Art Love: Mike Hollingshead

Photographer Mike Hollingshead is a storm chaser.. pretty exciting don't you think? I think the words "storm chaser" sounds exhilarating doesn't it? I think it's the danger factor.  I don't know if I could actually jump into my car and just go straight into the danger zone but I do love these photos.  He clocks over 20,000 miles a year and travels all over America's heart lands. The skies are pretty incredible- I never knew clouds could do that.  His work has been featured in movies and tv- and my personal favorite was on the finale for Dexter

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21 comments

Kendall Kessler said...

Great work! Wonderful atmospheric effects!

Lauren said...

You are finding some of the best stuff lately! I love storm clouds (and I love those storm chasing shows on TWC!). With so much flat land here, if I can get out of the burbs I can see some beautiful cloud formations. I'm hard pressed to pick a favorite here, but that last one with the contrast of the yellow field against the gray? Stunning.

Elizabeth said...

wow! I thought you were taking these at first and I was like GURL! you crazy! but really, wonderful pictures!!!

Christine D. | The Plumed Nest said...

i would definitely not be a storm chaser but i am glad he is and i wish there was another way to get such amazing photos! i didn't know he worked on the last dexter (i am assuming the boat part?) i am going to have to re-watch it now!

Christine D. | The Plumed Nest said...

i would definitely not be a storm chaser but i am glad he is and i wish there was another way to get such amazing photos! i didn't know he worked on the last dexter (i am assuming the boat part?) i am going to have to re-watch it now!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful but absolutely terrifying.

Tales of Whimsy said...

Ooooo I could never do it (especially now that I'm a mom) but I LOVE seeing pictures of it. I think I've been sorta obsessed with the profession in general since Twister.

k said...

those are ca-razy pictures, but pretty epic!

molly h said...

My friend and I have talked about how amazing it would be to take a picture of a storm, but have never been successful at it; I shared this post with her. The photos are beautiful.

Kelly Brito said...

Since I watched Twister, I got a little obsessed with storms and such things. It's beautiful.
How I wish I could chase storms like him. But I have tattoos, and that's bad enough for my mom. I don't wanna kill her before her due time. =D

Eva said...

Wonderful pictures ! they are amazing!!
I love your new "title"

Bellezza said...

What amazing skies! I'd be afraid to be a storm chaser, but I like looking at the dramatic photographs.

Crystal said...

These photos are gorgeous! When I was younger I really wanted to be a storm chaser. I've always been fascinated by storms.

Alex @ telltaleblog.com said...

Whoa! those are some unbelievable photos. I love violent weather patterns. Actually just observing them, not having my house whirled up by a tornado. Those clouds, oh my! I love how the houses or cars in the photos are so tiny, definitely giving the idea that man is tiny compared to the unleashed nature.
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Melissa@Julias Bookbag said...

I love this guy's work!!! Hey Miss Erika, thank you so much for stopping by Julia's Bookbag, I really appreciate it! Always so happy to make new bloggy pals and discover their work. Much aloha!! ~Melissa

Erin said...

Nope, nope nope. Maybe it's because my only exposure to these types of storms was in the Wizard of Oz (which is understandably terrifying for a kid from the east coast where they don't have twisters!) but my impulse is to hide in the nearest basement, not run right to them with a camera! Brave guy!

Alexa said...

Oh my gosh these are incredible. Seriously absolutely amazing photos of Mother Nature in action.

Unknown said...

Oh wow! These are so intense. I love stormy skies. That's cool that his work was featured in the Dexter finale, now I want to re-watch.

Unknown said...

Oh wow! These are so intense. I love stormy skies. That's cool that his work was featured in the Dexter finale, now I want to re-watch.

The Olive Tree Blog said...

crazy!!! I live in the midwest...we are prone to tornado...! Those storms look scary!

Thelma Frayne said...

Wow - this are amazing!