We’ve been lucky enough to have lovely weather over the summer. As a Scot more used to an annual outing for my flip flops than wearing them every day, it has been wonderful.
We have had our share of spectacular storms though.
Rain loud enough to wake me.
Thunder that shakes the house.
Hail storms and gales.
A lightening strike.
The skies though, the skies have been stunning.
Storm clouds gathering, impressive and oppressive, over New Mexico and Boston. Foretelling storms, spectacular and fearsome.
Lightening flashing across the sky, thunder following quickly after, torrential rainstorms – flash floods, fallen trees, battered plants.
Our first experience of a lightening strike. Yards from my sisters house. Explosive and electric. A flash, a fireball. Frightened children, leaping into adult arms – shaking, shocked. Adult calm, with nervous undertone of wow, that was close, thank goodness for the rain.
Witnessing the damage caused, from broken plants to washed out bridges; soggy lawns to landscapes forever altered by force of water.
Nature at its best and worst. Powerful, impressive, humbling.
I am linking up with the lovely Charly at Podcast for What’s the Story? Cheating slightly with three, rather than one, picture… To see other stories behind the picture, click on the badge below.
Wow what impressive photos Sara (and don’t worry I had more than one last week!). I especially like the last one, it looks especially dramatic. It must be weird having a storm when you’re so used to it being sunny. Thank you so much for sharing with #whatsthestory
Thank you! It’s been so hot and humid, storms are inevitable – it’s when the emergency warnings flash up on the TV that you worry a little :)
Stunning to see, hope you were all safe.
Yes, thank you :) We have had some cuddly moments on the sofa though!
You really have captured some angry sky shots. It really does remind you that no matter what us humans do we are always going to be at the mercy of our environment ;0)
It really does. Seeing the damage caused in some parts of New Mexico was very sad. Thanks for commenting xx
Beautifully written. All that heat and humidity we get leads to some spectacular storms doesn’t it! Great pics too
Oh, thank you Lou, that’s lovely :) We have had some really impressive storms!
Wow that third picture in particular is really amazing. You can feel the heavy air just looking at it. I love a good storm, but I like them to be over quickly. Beautiful words Sara xx
Thank you xx we’ve had some really spectacular, loud, storms :)
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