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Caption: W I T H K R Y S T L E W R I G H T The Land
Picture of Artesia, NM
Caption: Photo: Krystle Wright On a mission to document some of the most extreme weather events in North America, photographer/director Krystle Wright and filmers Keith Ladzinski and Skip Armstrong chase massive storm systems through the American Midwest alongside renowned heavy weather lensman, Nick Moir. They traveled over 8000 miles through 7 states and here is what they encountered.
Video of Oklahoma
Caption: I have to admit, I completely underestimated the beauty that lies in the American Midwest. Until I started storm chasing, I had no idea how addictive and absolutely mesmerizing this landscape could become.
Picture of Junction City
Caption: Photo: Krystle Wright
Picture of Texas Panhandle
Caption: Photo: Krystle Wright
Video of Texas Panhandle
Caption: When these anvils start exploding into the sky, your attention starts to hone in, and you wait for which one of these cells becomes a supercell, which one of them is going to eat up all the storms around it and become the target. Once that target is set, we are in chase mode.
Video of Ralls, TX
Picture of Ralls, TX
Caption: Photos: Krystle Wright
Video of Ralls, TX
Caption: Nick Moir, hands down, is one of the most passionate photographers I’ve ever come across. He’s a brilliant photographer but he’s also, as we like to joke, he’s a weather nerd. It is amazing that he knows how to pinpoint targets and know where to be. But this is definitely not a case of just have no to be in the right place at the right time - it is a lot, a lot of fucking hard work to do this.
Video of Ralls, TX
Caption: The thrill of the chase. It definitely exists. When it comes to storm chasing, it’s a wild ride. Even though your body will feel absolutely drained and exhausted, somehow when you witness an incredible event whether it’s a lightning show or a tornado.
Picture of Ralls, TX
Caption: Photo: Krystle Wright
Video of Ralls, TX
Caption: When you here a nightcrawler, ah, just that crackle of electricity. It’s only for a second or two but it feels like almost ten seconds…
Picture of Artesia, NM
Caption: Photos: Krystle Wright
Video of Artesia, NM
Caption: Even just seeing these incredibly dark, furious clouds coming at you, no matter how tired you think you are, suddenly the body comes alive.
Picture of Laramie, WY
Caption: Photo: Krystle Wright
Picture of Imperial, NE
Caption: Photos: Krystle Wright
Video of Laramie, WY
Video of Laramie, WY
Caption: My name is Krystle Wright and I’m obsessed with experiencing the extraordinary, and driven to photograph it.
Video of Laramie, WY
Caption: W A T C H “CHASING MONSTERS” By Krystle Wright Featuring Storm Chaser & Photographer: Nick Moir
National Geographic Photographer: Keith Ladzinski
Director Of Photography: Skip Armstrong
Picture of Laramie, WY
Caption: Though documenting these storms is a thrilling experience, I must acknowledge the devastation and loss they can leave in their wake. For those who’ve suffered the loss of homes, loved ones, and livelihood, my heart goes out to you. We do this work with the utmost respect for you and for the incredible power of Mother Nature.
- Krystle Wright
