The storm rolled through northwest Pensacola, Florida this morning with a fury of raindrops tearing at my windows. Deep resounding thunder boomed in the background, while fierce slashes of lightning tore through the dark skies. Flocks of cranes swarmed to the fields near my home, waiting for the rain to make temporary lakes filled with bugs ready for the taking. It was a glorious morning and I reveled in the beauty exploding all around me. The trees heavy with bloom, drooped in the rain.
The gloom was deep in the field. My flash went off for the top picture.
This was closer to how it looked. At 8 am the street lights out front of our houses were still lit. Tornado watches and flash flood watches were issued quickly.
Through the horse-hole after the rains departed.
The cranes were air born! Breakfast time!
The trees heavy in bloom smell like lilacs.
This Sunday interlude to your day was inspired by, The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge, “Early Bird.”
Thanks for stopping by for a visit, I loved seeing you all!
Hello Colleen! You described my morning here in south Florida with the exception of the cranes. There was a tornado warning and we were told to take shelter immediately. So I was in the bathroom with my two dogs for about an hour. Ha, ha! Too bad. I prefer looking at the rain and lightning. I’m glad you’re okay. 😀
Oh Vashti! I am just glad you all are o.k. The storms are so intense sometimes it is best to be safe than sorry. I lived in Okeechobee, FL years ago. I remember that part of South Florida well. Have a wonderful day. <3
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Love your pictures. Early morning is my favorite time of day.
Thanks Michelle. I slept in to the sound of thunder and rain. Heavenly!
We had the same here. Hugs.
Wonderful wet, green morning in your photographs. Beautiful.
Thanks Viva! 💖
Beautifully soaked, Colleen. Great Sunday start!
Thanks Mark. 😊💖
Great idea for pics!
Thank you Joy 💖
Very atmospheric and it looks great although it can be very dangerous at times, I’m sure.
It was an eerie morning. The storms have passed and it is clearing out. 💖
As always, Colleen—beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing them with us 😀
You are welcome. <3
I could almost smell the heady scent from the drooping blossom.
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
It was truly glorious David. The honeysuckle is blooming throughout those trees too. I will try and get some pictures of the vines. 😉 <3 Hugs to you also!
I know they are dangerous, but thunderstorms have always appealed to me. Something about the unbridled power of nature. We had a glassed-in front porch growing up and it was the only one on the block that we could be in during a storm. (false sense of security). Send them up to the northeast ! ☺ Van
LOL Van. I love the storms too. I wanted to head out for a walk, but it is not safe with the thunder and lightning in the area. Best to say in and watch from outside the window. <3
One time we were walking along a locals’ beach spot called Sunset (where I saw my first green flash at sunset) and it was storming and blowing like mad. I love being out in storms and am not scared at all, figuring it’s my own stupid fault if I got struck my lightning or something. But, there was a car parked under a tall half-dead tree, with some people in it. So, I impulsively ran over to the car and banged on the window, even though I usually just mind my own business, interrupting two kids making out. They were pissy, but rolled down the window. I was like “you’d better move your car so it’s not parked under the tree.” They were still mad, but grudgingly moved their car away from the tree, but still facing in that direction. Within about a minute after they did that, the whole top of the tree snapped off and landed right where the car had been. The kids did an immediate 360 and headed down the road towards us. Their faces were white as milk as pulled up next to us to give us a shaky thank you. LOL No idea why I rambled on with that story, but…
I loved that story! You could write an excellent flash fiction episode out of that! <3
I hope it’s headed our way (south of you)! We need the rain! It keeps teasing like it’s going to rain, but it doesn’t. 🙂
It is headed toward Tallahassee I believe. Tornado watches are moving eastward.
Aww, poo. But the wind is picking up, so, maybe… 🙂 Wind is picking up, though, so there’s hope yet.
I am all in favor of sharing my rain and storms anytime I can. <3
Oh I hope all is OK now? Tornado watch?
The photos definitely show how powerful a storm it was…
Have a glorious early bird start to your Sunday!
Thank you Lia. The skies are dark and foreboding again and another wave of storms is threatening. Typical spring weather in Florida. Have a beautiful Sunday too, my friend.
I adore it when it gets so atmospheric right before a Florida storm, and everything turns that brilliant, intense green. So magically moody.
I so agree my dear fairy. Now you know where much of my inspiration comes from. Magic blooms in those atmospheric conditions! 😉
Must have been some heavy rain to tell from the big puddles…
Yes tornadoes were in the area.
OMG… I would have peed in my pants… I am so scared of tornadoes. Hope everything turned out well.
No tornadoes, thank goodness. Storms are still moving through. We are quite tropical here. Humid and warm! <3
Actually what I love!!! But no sun without shadow… 😉 Hope the sun is back soon!!!