In September of 2025, my work is generating the most income it ever has in my career. Yet, I'm being forced to shut down my successul operation, against my will, due to one cause alone: 95% of that revenue is being stolen by piracy and copyright infringement. I've lost more than $1 million to copyright infringement in the last 15 years, and it's finally brought an end to my professional storm chasing operation. Do not be misled by the lies of infringers, anti-copyright activists and organized piracy cartels. This page is a detailed, evidenced account of my battle I had to undertake to just barely stay in business, and eventually could not overcome. It's a problem faced by all of my colleagues and most other creators in the field.
Even in my sleep-deprived state (after burning the midnight oil to finish a big web project launch), I had to get out and try to take advantage of the sky conditions yesterday. These are three additional shots that I processed from yesterday (the rest I posted previously). Tuesday I also had the privelege of crossing paths on Capitol Street with local photographers/personalities Jerry Waters and Rick Lee, both of whos sites/blogs I visit regularly.
This first scene with deep blues and greens I noticed on Monday while walking to the bank around noon. I didn't have my polarizer with me, so I didn't come back to get this until Tuesday.
Multi-day storm chances are finally returning to the area today, lasting until at least Friday - so hopefully there will be at least one day that yields a few new captures. I have a new tower location that I'm anxious to get set up for close lightning imagery - much, much closer than my WVAH tower spot. It's a bit of a longer drive from Charleston, but I think the results will be well worth it.
Love the colours Dan, nice images ! - Posted by Mick from UK
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To my regular readers, I offer my apologies for this heavy-handed notice. Unfortunately it has become necessary, so please bear with me!
Please don't copy/upload this site's content to social media or other web sites. Those copies have been a critical problem for me, seriously harming this site and my photography/storm chasing operation by diverting traffic, viewers, engagement and income. "Credit" and "exposure" does not benefit this site or my operation, rather they threaten my ability to cover my operating expenses. Please read my full explanation for this notice here.
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