It's A Monsoon RED ALERT is a photograph by Janet Marie which was uploaded on November 22nd, 2017.
It's A Monsoon RED ALERT
The Arizona Summer Monsoon season, really hit hard in the month of July! This capture was the result of a super storm, moving in our direction.... more
by Janet Marie
Title
It's A Monsoon RED ALERT
Artist
Janet Marie
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The Arizona Summer Monsoon season, really hit hard in the month of July! This capture was the result of a super storm, moving in our direction. Unlike anything we had witnessed before. So amazing, to be able to capture all the EVER CHANGING, glorious, grandeur of this Monsoon rainstorm system at sundown!! Trying to catch that one amazing shot, but I was able to capture more than one great shot, this day.
The atmosphere is so dramatic, (like something out of this world, fire in the rain) that this capture in the series, set my flash off! Giving the appearance that the desert ocotillos (all green and lush from all the rain) and creosotes were in a "Star Trek" RED ALERT, RED ALERT!!” So I say, “It's A Monsoon RED ALERT!"
💜 HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO FAA GROUP ADMINISTRATORS FOR "FEATURING" THIS IMAGE IN THEIR GROUP:
*All Natural Beauty Of This World~Thanks Beth 11/25/17
*Arts Fantastic World~Thanks Romuald 11/25/17
*SunriseSunsets~Thanks Doug 11/26/17
*Art For Eternity With You~Thanks Barbara 11/27/17
*Images That Excite You~Thanks John 11/27/17
*Sunsets Sunrises Night Moon Weather And Bw~Thanks Jannice 11/29/17
*Art By God Photography~Thanks Karen 11/30/17
*The World We See Group~Thanks Robyn 11/30/17
*Beauty Of Arizona~Thanks Lucinda 12/20/17
*Surreal Perspectives~Thanks Michael 12/23/17
*Your Very Best Photography~Thanks Bob 12/24/17
*10 Plus~Thanks Stefano 05/27/19
*Southern Arizona~Thanks Chance 05/27/19
*American Desert Southwest~Thanks Jane 05/27/19
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November 22nd, 2017
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Comments (68)
Sharon McConnell
Amazing capture with bold color and drama!
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Sharon. This storm was all that. Did something a little different, using a flash. The Sonoran Desert during one of our 5 seasons, wet summer, creates amazing atmospheric conditions with amazing clouds, making for phenomenal sunsets. My camera became my color palette, paint brush, and canvas, our Creator did all the rest. Designing all the things that contribute to such a scene.
Kim Tran
Incredible shot and colours, Janet! L/f/Pin
Janet Marie replied:
Kim! Thank you for visiting my gallery and sharing such a delightful comment about my photography. I really appreciate that, the Pin, and the fave.
Alana Thrower
Very beautiful! l/f/t/p/fb
Janet Marie replied:
Alana! Thank you for stopping by and sharing such a wonderful comment about this piece. I really appreciate the Tweet, Pin, and share on Facebook. That is most generous of you!
Chance Kafka
Paying a revisit to this phenomenal photo, Janet!
Janet Marie replied:
I really appreciate that, Chance! Your first comment really encouraged me, as I almost didn’t post this, thinking it wouldn’t get a good response. But that doesn’t matter, as I love it. Thank you for your awesome complement. I really appreciate it! Janet💕
Shari Stamford Krause
Incredible, Janet Marie! It really does look otherworldly! Wow! l/f
Janet Marie replied:
Shari! Thank you so much for visiting my gallery and sharing your wonderful comment about my photography. I appreciate that and for choosing this as one of your favorites, too. Janet💕
Vanessa Thomas
Love the dramatic sky! Great capture! L/F
Janet Marie replied:
Vanessa! Thank you so much for visiting my gallery and sharing your wonderful comment about my photography. I appreciate that and for choosing this as one of your favorites, too. Janet💕
Georgia Mizuleva
Uberfabulous.
Janet Marie replied:
Well, Georgia, that's pretty fabulous of you. Thank you for your continued support of my photography. I really appreciate it!
Debby Pueschel
Oh wow Janet! How beautiful....The blue sky opening is like it is opening to heaven! FLTwPFB
Janet Marie replied:
Debby! Thank you for stopping by my gallery to share your wonderful comment. I am glad you like this and have chosen it as one of your favorites, and sharing it on Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook too. I really appreciate it! The colors were quite amazing and using a flash, really gave it a unique capture. These atmospheric conditions can only be enjoyed on planet earth. Beyond that is the vast outer-space. Janet💕
Cindy Treger
Janet, this is one awesome capture and you included a wonderful description. f/l
Janet Marie replied:
Wow, Cindy! Thank you for visiting and sharing such a great comment about this. I am glad you like it and feel it’s awesome. I appreciate knowing that and also for choosing this as one of your favorites. I appreciate you noticing the description. That means a lot. Janet 💕
Janet Marie
Karen! Thank you kindly, for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your wonderful Art Group, “NATURE LANDMARKS LANDSCAPES WILDLIFE!” It’s a pleasure to have my artwork recognized in this special way. I truly appreciate it. Janet 💕
Janet Marie
Cia! Thank you kindly for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your lovely Art Group, “DIGITAL ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY FOR A SIMPLE IMAGINATION!” I appreciate having my artwork recognized in this special way! Janet 💕
Janet Marie
Stefano! Thank you kindly, for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your wonderful Art Group, "10 PLUS!" I am delighted to have my artwork recognized in this special way. I truly appreciate it! Janet💕
Constance Lowery
excellent and beautiful photography. L/F
Janet Marie replied:
Why thank you most kindly, Constance. I appreciate you stopping and leaving such a nice comment and choosing this as one of your favorites too! Janet💕
Jane M Dahl
Wow -- the stunning colors in this are just mind blowing. I love the fact that you somehow managed to capture almost the entire color palette - blue to red to yellow and green -- all in one dramatic and what should be an award winning photo. The shrubs in the foreground almost look as if they are glowing with energy. L/F Proud to feature this in American Desert Southwest as this is truly an representation of the grandeur of this part of the country. Did I say WOW?!
Janet Marie replied:
Jane! So fabulous to hear from you. I have been concerned about you and wondering how you are. I hope this means you are doing well. What a phenomenal comment made about this piece. So glad you could witness this event, as it was an extraordinary monsoon madness event. One of my earlier captures, when I first joined FAA. Although I hesitated in posting it, not doing so until November of 2017. Thank you so very much for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your marvey Art Group, “AMERICAN DESERT SOUTHWEST!” I am truly honored to have my artwork recognized in this special way! I appreciate you feeling it’s an award winning photo, and blows your mind. I will have to try to submit it in a couple of groups that mostly never feature my photography, and see if they feel the same. If they don’t, I should probably quit them. I am elated that you like this and have chosen it as one of your favorites too! Big hugs and well wishes my dear friend! Janet 💕
Chance Kafka
Well I certainly think it was good enough to post. Even though I seldom use flash in landscapes sometimes it adds a surprising layered depth and drama to the image and it certainly works here! It's honestly probably the best use of that effect I've ever seen - it just pops so well with that sky. One time I did that and thought it worked well is my photo of a Saguaro cactus (in black and white) when it was snowing but this is way cooler. Anyway thanks for adding to Southern Arizona, it is now featured!
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you dear, Chance, for the inspiration and encouragement expressed, and the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your wonderful Art Group, “SOUTHERN ARIZONA!” I am honored for the special recognition of this piece. It means so much! Janet 💕
Grace Iradian
Gorgeous capture,gorgeous colors
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Grace! I appreciate you visiting my gallery and sharing your lovely comment about this. Janet 💕
Chance Kafka
How gorgeous is this! The color is just sublime. Also love the use of flash to highlight the desert plants and keep those clouds nice, ominous and dark - the way they should be seen! This sure makes me hope we get a really good monsoon season this year too. Amazing photo
Janet Marie replied:
Chance! I really appreciate you visiting my clouds gallery. Sometimes I forget about some of the wonderful opportunities I had to capture the dramatic beauty of the monsoon season. 2017 and 2018 had some amazing moments. I am sure 2019 will amaze us well. Thank you for your lovely words expressed about this piece. As I told Micah Offman, I held out posting this as I wasn’t sure it was good enough, or might meet with a critical eye. But I decided I love it, so I shared it. I am so happy to know that you feel it’s gorgeous and amazing. That makes me feel so good. I really appreciate it! Janet 💕
Andrew Wilson
What an amazing capture!!
Janet Marie replied:
Why thank you Andrew. You are most kind to visit my gallery and share your wonderful thoughts about my artwork. I truly appreciate your words expressed.
Janet Marie
Giuseppe Milo! Thank you for visiting my gallery and choosing this as one of your favorites. I really appreciate it. 💕Janet
Lisa Kaiser
Wow, how do you capture color like that in nature?! Wowza on this super storm capture.. Spring storms are upon us and nothing is more glorious to me. This image captures that awe I feel in my own world in nature. The light and dark are fabulously awe inspiring. This is a must share.
Janet Marie replied:
Lisa! You always know just what to say. Thank you so much for that and visiting my gallery. The Sonoran Desert during one of our 5 seasons, wet summer, creates amazing atmospheric conditions with amazing clouds, making for phenomenal sunsets. It was especially so in July and August. I didn’t even imagine what I would be able to capture. My camera became my color palette, paint brush, and canvas. I don’t have your talent to render it that way. I am elated that you like it so well with the luscious words you have expressed. Thank you for sharing it. 💕Janet
Adel Jarbou
So beautiful image Janet..F/L
Janet Marie replied:
Adel, thank you so much for visiting my gallery and sharing your thoughts about my artwork. I am glad you like it and feel it's a beautiful image. I appreciate you choosing this as one of your favorites too!
Janet Marie
Missy T! Thank you so much for visiting my gallery and choosing this as one of your favorites. I really appreciate your support. 💕Janet
Johanna Hurmerinta
Stunning! LF P
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Johanna for feeling it's stunning! To be there in person, is remarkable. I had such fabulous camera artistry to capture. The Master Artist's handiwork. I appreciate you choosing this as one of your favorites and sharing it on Pinterest too! 💕Janet