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Each Saturday, an image will be posted here that was originally posted somewhere in our forum roughly one year prior. Be sure to check back each Saturday for our blasts from the past!

In many regions tornado season is starting as cold weather begins to be struck with occasional warm fronts. Storms have fascinated photographers for generations but the process for capturing these events on film hasn't changed much over the years.

Tips for Photographing Severe Weather
Safety Issues When Photographing Severe Weather

And for those of you who'd much rather just view other photographer's images there are numerous storm photography books out there. On of my favorites is "Adventures in Tornado Alley".

To help out with the zoo photography assignment I have two announcements. First, the zoo photography assignment is being extended until the end of the month to give everyone more time to get to a zoo. The new deadline is March 31st.

Second, I have added a new zoo photography lesson. The new lesson focuses on specific types of challenges with different cage types at zoos. This lesson will help you get better shots in spite of wire enclosures, tinted glass, and poor backgrounds.

New Advanced Zoo Photography Lesson

And remember that if you have questions or would like to share non-entry zoo photos the forum discussion thread is always open!

Stormy Crossing

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