Chasing Monsoon Storms and EPIC Sunsets

[@JK005]

Stunning time lapses & photos! Well worth the chase.

[@PereaPhotography]

Judy Evans thank you Judy!

[@BrentHall]

TIMELAPSES!!!!!!!!!!!😍😍😍🙌🙌🙌⚡⚡⚡

[@PereaPhotography]

Brent Hall yeah buddy!! 👊🏼

[@deanroyer9954]

What a difference a few days and different location makes. That timelapse section when the storm hits is amazing. And that last still with the stars above and the storm below--wow. Well done.

[@PereaPhotography]

Dean Royer thank you so much Dean! Hopefully we can get out again this week for some more!

[@josephh4532]

Several great time lapses in this video! I also want to compliment you both on your choice of music in this and multiple other videos - it can make all the difference! Thanks!

[@chris_perea]

Joseph H so much appreciated joseph! i spend a lot of time choosing the music so i'm always happy when someone notices🤗thanks for watching!

[@Linxtec]

Mike's last shot was savage!

[@PereaPhotography]

THE CUBAN CHEF thank you!!

[@mitzimckay7934]

Dang! That time lapse is like the night at the disco! Fantastic! And Chris, you captured some spectacular pink rain!!!

[@PereaPhotography]

Mitzi McKay thank you Mitzi!

[@ospreywindsphotography6937]

Mike and Chris, EPIC photography indeed. Awesome job thank you so much for bringing it to us!!

[@PereaPhotography]

Osprey Winds Studios thank you! We really appreciate you watching and thank you for the kind words.

[@GauravKumar-ec8vd]

Wow! Loved the adventure and the timelapse.

[@PereaPhotography]

Gaurav Kumar thanks man!

[@jerrykalmus9581]

Terrific photos, makes all that running around with it!

[@PereaPhotography]

Jerry Kalmus thank you Jerry! Definitely worth it!

[@johnallibon2792]

Superb Stuff. Right place. right time. Well done guys.

[@PereaPhotography]

John Allibon thank you John!

[@tyeeggleston6159]

Beautiful photos...You've got to love those large outdoor photo arena areas for shooting storm photos. i love the way the sunset and the storm clouds just make everything around it "pop".....

[@PereaPhotography]

Tye Eggleston thank you Tye! It was an amazing place for sure!

[@jonglass]

Absolutely breathtaking video! And the rain seems to have actually been reaching the ground. I remember driving across 40 a few years ago, and we could see the rain falling, but it stopped before it hit the ground--apparently it was evaporating before it even hit. When we drove through it, we only got a few drops on our windshield. A day I'll never forget. I just love Arizona (when it's not 110 in the shade, that is)

[@PereaPhotography]

Jon Glass thank you Jon! And yes I’ve seen that a lot here. Pretty crazy! Thank you again for watching. Cheers!

[@matthewhenry6281]

Some beautiful time lapses and drone work. Another beautifully edited video Chris. Music was on point. Very nice photos as well. Glad your persistence paid off. 👍

[@PereaPhotography]

Matthew Henry thank you so much Matthew for the kind words!

[@billbell8800]

Great video and the pictures were amazing, thanks.....

[@chris_perea]

Bill Bell thank you for watching bill! stay safe! 🤗

[@donhuff3795]

Fantastic conditions and some amazing photos and time lapse. It was fun watching you guys chase the weather and dealing with the heat in AZ, of course it's dry heat. HaHa, 114 is hot no matter where you are. R Hogarth BBQ line is a good one. I do enjoy photographing the southwest.

[@PereaPhotography]

Don Huff thanks Don! It’s pretty nasty out there!

[@antonyhalls5322]

Beautiful images. We have just had a warm spell in the UK at about 30C to 35C. Now that's warm. I guess we never experience the temperatures you guys have to deal with. Loved Chris' shot with the foreground cactus and the beautiful colours in the sky. I am going to have to get a super-wide angle lens. Great lightning fork capture in one of yours Mike. A fantastic 9 minutes. Thanks guys.

[@PereaPhotography]

Antony Halls thanks Antony! Yeah these temps are rough, but hopefully we get more storms here soon to help cool things down a bit. Cheers!

[@phynx2006]

Composition smoposition, you both got great images, love the colors and that was one flashy light show⚡

[@PereaPhotography]

phynx2006 haha thank you Dave! Appreciate you watching there, eh.

[@alunlambert7456]

Absolutely stunning man. Wish we had storms like this. Great Vlog guys

[@PereaPhotography]

Alun Lambert thank you Alun! The monsoon season overall has been pretty lame here so I’m glad we were able to catch one of the few haha.

[@ingridfonseca3089]

Hola Mike hola Chris gracias por compartir su trabajo con la gente, increíble la soledad del paisaje y sus tormentas nocturnas se asemejaba a luces de navidad, por un momento pensé que era ficticio pero luego me sorprendió la dureza del clima y ese cambio en las temperaturas que logran esta hermosa aventura. Reitero mis felicitaciones a ustedes tres es un excelente trabajo .....👏👏👏👏🇨🇱🇨🇱🌹🌹

[@PereaPhotography]

Ingrid Fonseca muchas gracias Ingrid!

[@chris_perea]

Ingrid Fonseca muchae gracias ingrid!!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@manueladurson701]

That last photo, wow 😮

[@josephcole3187]

Can’t wait to travel again maybe next year i can get out that way for storms you guys get way more color for some reason we just get ominous mood

[@PereaPhotography]

Joseph Cole yeah we get some crazy colors at sunset with these storms. Generally they come late afternoon and even so it coincides with sunset.

[@chrisross3631]

Great images and time lapse! I don't envy the AZ temps, but the scenery is amazing. That's why I try to visit in the spring and fall!

[@PereaPhotography]

Chris Ross haha probably a smart decision. And thank you!

[@hudsonwillgo3122]

Dark confused the Heck out of me!

[@PereaPhotography]

JF Adventures haha same here buddy. There’s a few videos on YT we’ve found that helps explain a bit haha

[@DavidSenteno]

I had fun watching the excitement on both your faces. I need a photo buddy to play with...maybe a dog. Of course without thumbs I will always be setting up both cameras. 🤣🥂

[@PereaPhotography]

David Senteno haha I have to set up 2 cameras all the time. It’s not too bad once you get used to it 😂

[@travelingwithronnie2904]

Great images to both of you!

[@PereaPhotography]

Ronnie Martin thank you Ronnie!

[@johnleftwich650]

Beautiful images guys. Lots of drama.

[@PereaPhotography]

John Leftwich thank you John!

[@levi123095]

Lightning show...pretty awesome man!

[@PereaPhotography]

leviph thanks man!!

[@nrlondon7959]

Nice video. When I was a kid my parents would drive us from SoCal to Ogden Utah to visit my grandparents. Some times we stayed in St. George when lightning was going off over Zion. The bottom line is that I like lightning and want to photograph it. I was planning to take a trip to Tucson this year during monsoon season but Covid-19 changed my plans. We don't get a lot of lightning up here near Salt Lake so I know I will need to go south. Awesome video. Love the timelapses and photos. Nyall

[@PereaPhotography]

nrlondon7959 yeah we get it here more often in eastern and southeastern Arizona. Tucson is a great place for it normally. Thank you as always Nyall!

[@timwebber8630]

Nice job you guys! There is something very spiritual about the Arizona desert. Few ever realize this. Those that live there know what I'm talking about. Oh, PS: SUBSCRIBED!!!

[@PereaPhotography]

Tim Webber thank you so much Tim! Welcome aboard and we’re happy to have you. And yes you’re absolutely right, the desert is special for sure. Cheers!

[@devinrussel9509]

Great video and beautiful images! Well, as we chasers down here in the southern part of Arizona say...welcome to Yawnsoon 2020! Thus far, this year, I think, is even worse than Nonsoon 2019.

[@PereaPhotography]

Devin Russel haha Yawnsoon 2020 is awesome. Thanks for watching Devin!

[@R.Hogarth]

Amazing images! (Especially the last one where it looks a little like a skull peering down from the sky.) WOW! 115F/46C! I love it when I talk about temps like that and people go "But its a dry heat." My typical response is along the lines of "So is my BBQ, but I wouldn't want to spend an afternoon in it."

[@PereaPhotography]

R Hogarth thank you! And I’m going to have to use that bbq line lol. Cheers!

[@chris_perea]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@as616]

That was a great video. I need to give time lapses a try.

[@chris_perea]

AndyB thanks andy! yes for sure, it's so much fun!!

[@debbielowe9167]

Wow! One of the most stunning timelapses I've ever seen. I can only imagine how you felt when viewing it. You both captured great images as well.

[@chris_perea]

Debbie Lowe thank you so much debbie! it was an incredible experience for sure!

[@paulcookphotography]

Mike and Chris! Great call on leaving the dry lake bed and chasing the pink rain! That was possibly the most epic time lapse of all time at the end of the video! Outstanding work! Gotta love monsoon season in the desert! Great work you two!!! Thoroughly enjoyed this!

[@PereaPhotography]

pc3photos thank you so much! Yeah I’m happy with the decision. Hopefully the storms pick up later this week. I need more timelapses!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Wow, what beautiful images you guys got out there. I don't envy you in those hot conditions but I know what it's like . .although I think it's a bit drier heat out here in Australia in summer. Awesome as usual.

[@PereaPhotography]

Nightscape Images thank you so much Richard! I think if anyone can understand the dry heat in the Arizona summers, it’s Aussies!

[@michaeliantosca7264]

Another great video. I would like to suggest another location for monsoon rains if you haven't already been there. If you go up to Payson, Az. and take the turn towards show low, you will be brought to the turn off for Willow Springs lake. Take this turn and you will be headed back towards Payson on the rim road. You are now on top of the mongollon rim. For quite a distance you will be right on the rim, the vistas to the south are incredible and the monsoons come every day. This road will take you back to jus above Payson. Its only about an hour and a half from you.

[@PereaPhotography]

Michael Iantosca yeah I love that area. It seems like that’s the most active spot in Arizona. I think we may head up there later this week. Thanks man!

[@SteveP_2426]

Given those temperatures I'm sort of glad I decided on Flagstaff not Phoenix to stay in last year on our USA 'tour'. Great photos though. My head would have been on permanent 360degree swivel with those colours! (or colors to you Mike lol)

[@PereaPhotography]

Steve2426 haha colors, colours, favorite, favourite! My autocorrect wouldn’t even allow me to put the “u” in colors lol. And yeah smart move on choosing flagstaff!

[@jimmiller3838]

Yeah was thinking about going to Sedona this morning but the heat and the haze from the Apple fire quickly changed my mind. Decided to work on post processing in AC.

[@PereaPhotography]

Jim Miller probably a smart move Jim haha. The heat is brutal, and the smoke is making the skies terrible for photography.

[@davidcostantino1838]

I was in Mesa last month, 116 in the shade. I measured the temp on the gravel in the back yard...153. Got my first pink/orange rain just the other day. Once again, great video and pics.

[@chris_perea]

David Costantino it is crazy hot here!! i'm sure we could bake cookies in the truck😂

[@davidcostantino1838]

@@chris_perea Remember tho, "It's a dry heat" Like my oven.

[@chris_perea]

David Costantino 😂😂😂or the sauna, nobody stays longer than 10 minutes in the sauna🤔😂

[@geonerd]

Forget the heat, forget the bolts, it's those damned ants that are deadly! Back in August I pulled up to 'The Hill' at 83 and Sahuarita Rd, jumped out of the car, and started scoping out the sky. After about a minute I felt a tickle on my shoulder blade. That was the bite. It was quickly followed by a sting. Then one on my leg, and one on my butt. Looking down, I was standing directly on top of a boiling nest of harvester ants! They were all over my pant legs, both inside and out. I did a nice little dance, cursing and slapping at the stinging horde. The buggers got me in about a dozen places. The actual pain wasn't too bad, but the subsequent swelling and itching went on for a week of misery. Little monsters!! In over a decade of chasing, I've never managed to stand on an ant hill. Until now! Sheesh! ;) I used to chase up by Phoenix and I8 west, but like you say, the temperatures can be so miserable. And with the lovely Sonoita area just 45 minutes from home, I usually default to heading SE from Tucson. Nice channel, and some awfully nice photography! :)

[@PereaPhotography]

Haha I know exactly what you mean about the ants. I’ve stood in an ant pile but was lucky enough to see ants on my shoes before they got me. But man they’re always there in the places we pull over to shoot for some reason! Thanks for watching!

[@MidlifeRovers]

Great Video Guys... sorry I was late to the party :(

[@PereaPhotography]

dVos Jay haha no worries buddy 👊🏼

[@rontopp]

Ask Olbinski about it. He seems to be enjoying the series.

[@PereaPhotography]

ron topp yeah talked a little bit with him last week on Instagram, he says this year is even worse than last year. I hope it changes soon!

[@DesertPackrat]

Just 109 degrees. Are you guys Arizonans or not? Not allowed to complain until triple digits. Reminds me of my favorite line from the movie “Dune” which I will paraphrase: “ is to train the faithful.” Check out “Night Manager” on Amazon Prime if you like spy thrillers. Not perfect but enjoyable. Just came back from Hannigan’s Meadows via Clifton/Morenci. Storms all over the place.

[@PereaPhotography]

DesertPackrat I’ll have to check it out! And yeah I would love to get up to Hannigan’s meadow. Such a beautiful area. And born and raised here lol. At 109, the juice ain’t worth the squeeze 😂 Unless there are conditions I can’t replicate in October, I’ll pass haha. A good monsoon storm will definitely get me outside!

[@keating_around]

I still have to get out there to try that “dry heat”. 90 here “feels like” 103 on weather channel app. 😅

[@chris_perea]

Keating Around above 106 i can't really tell a difference anymore 😂it's just miserable 🥵

[@keating_around]

Chris Perea lol. People would be in the hospital if it hit 109 here.

[@PereaPhotography]

Keating Around at 114, dry or not I’d rather be inside watching Netflix haha. But seriously F that humidity you guys have in Florida. 😂

[@tylerjay_]

Chris Perea not to me! I can def tell a difference between 106 and 116 🥵 over it!

[@RobJorg]

400e of a second is a reall fast shutterspeed for a timelapse.

[@PereaPhotography]

Rob Jorg yeah generally I try and have it a bit longer, especially for lightning, but when my interval is only 1 second to catch the fast moving clouds, I’m ok with it. Cheers!

[@RobJorg]

@@PereaPhotography its the result that counts. don't you just love that D850?. wonderful camera.

[@PereaPhotography]

Rob Jorg agreed, and yes the d850 is a beast!

[@SunDevilPilot]

Netflix - Stranger Things is a must see if you haven’t watched it already. Enjoyed the video!

[@chris_perea]

P Todd stranger things is great!! we watched it twice now i think😇thanks for watching!!

[@rubberdiscoduck]

Wow great stuff what are your settings for your time lapse

[@PereaPhotography]

scott haney around 3 second shutter speed, 4 second interval, and 938 shots later haha. Thank you!

[@smilesmile78]

did you get any of last nights red sun. I Maricopa we had a red sun from the smoke

[@chris_perea]

Sean Leonard we didn't have a chance to go out last night but i saw the sky yesterday morning 😱thanks for watching sean! stay cool 🥶 😁

[@Enrique-the-photographer]

Nice video, great captures, you guys should consider doing this professionally (Hahaha). Stay safe.

[@PereaPhotography]

Enrique haha thank you buddy!

[@DroneDreaming]

Chris colors are much better on her pictures. :)

[@PereaPhotography]

Liubomir Paut that’s usually the case most of the time 😂

[@DroneDreaming]

@@PereaPhotography Canon colors are better?! :D

[@PereaPhotography]

Liubomir Paut haha definitely not.

[@DroneDreaming]

@@PereaPhotography :P

[@chris_perea]

Liubomir Paut of course they are better, it's canon😜😜😜😜

[@PTPhotography]

if you guys like crime/detective stuff...we just started watching Blacklist and really like it.

[@chris_perea]

yeah blacklist is good!! we watched it last year😊we found a few new shows to watch on amazon prime. one is an icelandic show called trapped, it's great!!

[@PereaPhotography]

Phillip Thomas Photography I just need to watch the last season of Blacklist! Love that show!

[@PTPhotography]

@@PereaPhotography for sure!! We are on season 2! The umbrella academy is a little strange but has excellent character development and cinematography. But definitely worth watching as well.

[@PereaPhotography]

Phillip Thomas Photography oh yes we just finished the 2nd season of Umbrella Academy as well. Loved that show!