SkyPix

A digital photographic storybook of clouds, weather and water by Roger Edwards.

Pavement Pouring

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As 2017 changed to 2018, Kilauea's Puu Oo vent still was in a three-decade process of repaving the landscape near and atop what once had been an acreage subdivision of Kalapana Gardens.  This was part of the land-building exercise—part the final act, as it turns out, since the flushing of both the summit and Puu Oo craters down to Leilani Estates would occur just a few months later.  Who knows … [Read more...]

Autumn at Sterling Brook

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The idyllic scene, scent and sound of colorful forest foliage over a rushing creek brought solace to the soul, even on a chilly autumn day.   Cold waters of Sterling Brook cascaded between and over boulders on their journey from the highlands of northern Vermont to the glacial basin of Lake Champlain, and ultimately, the Atlantic via the St. Lawrence River, occasionally carrying fallen leaves on … [Read more...]

Bent Little Tube

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The "Connerville" tornado finished its dance across the biggest stretch of open land in southeastern Oklahoma in spectacular fashion, with a floss-like rope stage preceding this ghost-like finale.  Though the vortex likely was still (barely) continuous into the cloud, and therefore still (barely) a tornado, it was losing condensation as the internal pressures rose.  Within seconds of this, the … [Read more...]

Wavy Cirrus over Snow-Dusted Vermont Mountains

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Here was another example of intending one thing in a photographic composition, only to discover elements heretofore unnoticed, yet enriching to the view.  Headed into a cider mill for lunch with a colleague, I glanced across the adjoining land and thought these two antique cars, sadly left out to decay in the elements, taking mental notes on how they would look interesting in slightly later … [Read more...]

True Rope Tornado

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Born under a ragged updraft, this diffusely sunlit tube enthralled eyewitnesses with its protracted display of vortex stretching, right on through this stage, which may be the narrowest full-length strand of tornadic condensation you'll ever see.  The phrases "rope-out" and "rope tornado" are used often in discussions about storm spotting and chasing; seldom will they ever apply more truthfully … [Read more...]

Winding Road to the Rain

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An inspirational scene unfolded on the lee side of Dallas Divide, Colorado, on the back side of a broad area of rain, snow, sleet and mixed precipitation, itself following a midday squall line.  I can report with confidence:  there was no pot o'gold down there at the bottom of the winding road.  Yet we discovered treasure beyond measure, in the form of the gentle yet unmistakable presence of the … [Read more...]