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Heavy Duty
Heavy Duty

A storm was coming and the sky began to darken - Lots of high wind as well. I thought that this would be the perfect time to get out and capture this machine with a dramatic sky for a background. I had to position our Expedition so I could shoot through the window (The Glass was Down) since the wind was causing a lot of blowing sand, dirt and other debris from the nearby construction site. It's a real rush to get out in the elements when the weather turns bad! (One more in the comment section)

Sigma 10-20 at 10mm. ISO 125, Late-Afternoon, 1/200 @ f10.0, EC 0 Adjustments with Topaz Adjust and NIK Color Efex (CA)

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This was taken along the back-road near our home in Texas - They are building new roads and homes.


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July 10, 2012

 
karenemichaels.com - Karen E. Michaels

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  Nice work, Jeff.
I like all the drama with the stormy sky.
And we thought TNT knew drama!


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July 10, 2012

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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  Love the sky, color and treatment in both captures, Jeff.


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July 10, 2012

 

Jack Gaskin
  First Thats a Sky for the ages in the first shot Worthy of the Parting of the Red Sea Just AWESOME
Secondly Great POV with the Upward Angle
Third Prefer the first shot MUCH MORE DRAMATIC.
Fourth Getting down & dirty for a shot ALWAYS MAKES IT SPECIAL & MEMORABLE ;o)

The Topper however is the Real Life ( Tonka Truck )
Earthmover . I remember these when they were building the interstate system in Va back in the Early 60's AWESOME RESULTS MY FRIEND

Jack


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July 10, 2012

 

Tiia Vissak
  very dramatic!


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July 10, 2012

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  What a great capture and such a dramatic sky, Jeff. Wonderful work!


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July 10, 2012

 

Mary K. Robison
  Stunning images, Jeff!
Both are outstanding, but I like the first one a little better because the clouds seem ready to funnel the storm right down on top of the "Monster Machine". :)
I think the judges will be giving that amber machine some gold next month.


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July 10, 2012

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Totally outstanding. I agree with Mary! This is a winner!


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July 10, 2012

 

Jyri Vissak
  I agree with my daughter. Well done!


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July 10, 2012

 
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  I think you have a Winner too! The colors look so good against that stormy sky!


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July 10, 2012

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Jeff,That sure is one rough ride my friend.Excellent capture,Earthmover never was my most favorite machine to drive!!!!!


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July 10, 2012

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Fantastic POV and dramatic sky, Jeff. Perfect background for this big boy.


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July 10, 2012

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  fantastic capture and PS work, beautiful!


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July 10, 2012

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Awesome subject! The sky is beautiful!


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July 10, 2012

 

Lynn M. Whitt
  Great capture. The sky makes a great background.


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July 10, 2012

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  I believe you have another winner here Jeff, this reminds me of the one you did with the red truck. I agree, I LOVE that dramatic sky, WTG!! <><


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July 10, 2012

 
- Linda S. Smith

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  Fantastic capture Jeff! Love the dramatic sky with all the gorgeous colors! Shooting through the window didn't hamper this image at all! Well done!


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July 10, 2012

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  Ditto with Linda..love the dramatic sky ane the fantastic colors. Wonderful post processing.


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July 10, 2012

 

Stephen Zacker
  Awesome perspective and sky.


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July 10, 2012

 

Julianne Bradford
  Wow!! Both are just awesome Jeff!!! Winners both..in my book!


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July 10, 2012

 

Mike Clime
  This really stands out against that dramatic sky, Jeff!


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July 10, 2012

 

Rony Sagy
  Spectacular work here, Jeff.


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July 10, 2012

 

Katherine Kuhn
  Wonderful colors, detail & light, Jeff! Love that stormy sky!!


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July 10, 2012

 
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  What an incredible and dramatic shot this is, Jeff!!


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July 10, 2012

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  These are two amazing images, Jeff! The centre placement is fantastic and the cloud capture in both is wonderful!


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July 10, 2012

 

John Connolly
  What a fantastic sky you have captured here Jeff! Two awesome images with real impact!


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July 10, 2012

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  New Roads and Homes!!

Great news and a great image Jeff!
That sky is unbelievable!!


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July 10, 2012

 

David Phalen
  OMG Jeff the light, colors, clarity and threatening sky is spectacular!!


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July 10, 2012

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Sky, colors, lighting, clarity & mood are exceptional, Jeff! Good luck with this, my friend!


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July 10, 2012

 

Avril Young
  Simply stunning, just love that sky, so full of drama...bet we see this one again!!


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July 10, 2012

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Great drama in that sky, Jeff. It sure is great behind that impressive piece of equipment. Smart to shoot from cover too


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July 10, 2012

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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  I'm so envious of you for having this kind of weather (but do be careful of the lightning)...both are awesome images, Jeff!!


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July 10, 2012

 

Louisa Hancock
  What a great dramatic image. The treatment with the effects are fantastic


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July 10, 2012

 
- Amanda J. Tanner

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  Very dramatic image. Love the capture of the rolling clouds. That sure is a big piece of machinery. Excellent work Jeff!


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July 10, 2012

 

Ujjwal Mukherjee
  It has come out wonderfully well,Jeff! The 2nd one is very cool too!!


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July 10, 2012

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Very well done, Jeff!


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July 11, 2012

 
- Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas

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  Fantastic work Jeff!,
Amalia


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July 11, 2012

 
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  Thanks Everyone Very Much! Jeff


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July 11, 2012

 
- Mariann Kovats

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  It worth all your effort, Jeff! Fantastic dramatic sky, colors and details! I hope, we'll see this again with gold! Excellent capture!


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July 11, 2012

 

Bill Houghton
  Jeff, these are outstanding works. Thanks for your comment. Bill


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July 11, 2012

 
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  Liked them both Jeff and glad to see someone is employed. Powerful machine.


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July 11, 2012

 
- Carol Flisak

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  Both images are terrific, Jeff... love your perspective, the colors and that dramatic sky!


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July 11, 2012

 
- Mitch Spence

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  There is something extra special about that storm light, Jeff. I know what you mean, about the feel of it all. An excitement in the air. You took great advantage of it here.


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July 11, 2012

 

ALLEN O. HOWARD
  Both exceptional captures my friend! Colors, details and WOW!!!


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July 11, 2012

 

David M. Montero
  I like them both but I am partial to Heavy Duty 2. Both are exceptional Jeff.


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July 11, 2012

 

Maria Coulson
  Both are very good Jeff, I would enter both of them.


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  Thank You! Jeff


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Tammy Espino
  Both are fantastic :)


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July 11, 2012

 
- Ann Coates

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  A brilliant set of image here Jeff. The colours are phenomenal. Love that dramatic sky.


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  Thank You Tammy and Ann!


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July 12, 2012

 
- Janet McNeil

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  Both photos are fantastic!! Love the effects and dramatic sky!!


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  Thank You Janet! Jeff


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July 12, 2012

 
- Gail Sullivan

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  Hi Jeff...so dramatic ...excellent processing.


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July 13, 2012

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Another "WOW" of an image, Jeff! Both of them - this is one of the most dramatic and best skies I've seen in a very long time and the oncoming storm really makes the yellow Cat jump out. Love your POV and your processing is excellent. There is so much construction work being done in our town this summer and every time I see one of these monsters I think of you!


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July 13, 2012

 
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  Thank You Gail and Rona! Jeff


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July 14, 2012

 
- Dayna Cain

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  This is INCREDIBLE! WOW! Excellent work Jeff!


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July 14, 2012

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Great image, Jeff! Love both of them!


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  Thank You Dayna and Tom! Jeff


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July 15, 2012

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Love it Jeff!

jo ann c.


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July 18, 2012

 
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  Thank You Jo Ann! Jeff


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July 18, 2012

 
- Carole L. Parker

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  Again, I am taken aback. You are one of the best on here Jeff. Great job.


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July 20, 2012

 
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  Thanks Very Much Carole! Jeff


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July 21, 2012

 

Mary K. Robison
  Congratulations, Jeff, on your dramatic clouds in "Heavy Duty" being selected as the featured photo in this morning's Snapshot!


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November 14, 2012

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  congratulations on being selected for Snapshot!!!


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November 14, 2012

 
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  Congrats on your wonderful image and gallery being featured in Snapshot.


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November 14, 2012

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Congratulations on your gallery feature in Snapshot, Jeff. This is a beautiful and powerfully dramatic image. Great contrasts.


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November 14, 2012

 

Lana Arcemont
  Fabulous color and detail!
Congratulations!


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November 14, 2012

 
- Jill Odice

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  I love both version Jeff! Congrats on your Snapshot pick!Don't know how this one slipped under my radar :-)


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November 14, 2012

 

Maria Coulson
  Jeff, It was good to see this today on the snap shot. I knew immediately it was yours. Congratulations!


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November 14, 2012

 
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  Thanks Everyone!! Jeff


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November 15, 2012

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations on your incredible SnapShot feature Jeff!!


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November 18, 2012

 
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  Thank You Donna! Jeff


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November 19, 2012

 
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  Excellent Image, Jeff. Love the coloring and, indeed impending storm added to teh image. Great job.


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April 21, 2013

 
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  Thank You Beth! Jeff


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April 22, 2013

 
- Karen E. Gold

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  Wow. Great capture.


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  Thank You Karen!


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