As I was getting ready to launch my quad copter today, I was observing the storms in my area. There was a cell west of me that produced this strange sight. Has anyone ever seen anything like this before. Eventually, I got a drone shot of this mature storm.

Extraordinary captures. Nice work.

nice pics.

around here seem we have clouds like that weekly during storm season.

FL_Flyer Posted at 9-3 05:54
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Astonishing cloud formation for sure.  

Very strange photo

DowntownRDB Posted at 9-3 11:31
Astonishing cloud formation for sure.

Well, it was very late in the afternoon with another storm west of here. The dark blue sky area, I think, is actually shadow in the midst of a setting sun with clouds in the way. It’s the strangest cloud formation I’ve ever seen here. Thanks to all for your comments.

Wow that is cool definitely a shadow I have seen that a bit but never so intense. Awesome capture

Bussty Posted at 9-3 12:53
Wow that is cool definitely a shadow I have seen that a bit but never so intense. Awesome capture

Thank you. Hurricane season is upon us so I’m practicing up for a chance of severe weather. I tread the fine line for photo/filming T-storms, just in time to catch their beauty, but quick enough to get down before their outflow boundary (gust front) arrives.

Very impressive shot.

FL_Flyer Posted at 9-3 13:18
Thank you. Hurricane season is upon us so I’m practicing up for a chance of severe weather. I tread the fine line for photo/filming T-storms, just in time to catch their beauty, but quick enough to get down before their outflow boundary (gust front) arrives.

Yep I can imagine the pucker factor involved there

Hello there FL_Flyer. Good day and thank you for posting these amazing photos that you have captured. Great shot and have a nice day. .

Great Shot    

Nice shot of those clouds !
And good timing

FL_Flyer Posted at 9-3 12:35
Well, it was very late in the afternoon with another storm west of here. The dark blue sky area, I think, is actually shadow in the midst of a setting sun with clouds in the way. It’s the strangest cloud formation I’ve ever seen here. Thanks to all for your comments.

You're very welcome.    

Wow, yes, I have seen similar rays sometimes, but not this contrasty!

Montfrooij Posted at 9-5 03:18
Wow, yes, I have seen similar rays sometimes, but not this contrasty!

Timing is everything in photography. This same storm “blew up” about 5 minutes later. As it approached the contrast index dropped significantly.

Thanks for viewing.

FL_Flyer Posted at 9-5 03:57
Timing is everything in photography. This same storm “blew up” about 5 minutes later. As it approached the contrast index dropped significantly.

Thanks for viewing.

Totally agree.
Still a nice shot though.

FL_Flyer Posted at 9-5 03:57
Timing is everything in photography. This same storm “blew up” about 5 minutes later. As it approached the contrast index dropped significantly.

Thanks for viewing.

Here is one from myself where the chemtrail of the plane caused shadow in front of it.

Montfrooij Posted at 9-5 04:11
Here is one from myself where the chemtrail of the plane caused shadow in front of it.
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That’s a unique photo too. I wonder if the pilots of the other plane see the shadow too. Hey airline pilots, help us out here.

FL_Flyer Posted at 9-5 05:05
That’s a unique photo too. I wonder if the pilots of the other plane see the shadow too. Hey airline pilots, help us out here.

Yeah, that is interesting.

Those clouds looked amazing!  

Perfect timing! Nice shot!!!

Is it a Cumulonimbus cloud?  If so apparently they are high on electrical interference and not good for us drone flyers

chillibadger Posted at 9-5 12:33
Is it a Cumulonimbus cloud?  If so apparently they are high on electrical interference and not good for us drone flyers

All thunderstorm clouds are dangerous because of lightning and terrific winds. Also be cautious when a storm is approaching because lightning reaches out ahead of a storm and can zap you in clear air too.

TonyPHX Posted at 9-5 11:31
Those clouds looked amazing!

Thank you.