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Updated August 22 2010 2010 chase page, NEW gallery page & Gallery1 information updated
(Make sure you mention StormscapesDarwin.com when purchasing your new website!)
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Peter Jarver Master of Photography A.I.P.P
1953-2003
This site is dedicated to the late Peter Jarver who lived in the Northern Territory for many years photographing our wonderful storms and landscapes. His inspiration and passion as a storm chaser encouraged me to pursue my own chasing and photography interests. I hope that my own photographs show the same passion, so please, enjoy .
StormscapesDarwin thanks Reed Timmer of Tornadovideos.net for use of his tornado and severe weather photographs throughout my website. All images used with permission and shall not be copied, reproduced or otherwise and remain the property of Reed Timmer and Tornadovideos.net.
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WWW.STORMCHASER.CA
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"INCREDIBLE lightning photos!"
Reed Timmer Tornadovideos.net
"Anyone who loves storm chasing or thunderstorms themselves needs to see these photos. Want to see more? Go check out Mikes website. He does incredible work."
Cathy L Gregg, Rhino Concepts
Mike O'Neill - Internationally recognized Storm Chaser.
Photographing Darwin's lightning, thunderstorms &
tropical cyclones.
2009 Featured in French GEO Magazine, 2010 Maxima Europe Magazine, and August 2010 National Geographic Channel's Naked Science program titled Lightning Chasers
If you'd like to become a storm spotter go to...
Australia go to http://www.bom.gov.au/storm_spotters/index.shtml
(Darwin harbor storm with a wonderful strike as reward!)
Photos are available as prints, canvas or fully framed. Email me if you have any specific requirements re sizing. They are in the galleries arranged as below. All my images herein are for sale - so they won't necessarily be in the galleries at times.
Photo A Photo B Photo C
* Note: There are no delivery charges applicable to Darwin city or Darwin's rural residents as far as Noonamah. A small fee may be applicable beyond Noonamah.
*Corporate and private businesses, hotel or tourist houses: Enhance your conference room, office or reception area and impress business colleagues, guests, potential clients with a professionally framed, unique 'Image of the Territory'. Storm photos are spectacular additions to any wall space. *Special rates will apply dependent on sizes & quantity ordered.
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I support the Angel Flight organization and part proceeds of any photo sale will be donated to this wonderful service. Angel Flight is non-profit service operated in Australia as well as the USA and pilots volunteer their aircraft and time for free and medical personnel do the same to transport those in need of medical attention to major medical centres when otherwise they could not do so.
So please, if you see an Angel Flight donation tin drop in some money to aid them. You can visit their site and make a donation online here:
http://angelflight.com.au/html/home.cfm
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Image below (c) Brian Morgant. Brian is part of the Tempest tour team and you can view his outstanding images on his site at
Brian Morganti's Stormeffects.com website
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http://www.canon.com.au/
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DARWIN'S WEATHER
Darwin averages over 80+ storm days per year during the months late October right through to the end of April. Our weather is akin to Florida, USA having a similar tropical climate.
March to late September is the 'dry' season with average daytime temps around 32C and overnight as low as 17 (which is considered very chilly!) Our transitional period from the dry to the 'wet' season is known as the 'build up' whereby daytime temps rise to 34C but humidity levels rising considerably from 30 to 90!.
Little relief from the steamy conditions come until storms or showers arrive giving a much needed reprise from the 'troppo' conditions! Our monsoon period is from December to April and this is the most active period for cyclones. Storm chasing in Darwin can be time consuming and rewarding with many days of activity.
(Great photo below captured of a morning double rainbow over the ocean in Darwin. Photo used with kind permission from Nolan Caldwell)
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What's the best way to describe storm chasing?
I'm often asked what it is like to storm chase. It's hard to describe in a few words but it's something that for me was life changing once I got exposed to it. Until you've actually been out underneath an intense thunderstorm with multiple strikes around you close by and thunder ripping through your body, it's an adrenalin rush to the extreme. It's being awe-struck at the power of nature and how insignificant you feel when observing it!
I think you get my meaning....
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NEW! Brilliant site on cyclones, hurricanes and typhoons both past and current. Loads of information and archived material to view. It has up to date information with graphics and photos, a forum and glossary. Highly recommended and something I'll be viewing often.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHcSo6jLRgo
Sherrie Chavez Photography.
http://www.sherriechavezphotography.com/
Now it's time to get the real feeling of the world of storm chasing , so hold on! There's so many aspects to what this guy experiences which many chasers enjoy - it's worth the look right to the end!
(An afternoon thunderstorm approaching Darwin city from the east)
Tornado chase tours 2010/11 for the USA? - here:
Links and local Darwin businesses that I recommend you
visit/use:
Mark Hamilton, A truly gifted photographer in Darwin with stunning portrait images. I have no hesitation recommending Mark for wedding or commercial photography, event, model portfolio or glamor photography in Darwin.
http://www.hamiltonphotont.com/
NEW! *Northern Rock Pest Control.
Peter & Belinda Gray can eradicate those unwanted pests from your home or property. Peter has many years of experience and specializes in termite erradication, fleas and ticks, rodents and possums & all other general nasties. Treatments and reports an essential part of living in the Territory. Free quotes and defence and seniors discounts apply! All work is guaranteed. Tell them you found them on my website! Give Northern Rock Pest Control on (08) 8931 2254 or 0419 996 324
Darwin's premier air charter company. I highly
recommend using Chartair for all your corporate and personal flight requirements.
http://www.chartair.com.au/
For more than 30 years, Chartair has served the Northern Territory with a unique blend of professionalism, innovation and absolute commitment to the needs of our customers. Our 'no-compromise' approach to safety and efficiency is second to none - that's why more people choose to fly with Chartair, for business or pleasure.
For all your corporate, special occasion or personal limousine requirements, I am proud to be associated and recommend Darwin's finest. Professional, prompt and friendly. You need look no further. Business owner/driver, Alan reflects the service you expect and portrays true Darwin hospitality.
http://darwinlimos.com/
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Great local company for all your framing needs. Darren has some superb photos and oils on display for sale and a fantastic sports memorabilia collection - some very sought after items indeed! Darren's expertise is well known and my images are professionally framed at Total Picture Frames. You can view my work at his premises and are available for purchase.
Talk to Darren at:
Total Picture Frames
350 Bagot Road, Millner, Darwin.
Ph:(08) 8948 3770 Fax: (08) 8948 3773
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Traveling through the Northern Territory would not be complete without a stop-over in Katherine, roughly 290km south from Darwin. It's the gateway to Katherine Gorge and many other fantastic places to visit! Go to this link for all the information on what's happening there:
http://www.webpage-nt.com/
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Territory Hardware Agencies Pty Ltd are suppliers to many companies, individuals throughout the NT, including Bunnings, Mitre10 to name a few. Nolan Caldwell is your contact.
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*an be assured of professional, quality work. Frank specializes in digital print and canvas printing, so speak to rank and tell him you found him here! My storm shots are on display in his shop.
Interested in nature and avian photography? Want to see AustralAsia's finest? Jump on this site for a world of outstanding photography of all kinds - you've never seen nature so close! Join the forum and share your images also!
http://australasiaforum.net/australasia/index.php
Australian government weather site for all info and if you'd like to participate as a storm spotter also: http://www.bom.gov.au/
Dave Drummond is an experienced storm chaser in the US. He chases for his local TV station Channel 11 in Texas and has several storm related businesses also. Check out Dave's website - there's a host of neat items to view and watch.
Craig Maire's storm chasing page.
Craig hails from Des Moines, Iowa in Tornado Alley.
A seasoned chaser and has encountered many severe storms; none more frightening and memorable than the Greensburg EF5 tornado. Great images and a priceless weather newscast of the Greensburg event, something to keep and never forget.
http://www.tornadoproject.com/index.html
U.S. Meteorologist Jeff Haby's awesome information weather site:
http://www.theweatherprediction.com/
The link below allows you to take the online weather school course, view
WRF live graphics and much more.
http://www.srh.weather.gov/jetstream/
* NEW! Andrew Revering is a storm chaser for KSTP Ch5 in Minneapolis, MN and maintains a wonderful storm chasing site with outstanding images here at: http://www.revering.net/
NEW! Don't know who are storm chasers around the world? Andrew Revering has a brilliant list of hundreds of storm chasers' sites. Click on the link below. Highly recommended.
New! Brian Emfinger's storm chasing page. Brian is a professional camera operator for his local News station KHBS-KHOG 40/29 ABC in Osark Arkansas. Brian has extensive footage and photos and also chases for Tornadovideos.net via live stream. Check out Brian's awesome site here and log onto the weather blog for Akansas's latest weather and chase photos by Brian:
ttp://downunderchase.com/storminfo/
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/sunearth.html
http://www.rap.ucar.edu/weather/model/
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/
http://skywarn.com/
Storm chase website for Verne, Michael and Eric Carlson.
Packed with wonderful photos and information from years of chasing!
Verne Carlson who is part of the Denver abc Channel 7 storm chasers and who has a storm blog site. Up to date and highly informative reports with photos and video.
http://stormchaserco.blogspot.com/2008/04/best-ww3-flights-yet.html
Nolan Caldwell's site with some excellent nature and storm photos from Darwin and beyond!
http://www.encimages.com.au/index.html
Shaun Galman and Russ Gawthorp's awesome lightning and weather site from Lightning Ridge, New South Wales.
http://ridgelightning.com/
Nick Moir is partnered with several other outstanding photographers on this Australian site below. See Nick's 'Tropical Chaser' gallery featuring both of us chasing for European GEO Magazine in 2007.
http://www.oculi.com.au/
Michael Bath's outstanding lightning and storm page with loads of info.
http://www.lightningphotography.com/
Renowned chaser & the man who started it all! Warren Faidley's severe weather website
http://stormchaser.com/
George Kourounis - Canadian storm chaser and world adventurer and host of the Weather Channel's new Angry Planet series
http://www.stormchaser.ca/Angry_Planet/Angry_Planet_Intro.mov
http://www.stormchaser.ca/
Brisbane Storm Chase website - loads of technical info and tools, satpics and sounding information.
http://www.bsch.au.com/index.shtml
Canadian storm chaser Rob MacDonald in Manitoba, Canada has a new website featuring some fantastic lightning and supercell images. Well worth a view!
http://prairieskystormchasing.weebly.com/
University of Wyoming for all worldwide Skew-T sounding data
http://weather.uwyo.edu/upperair/sounding.html
Marty Poulwelse's lightning and storm photography page
http://www.ozlandscapes.com/severeweather/2006-11-15/index.html
http://www.tornadochaser.net/
Meteorologist Josh Wurman's (DOW owner) webpage
http://www.cswr.org/contents/joshuawurman.htm
Fantastic weather related site for Australia with satellite, radar images and forecasts for all capital cities and even suburban & rural areas. Lots of information you can use to help storm chase with.
http://ozforecast.com.au/
Roger Edwards and Tim Vasquez' FAQ storm site. Plenty of great information from seasoned experienced chasers in the USA.
http://www.stormeyes.org/tornado/chasing/FAQ/
CHEERS!
MIKE
Michael Bath & Jimmy Deguara for the computer and chasing advice. George Korounous, Canadian storm chaser and adventurer for all the friendly emails and permission to show his exploits and links on the site. Nolan Caldwell for his photography tips . Reed Timmer from TornadoVideos.net for the long emails over the years and answering questions from day one without hesitation and allowing me to post his photos without requiring to continually ask for permission!
Local business around Darwin who have my photos on display or allow me to leave my business cards. Anyone who kindly leaves comments on the site or via email and of course the visitors - thanks all!
