Sunset Storm by Kevin McNeal

Wednesday, 24th June 2009

Sunset Storm

by Kevin McNeal

This was taken at Steptoe Butte in the Palouse. We had a blast shooting this sunset storm which I have never in my life witnessed something like this but wow was it something else to see. We got some great weather over the trip which made for some amazing scenery in the Palouse. This is the storm just before the storm hit us. Soon after this image we got hit with the rain at the top of the hill.

Equipment: Canon 5D MK 2 Canon 70-200L f4

Kevin McNeal

Kevin McNeal is a Washington St. photographer focusing on grand colorful landscapes that reflect the most unique places on earth. Capturing moments of magic light and transferring this on print, images behold a combination of perseverance, patience, and dedication to capture the images in ways unseen before. The stories of how these images are rendered come across in the feelings the images convey. Traveling all over North America with his wife by his side, shooting diverse landscapes and finding remote places to bring the message to the public that this Earth is worth saving.

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19 Comments

mike Says:
June 24th, 2009 at 2:14 am
Incredible sky. It goes on forever.
eric s baker Says:
June 24th, 2009 at 2:15 am
Steward of the Planet!
Stephen Oachs Says:
June 24th, 2009 at 2:24 am
Very well done Kevin! Sure is a lot going on here and tells a great story of the day. Nice!!
James and Kelly Stone Says:
June 24th, 2009 at 5:01 am
Excellent composition and exposure. Great detail in both land and sky. Love the clouds and rain. Congratulations.
Anurag Says:
June 24th, 2009 at 6:33 am
Incredible scene, wonderfully captured! You love Steptoe, Kevin, don’t you!!
su Says:
June 24th, 2009 at 7:40 am
Great menacing sky you have captured there. Lovely.
Malta Photography Says:
June 24th, 2009 at 8:26 am
very interesting image. well lit all over. great job
a. Says:
June 24th, 2009 at 9:31 am
Truly amazing. The sky opens so beautifully.
pierre Says:
June 24th, 2009 at 11:04 am
Great photo , kevin , has a beautiful feel & color
wanda krack Says:
June 24th, 2009 at 11:12 am
Amazing picture, amazing place, and you are an amazing person! A tremendous goal you have!
planet lover Says:
June 24th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Great photo from an excellent vantage point; I have never seen the skies opening up for a downpour over such a huge area. Super!
Grete Says:
June 24th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
That is a wonderfull capture and amazing sky!!! Congratulations for you.
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
June 24th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Although that sky looks treacherous, it makes a spectacular scene!
Joao Ferrer Says:
June 24th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Well done Kevin. Seems like a scene from Tolkien. Thanks for sharing it.
RedJeepRN Says:
June 24th, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Wow, simply amazing and beautiful! Great job!
dal Says:
June 24th, 2009 at 7:53 pm
very peaceful
Andrew Says:
June 25th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
I would actually call this pictures “And then Heavens Opened…”. Great shot.
k libby Says:
June 25th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
Wow! The storm and the contours of the land – simply beautiful!
Pauline Jones Says:
July 7th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
Woah; this is a dramatic picture and despite the lack of light the colors are really good.