Shawn Rundblade

Well, we have the first EF5 tornado since 2013.

Back in June in North Dakota, a tornado threw a train. Here is a link to the NWS page with the update.

#Tornado #StormChaser #EF5

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Just gonna leave this here with no context.

A protest scene in an urban downtown setting shows a person wearing a protective face mask, glasses, and a patterned bandana raising a cardboard sign above their head that reads, 'The system has failed us.' They stand among a small group of people dressed in jackets and hats, suggesting a cool day. Behind them, blurred cars, bare winter trees, and modern buildings form the backdrop, emphasizing the public, street-level nature of the demonstration. The raised sign becomes the focal point, symbolizing frustration, resilience, and a call for change.

I grabbed this image back in February at a protest in Madison. The sign remains even more true today. So far, every system that we had been hoping would stop some of the madness has either failed, or gone un-utilized.

#StreetPhotography #ProtestPhoto #Activism #VoicesHeard #ChangeIsNow

October Photo a Day Suggestion This October, I’m challenging myself to take and share one photo every single day. To make it more fun—and to keep me accountable—I’m asking you to be part of the process. Here’s where you come in…

📷 I’m taking a photo every day in October and need your help! Suggest a theme, idea, or concept for any day and watch it come to life. Let’s make October full of creativity and surprises! 👉 shawnrundbladephoto.com/october-phot...
#PhotoADay #OctoberChallenge #CreativeCommunity

My Work Welcome to my photography portfolio — a collection of editorial, conservation, and commercial work rooted in real moments and wild places. From environmental photojournalism and wildlife stories to…

Alright, I NEED everyone's help.

I am doing a little "streamlining" to my website. I need your help to pick my 10 best images from my current portfolio to cull things down and add a short blurb to each image.

Take a peek here: shawnrundbladephoto.com/my-work/

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The Badlands. Nikon D810 and 70-200 f2.8 VR II 1/400 at f/8 ISO 200 I've rambled on before about the Badlands, but wanted to share this image a little more officially. This is the view from the visitors center. Like, right out the front door. It's not the first thing you see when you come into the park. If you happen to come in on the eastern side, you'll pass the "Notch" and "Window" trails and overlooks. If you come in from the west, you'll actually see most of the park. Well, "most" is a relative term, but I shall not discuss that.

The Badlands.

Nikon D810 and 70-200 f2.8 VR II 1/400 at f/8 ISO 200 I've rambled on before about the Badlands, but wanted to share this image a little more officially. This is the view from the visitors center. Like, right out the front door. It's not the first thing you see when you come into the…

Stormy Badlands Nikon D810 and AF-S14-24 15sec f8 ISO 100 My journey into photography My journey into photography started nearly 30 years ago or more. I've always been fascinated by storms and severe weather, and I wanted to learn how to take pictures of lightning. So, my dad gave me an old full manual film SLR, and I started learning. The more I learned and experimented, the more I fell in love with the craft. The image above was just shot within the past couple years, but it's one of my favorite lightning photos because it merges my photography, storms, and national parks.

Stormy Badlands

Nikon D810 and AF-S14-24 15sec f8 ISO 100 My journey into photography My journey into photography started nearly 30 years ago or more. I've always been fascinated by storms and severe weather, and I wanted to learn how to take pictures of lightning. So, my dad gave me an old full…

The Stormy Badlands A powerful storm unleashes lightning over the rugged Badlands — a fleeting moment of raw energy captured in striking detail.

The Stormy Badlands

A powerful storm unleashes lightning over the rugged Badlands — a fleeting moment of raw energy captured in striking detail.

Happy #WorldPhotographyDay.

Get out there and make images!

Yep, grew up in Northern IL. Summers were always muggy and terrible.

Stupid corn sweat

Close-up of a hand cradling ripe blueberries on the bush, their deep blue skin speckled with a dusty bloom. Soft sunlight highlights the texture of the berries and the natural lines of the hand, with vibrant green leaves framing the scene.

I do love me some blueberries. These are some of the "Blue Crop" variety. I can assure you, they are tasty indeed.

#Blueberries #NaturePhotography #FreshPick

Surprise on the Lake Nikon D500 and AF-S 200-500 f5.6 shot at 1/250 f/16 at ISO 400 For the second lighthouse of the trip, we stopped in South Haven, MI. Upon pulling into the parking lot, this beauty came sailing through the channel and into the lake. This is the Friends Good Will, a sloop that sails from the Michigan Maritime Museum. It's a replica, but you could easily have fooled me. Then again, I know virtually nothing about ships, so it would be easy. My daughter on the other hand, loves learning about ships.

In South Haven, MI, we caught the Friends Good Will sailing past the lighthouse. The light was harsh, but the real magic was my daughter’s joy seeing her first tall ship. ⛵#SouthHaven #TallShip #LakeMichigan

Thanks @moosepeterson.bsky.social , that means a TON!

Big Red I’ve never gone to see a lighthouse before, but on my recent trip to Michigan, I saw my first. This is Big Red. Or officially Holland Harbor Light. According to the Holland Convention and Visitors…

I’ve never gone to see a lighthouse before, but on my recent trip to Michigan, I saw my first. This is Big Red. Or officially Holland Harbor Light.

shawnrundbladephoto.com/big-red/

#photography #lighthouse #bluehour

Twas a wonderful night for my first sunset over Lake Michigan. Photos of a lighthouse to come later.

As a note, my 14-24 is missing from this shot, as well as 3 SB-800's. Not to mention the couple 200w/s monolights and such.

A large collection of various Nikon photography gear. There are 4 camera bodies, and close to a dozen lenses and a trio of speed lights.

#Photographers of BlueSky, I have a question.

I'm getting ready to record a new podcast episode (and actually make an attempt at keeping it going). I'll be talking about G.A.S. and my work toward recovery.

What experiences have you had with it, and what helped you out of it?

#10. MAGNITUDE 8.6 (2012). Sumatra, Indonesia - Located off the coast of northern Sumatra, this quake produced heavy shaking, but only a handful of fatalities, mostly caused by heart attacks. #9. MAGNITUDE 8.6 (1950). Arunachal Pradesh, India - Referred to as the Assam-Tibet earthquake, this quake produced intense shaking, triggered sandblows, ground cracks, and large landslides across the region. All told, 780 people died. #8. MAGNITUDE 8.7 (1965). Alaska, USA - Located near the Rat Islands of Alaska's Aleutian Islands, this earthquake generated a tsunami that was reportedly 35 feet high. #7. MAGNITUDE 8.8 (1906). Esmeraldas, Ecuador - Referred to as the Ecuador-Colombia earthquake, this quake produced a strong tsunami that killed 1,500 and reached as far north as San Francisco. #6. MAGNITUDE 8.8 (2010). Biobío, Chile - Occurring offshore near the city of Quirihue, this intense earthquake killed 523 people and destroyed more than 370,000 homes. #5. MAGNITUDE 9.0 (1952). Kamchatka Krai, Russia - The world's first recorded magnitude 9 earthquake triggered a massive tsunami that struck Hawaii, causing over $1 million in damages. #4. MAGNITUDE 9.1 (2011). Tōhoku, Japan - Named the Great Tōhoku earthquake, this quake and subsequent tsunami killed more than 15,000 people and displaced 130,000 more. #3. MAGNITUDE 9.1 (2004). Sumatra, Indonesia -The Sumatra-Andaman Islands earthquake triggered massive tsunamis and killed more than 280,000 people while displacing 1.1 million across South Asia and East Africa. #2. MAGNITUDE 9.2 (1964). Alaska, USA - Often referred to as the Great Alaska earthquake, the Prince William Sound earthquake, or the Good Friday earthquake, this quake and ensuing tsunami killed 130 people and caused $2.3 billion in damage. #1. MAGNITUDE 9.5 (1960). Biobío, Chile - Commonly referred to as the Valdivia earthquake or Great Chilean earthquake, the largest earthquake ever killed 1,655 people and left 2 million homeless.

For some perspective: The recent earthquake off the coast of Russia has been revised to M8.8, which would tie the 2010 Chile and 1906 Ecuador quakes as the 6th strongest earthquake ever recorded.

USGS source: www.usgs.gov/media/images...

As good ole Ms. Frizzle once said, “Take chances, make mistakes, and get messy!”

Solid advice. And I’m sorry that I have a pic of a big horn sheep butt.

Beauty in the Everyday American Robin - Nikon D500 w/200-500 f5.6 VR 1/125 f8 ISO 400 Sure, that's just an American Robin. You can find them pretty much anywhere, and lots of them. Clearly, this photo isn't about showing you some exotic animal. I just happened to see this robin taking a bath. I liked the shot, so I snapped it. I think that some of the most amazing images are of everyday occurrences. Obviously, I really enjoy seeing exotic places, or rare animals. Well crafted images of regular old things, that make us think of how amazing the world around us is, just hits differently.

Not every great photo needs an exotic subject. This is just a robin taking a bath — nothing rare, just a moment of everyday wonder. I think there’s magic in the ordinary, if we take a second to really look. #birdphotography #naturelovers #everydaymagic

If only Futurama was still running new episodes, I would hop on and yell:

Good News everyone!

Oh wait, I still can! My photography storefront is back online. Still adding things to it, but it's getting there. Take a peek.

ShawnRundbladePhoto.com/shop

Snoop Dogg, standing in front of an image that signifies the High Plains

Tequila chili lime. Hot enough to know it’s hot, but not melt your face off. Something balanced.

Like tacos? I would really like some tacos.

Doing some work behind the scenes and will be updating previously recorded podcasts. Then... I will be starting to record new ones again.

Right now, you need to follow this link, I will be adding it back to the site once I get some new content recorded.

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Thats an interesting headline for a story about solar flares…

The updraft of the storm I was chasing. This is the leading edge, and as it passed over, the area where a tornado moved into view.

A storm in the distance with a large lowered area signifying an updraft area

Radar image showing where I was for the distant picture. My position is the circle and I was looking right into the notch.

Here are a couple stills and one of my location in relation to the storm.

Went storm chasing locally yesterday. So close to getting a tornado. Was a decent looking storm as well which is always nice.

Take a peek. It felt like this was less than 100ft off the ground.