Summer is the rainy season in Colorado, creating incredible cloud formations and dramatic light reflections on the valley floor. In this photo I captured a monster storm rolling down from the Rocky Mountains into the wide Wet Mountain Valley outside of Westcliffe, CO. Gigantic sheets of rain were drifting over the valley while openings in the enormous clouds allowed streaks of sunlight to paint the verdant green pastures on the valley floor. This image with all of its drama reminds me of paintings by Alfred Bierstadt - what do you think...?

Gear:

Nikon D810, Nikkor 24-120mm, B&W Pol Filter

Settings: Lens at 86mm, f/8, 1/80 sec, ISO 64