Tim Slane

Tim Slane

@timslane.bsky.social

Photographer | Storm Chaser | King of Twister Gifs | Storms are my Zen place | No AI Used

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I got few hours of photography before an oil leak ruined my vacation. I'll have more to share once I find the motivation to edit them.

High Plains Mysteries. Sitting behind a gated road south of Seibert Colorado is one of the more mysterious abandoned houses I have found. The house appears both modern and older in design, construction methods, and appearances. There is even a stained glass window still remaining.

LP at Night. After foolishly deciding not to chase yesterday, I happened to see some amazing mothership pictures on socials. I decided to drive out and capture what I could. Duel Low Precipitation (LP) based storm in its final hour.

Caught some amazing lightning over the past few days, including a few really close bolts! I was exposed for the wall cloud on this tornado warned storm when my lightning trigger captured this beauty!

Took my first lightning shots of the year on Saturday! Great little local chase around Colorado and Kansas. Caught this huge spider-web bolt just south of Goodland.

I miss lightning. One of the +100 photos from this storm that I have yet to share. 2024.6.6 - Storm over North Platte Nebraska, photographed from nearly 60 miles away.

I intentionally took this photo with focus on the ancient ruins and blurring the background of the Milky Way. During this lucky shot, a meteorite streaked across the sky. Painted Hand Pueblo, Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Focus

In October, I shot my first ever desert lightning bolts. Because it was at night, I really couldn't do much for the composition. It was still a really fun and unexpected capture. Near Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah.

Struggled editing this one; so this is what I'm going with for now. I was shooting in sub-optimal lighting conditions. Eventually, I'll need to return and give this another try. Zamara, Colorado

Located in Stonewall Gap Colorado, sitting a few feet from the road and flanked by a tall spine of rock, this old Chevy Deluxe sits beside a house. Its brilliant blue made it an easy find and a great photo.

Near perfect setting for an abandoned truck; almost like it was left there and waiting just for me to find. I have worked several edits of this shot, but I think this more natural tone is my current favorite.

The Model General Store I was surprised to find someone was living here. As I approached for the shot, several dogs ran up in defense of the property. Though they were all friendly, a skinny, lengthy figure shouted apologies from a doorway. "Sorry Dude", said the man. (Continued ⬇️)

I replied that they were just doing a great job at alerting their owner and all was good. "Far out man," was the unexpected liberal reply and the figure moved back inside.

As much as I wanted to see the inside, I did not inquire. A person does not move to Model Colorado because they want to socialize. Content with the exterior shot, I moved on.

Over the next few weeks I'll be posting photos from a recent trip to southern CO and UT. Lots of landscapes, abandoned buildings, old vehicles, ancient Puebloan structures, astrophotography, and a little lightning. The Doll House - Dark Canyon Wilderness - Bears Ears National Monument

1 year ago today - the October 10th aurora. Been a while since I shot the aurora. Timing has just not been working out lately. I'll need to find some more creative foreground for the next show.

About a year ago, I planned one of the best non-storm photos I have ever taken. Now, we have another potentially visible comet! Making plans for another southwest trip in the next week or two, and hopefully, another comet shot!

We lost a titan. Robert Redford was an amazing actor and person. He stared in my favorite western of all time; Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. In addition to being an actor, Redford was a champion for the environment and human rights. Rest easy Kid.