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20 Epic Cloud and Sky Textures

I'm obsessed with severe and extreme weather, if you didn't already know that about me. Every Spring, my dad, brother, and I head out on the central planes of the U.S. to chase tornadoes and severe storms. There's really nothing in the World like witnessing the formation of a large tornado right in front of your eyes, you stand in awe of natures glory yet it makes you feel terribly insignificant at the same time.

 Over the years I've documented our trips with my camera and I've amassed nearly 75 gigs worth of storm and sky pictures. I've skimmed the top of that collection to bring you the following cloud textures... I thought "Why should I keep these pictures to myself, when they would make such great textures?" If you would like to see a few of our storm chasing pictures you can head over to my flickr gallery. Below is a quick sample of seven of the textures in the zip file located at the bottom of the post. Enjoy!

 

 

Reader Comments (37)

Amazing. Going to add these to my collection. Thank you very much!

October 30, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAJ Troxell

Stoked! These look awesome. I'll definitely be using them in some AE comps!!
Thanks so much!

October 31, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAnonymous
October 31, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterandy fitzsimon

yea these are awesome! Nice job!

October 31, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterRob

I made a request for some sky pictures in your suggestions box just the other day, and my prayers have been answered! thanks...

October 31, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAnonymous

Cool textures! I to love a crazy looking sky. Thats crazy that yall go chase storms every year. Good luck and stay safe!

October 31, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterNick

Absolutely phenomenal shots. Wanted a shot of the sky looking like a storm was just about to hit, and here you give more than one! Outstanding. This site rocks!

October 31, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterJordan

These are absolutely stunning. A true inspiration. BTW, have you tried shooting a tornado with extremely low shutter speed to capture the motion trails? Just wondering, think it could make for some fantastic untextury textures.

October 31, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterTextureWell

Thanks for all of the complements guys, I'm glad you like the textures. There are plenty more to come ;)

November 1, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterCaleb

Nice post!
I'll definitely be trying to throw these into something!
Thanks!

November 2, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAnonymous

Chouette texture. merci

November 2, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterGun Jack

Thanks a lot for sharing

November 16, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAnonymous

I've been looking for nice clouds! Thank you so much. :)

December 5, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterSmitha

Absolutely beautiful clouds! Thank you!

February 7, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterTracy

OMG!!!!!!!

May 21, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterDKT

Thanks a lot!

June 22, 2009 | Unregistered Commentersil

Pretty nice.

July 1, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterLandon

Cool set - thank you!

July 11, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterSandy_in_MD

Thanks for the fantastic clouds!

August 25, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterMelliel

awesome photos, i love it

August 30, 2009 | Unregistered Commentereven

Those are some angry looking skies. Love the post, not just going to be useful textures but also just great photographs.

thank you!

November 26, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterYanti

Caleb. Thank you so very much - (AGAIN!)

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