Close Encounters Of The 4th Kind

Thank you, Alinna for your comment. It was a super storm, wonderful indeed. I was quite fearless back then when photographing these monsoon sunset events. So, I am glad to have the photography of these awesome, atmospheric conditions in their entirety, just as I witnessed it.

Well Bijan, that is quite a write-up of what my photography evokes in you the viewer, and what it says about me the photographer. Thank you for your words expressed, I appreciate knowing that my work can stir positive emotions in those who view it. That is what any artist tries to do.

It was an unusual summer monsoon storm at sundown. I was looking west, rain was pouring down, and the sun was setting behind this storm, creating what you see here. It reminded me of a spaceship landing, like something out of the movie Close Encounters. In researching the film, I discovered it was the 40th anniversary that month, and was going to have a one night showing. My story is in the description. Thank you for stopping by to share what you think about my close encounter of a 4th kind.

Thank you Jurgen for your wonderful comment. It was unreal indeed, hence my title for this piece. Like a UFO was landing. It made me think of that movie, which just happened to be its anniversary month. You never know what you are going to get with our monsoon storms. They never let you down. Standing in the right place, at the right time is crucial.

Larisa! Thank you for stopping by my gallery to share your wonderful comment. I am glad you like it and have chosen it as one of your favorites. I also appreciate the Tweet.

Of course my encounter as I expressed was the amazing photography that came out of this phenomenal atmospheric weather system during our summer monsoon storms. The sun was going down behind this pouring rain, creating a marvelous light show, as though something just landed.

Thank you Gary for your comment. I really appreciate it!

Wanda! I can't take too much credit for the atmospheric beauty occurring. I would have to thank the Maker and Designer of the sun, clouds, and rain. I did have to take a chance in this storm to get this. Sometimes you get it right. Thank you for your great comment about this. I really appreciate it!

That is a super storm, with total downpour of rain. The sun is setting in the background, creating this unusual lighting through this thick rain. It was an awesome day. Thank you for your comment and the fave, Jasna!

Marianne! Thank you for visiting my gallery of work and sharing such a nice comment about it. I really appreciate it! It was amazing to be standing there during that storm. I must have been crazy. Never again though.

Thank you so much for the Special Recognition. I was invited to Gallery #20 and Gallery #21. I joined your group, and added both images that you said you would love to add to those galleries. I appreciate you adding this one and Homepage Feature, in All Genre of Photography!

Thank you. I added this image and joined your group.

Ana! Thank you for your lovely comment about this. I am glad you like it and have chosen it as one of your favorites.

Yvonne! I am delighted that you love the title. It was a dramatic monsoon storm day for sure. Thank you for visiting my gallery and sharing such a nice comment about my photography, "Close Encounters Of The 4th Kind." I really appreciate it!

Johanna! Thank you for your lovely comment about this. I am glad you like it and have chosen it as one of your favorites. I also appreciate you sharing this on Facebook! Hugs, Janet💕

The downpour is backl-it by the sun going down, along with all the storm clouds above, which made for an eerie, ethereal experience with the rain coming down. So I just photographed the event. All credit goes to the Creator for the atmospheric conditions that produced this interesting composition. During most monsoon storms, I am hunkered down in my house, hoping we have to much lightning or a micro-burst type winds. Thank you, Lauren, for sharing your wonderful thoughts about this. I really appreciate it! Janet💕

Thank you Chance, for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your wonderful Art Group, “ARIZONA!” I appreciate this special recognition of my photography.

The rain was coming down quite hard and the sun is setting behind the rain, lighting up the rain, giving it this affect. It reminded me of a scene from a science-fiction film, as though a space ship was landing like in the movie “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” It was interesting when I shot this scene that it was the 30th anniversary of that film. There was going to be a special showing to mark that anniversary, at selected theaters around the country. Thank you Ruth for sharing your comment about this. It was quite unusual indeed. I have shot a lot of photography of the monsoon storms and this one is unique. Janet💕

Thank you so much Sergio for visiting my gallery and sharing your wonderful comment. I really appreciate it!

The sheets of rain coming down out of the clouds, in this very hard hitting storm, with the sun beginning to set. The light behind the rain, gave it a unique atmospheric phenomenal appearance. These are our typical monsoon cloud formations, but generally I am in the house, and don't notice. Lightning strikes are generally the reason. I joined FAA in June 2017, and that summer had the most AWEsome rainstorms. I tend to not do that any longer. Thank you Susan for stopping by and taking notice of my passion, which is capturing clouds in all their stages. I really appreciate it! Janet💕

Anita and Bella! Thank you for stopping by my gallery and sharing your lovely thoughts about this. I truly appreciate it. Janet 💕