SkyPix

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

Cool Cleansing

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A refreshingly cool fog moved inland from Lake Superior, flowing effortlessly through the adjoining boreal forest of northern Ontario. The immersive sensation of being hidden out in the open, already powerful in a relatively remote place, magnified inside the fog, the only sound being the lapping of waves against the sand. For a short spell prior, even the gentle surf couldn't be seen anymore … [Read more...]

Platte River Bridges

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The most expensive (and some of the most extensive) flooding in American history affected several Midwest states in the summer of 1993. During this disastrous event, the Platte River (MO version) crested just above the bottom of highway and railroad bridges. At the time, the highway bridge was still open (!); but the railroad long had been closed and crisscrossed by sandbag berms (unseen). The … [Read more...]

Roswell Sparkles

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Receding away from us in the deepening New Mexico twilight, this splendid storm and dying supercell had a parting shot for us before it merged into some newer convection developing farther east and south.  The bolt fortuitously struck surface along the same line of sight as (but many miles beyond) the bright light on the building at distant middle, offering the illusion of an explosive grounding.  … [Read more...]

Stromsburg Vortex Narrowing

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Moving just slightly east of due north, the Stromsburg tornado was getting away from us.  A quick jaunt a few miles northward put us almost abeam of the tornado again, just as it began to narrow into a writhing, tubular form reminiscent of the bathtub-drain vortex.  This stage of the tornado's lifespan usually portends its imminent demise, but also, can present a gracefully beautiful form of … [Read more...]

Reflective Winter Sunrise

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Reflective scenes in nature often trigger reflection within; this was no exception. A rare wintertime juxtaposition of calm wind and mild temperatures backdropped the more common sight (for these parts) of a glorious sunrise, together offering a transcendent experience of serenity and gratitude to the ultimate Creator of the scene. Norman, OK (30 Jan 15) Looking ESE 35.2079, -97.3767 … [Read more...]