Nikki’s Photography

I have yet to see a tornado in Texas since we moved there, yet here is the first one I’ve ever seen, about to touch down in Airdrie, near Calgary Alberta  while we’re on holidays.

Watching it form is surreal, and though it’s not far away I don’t feel in any danger. It formed a perfect funnel then I watched it pull back again, spawning a skinny long string-like tornado, then dissolve.

The associated clouds are ominous and dark in contrast to the sunny neighborhood where I’m standing. I learned later this afternoon that the tornado touched down in a farmer’s feild for a few moments.

I’ve taken a lot of photos of this plant and its flowers because it has such strong character and creates a beautiful sillhouette during any time of day or season. It does crowd all the other shrubs though. Still learning about gardening in the South, next time I would plant it in an open or isolated spot allowing at least 3 feet of space around it. It grows so large so quickly, with a massive thick root ball, so it’s pretty much permanent once it’s been growing for a few months.