Catching Storms with Mitch Dobrowner

This daring weather chaser captures the perfect storms

By Mitch Dobrowner | Published May 13, 2014 11:46 PM EDT

“Arm of God,” Galatia, Kansas, 2009. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1, 1/4 sec at f/8, ISO 160. Mitch Dobrowner

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“Mushroom Cloud,” Near Lawndale, Minnesota, 2010. Canon EOS 5D Mark II, 24–105mm f/4L Canon EF lens; 5 sec at f/5.6, ISO 160.

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“Rope Out,” Regan, ND, 2011. Canon 5D Mark II, 24–105mm; 1/6 sec at f/8, ISO 100.

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“Shiprock and Cloud,” Navajo Nation, 2013. Sony R1; 20 sec at f/6.3, ISO 160.

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“Storm Over Field,” Lake Poinsett, SD, 2010. Canon EOS 5D Mark II, 24–105mm f/4L Canon lens; 1 sec at f/8, ISO 100.