky
July 16th, 2016  
Superb shot Taffy, this is so dramatic and awesome. Enjoy your summer!
July 16th, 2016  
Love this, love that sky
July 16th, 2016  
Very ominous looking sky. The black and white brings out the drama
July 16th, 2016  
Great sky you've really captured the atmosphere (please excuse the pun!) Fav
July 16th, 2016  
@rjb71 Haha! Loved your pun!
July 16th, 2016  
gosh, so interesting
July 16th, 2016  
What a great sky. Enjoy your stay on the island. Sounds like you're going to be very busy.
July 16th, 2016  
Amazing sky...fav
July 16th, 2016  
Great dramatic sky, wonderful capture
July 16th, 2016  
Neat capture of that stormy skyscape
July 16th, 2016  
Love the way that the clouds seem to push to water towards the shore. Magnificent shot.. Perfect in B&W.
July 16th, 2016  
Great sky
July 16th, 2016  
Great atmosphere.
July 16th, 2016  
A wonderfully malevolent sky :)
July 16th, 2016  
I hope your island doesn't disappear! Those clouds look full of water!
July 16th, 2016  
Wow amazing sky. Very Turneresque.
July 17th, 2016  
This looks great in B&W and the sky is awesome looking.
July 17th, 2016  
Awesome combination of sky and lake.
July 17th, 2016  
Awesome picture and perspective. Congratulations on making the Trending Page. Well deserved.
July 17th, 2016  
That is some sky Taffy, very impressive indeed. That cloud formation is spectacular. Your composition, as per usual, is spot-on. Definite fav for me.
July 17th, 2016  
Very dramatic - fav
July 17th, 2016  
Fab shot - very ominous looking sky.
July 17th, 2016  
superb!
July 17th, 2016  
Awesome shot
July 17th, 2016  
Fabulous sky shot.
July 17th, 2016  
That is some storm brewing. Fav for the action of the clouds and the water.
July 17th, 2016  
So dramatic!
July 18th, 2016  
So dramatic!
July 18th, 2016  
Wow very atmospheric..................love those dramatic clouds Taffy!
July 18th, 2016  
Super storm shot.
July 18th, 2016  
Wow, very menacing sky. Superb.
July 18th, 2016  
Very dramatic capture. Nice processing.
July 18th, 2016  
wonderful moody broody feel to this
July 18th, 2016  
Lovely dramatic shot
July 18th, 2016  
As everyone says .....what a sky. Very dramatic.
July 18th, 2016  
Such a beautiful shot. I love how dramatic this shot is. How do you get clouds to look so good, and the water? FAV
July 19th, 2016  
intense and beautiful ... fav
July 25th, 2016  
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