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.
About 3 inches on the ground so far on the hilltops in Charleston. Nothing on the roads for the most part, except at the bridges. The Carter/Fort Hill/Oakwood location was again the scene of several accidents:
The trees are heavily snow-laden this morning, so I am planning on getting a few hours of sleep and heading up to Long Point again after sunrise.
Can't get the video to load for some reason. Internet connection is fine and I checked across multiple browsers. (FF3, IE7, and Chrome) - Posted by Dann Cianca from Denver, Colorado
Our media server was hacked today and is down, isn't that great timing! I switched the link over to Doug's server where he has it hosted temporarily.... - Posted by Dan R. from Charleston, WV
OK, the server's back online and the HD version should be back up and running. - Posted by Dan R. from Charleston, WV
Finally got to watch it! Remind me to slow down if I ever see you perching near a bridge. :) - Posted by Dann Cianca from Denver, Colorado
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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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