Storm Clouds

Storm Clouds, Rexburg, Idaho

I love clouds! They are fascinating to me. Always changing, never the same. Sometimes I photograph them as abstracts, reminiscent of Alfred Stieglitz “Equivalents” series from the 20’s and 30’s. Most often, though, I include foreground elements that can help create a feeling, such as uneasiness or fear from a powerful approaching storm or the calm feeling that results from soft puffy clouds on a warm summer day.

After attending an education conference at ISU in Pocatello, I decided to head up to Rexburg and look up some friends there. I threw my camera in the truck took off. I began making phone calls, but found no one home. Arriving in Rexburg with no plans now, I decided to find something to photograph. I drove up the hill to the LDS Temple and started there. The light was getting low and sweet and the grounds were quiet and peaceful. I soaked up the feeling and went to work. After about a half hour to forty-five minutes of shooting, I turned around and….WOW! This storm was rolling in and I hadn’t even noticed! I ran across the street to this field, set up and enjoyed the show. It lasted about 15 minutes and then the light was gone.

I have always been taught to be prepared. Keep a camera with you at all times! In this case it paid off. This is also one time I was glad that no friend answered their phone!