Ocotillo Wall Cloud
This is the second image in what will end up being many, many photos from the recent severe weather in Arizona. These storms were much more Midwest-like than anything we’re used to, especially up in northern Arizona where they now have confirmed six tornadoes touched down in a matter of 12 hours.
The title of this photo calls that low hanging, dark area a wall cloud. I don’t necessarily remember seeing a ton of rotation in the thing, but then again, I had my lightning trigger out and was focused on trying to capture that stuff. I was barely paying attention to anything else but the bolts hitting towards those mountains…until I realized how awesome the cloud looked and how green and brilliant this Ocotillo cactus was. A perfect frame for a desert storm.
For those living here, I photographed this down on Interstate 8 between Casa Grande and Gila Bend.
Seriously can’t get enough of these clouds! The sheeting rain in the background is amazing too…great shot!
Very cool shot!
Very impressive shot Mike, looking forward to more from the storms!! Agree with Heath about the rain.
Awesome shot. I love the foreground contrast to the clouds.