The High Pass Material:Framed Triple Matte A violent thunderstorm breaks up

A violent thunderstorm breaks up just enough to allow sunlight to pierce the gloom over the Colorado Rockies

The summit of Haleakala on the Hawaiian island of Maui is a beautiful place to watch the sunrise

The remoteness of this location meant that we were the only people around

Violent storms crash into the Eastern Sierra mountains of California before having their clouds ripped to shreds by the jagged peaks

The High Pass Material:Framed Triple Matte A violent thunderstorm breaks upAt extremely high altitudes in Colorado, a few hearty trees attempt to grow in the harsh climate. When the frost sets in, it makes for a dramatic image.