Mother nature at its most fierce.
Some people may think I am crazy. Some may think I am deluded. Some may think I am stark raving mad. But there are some, who actually agree with me, that storms and severe weather are the most amazing things that happen on Earth. We cannot prevent it from happening. We are powerless to stop it. The only thing we can do is learn from past mistakes and try and learn exactly what causes these events in order to extend warning times for people to escape the devastation caused by... tornadoes.
This photograph has been taken from http://www.spc.noaa.gov/faq/tornado/altus.htm
This is a site which offers comprehensive information on severe weather along with up to date weather warnings if you live in America.
I would love to capture an image such as this.
I hate the destruction and mess tornadoes leave behind, they're cold blooded killers. But no-one can deny that these incredible beasts truly symbolise how powerless we are in a world we think we rule.
I get bored of the same weather, when it's sunny it's dull. When it's stormy it's fascinating. But, if I want to see some incredible action from the sky, I am going to have to go to America. There are many companies who chase tornadoes as a living in order to try and find out more about them, when they occur and why. People can accompany some of the most experienced chasers (at a substantial cost) as part of a tornado chasing tour package. The only thing about this holiday is there are no guarantees! They cannot promise you will see a tornado. But I don't care. I want the experience, I want to photograph these amazing events and learn more about them. Even if I don't see an actual touch down like the multiple vortex tornado in the picture there is a high chance I will see at least some activity in the sky which has to be better than the ridiculously boring rumbles of thunder we have been getting here recently!
TORRO: Tornado and Storm Research Organisation.
What to do should there be a tornado warning or significant tornado threat.