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capturing earth’s most extreme skies

Photographing the array of fascinating weather provided by severe thunderstorms from tornadoes to Transient Luminous Events (TLEs)

Hank Schyma

A knack for wrangling tornadoes and charming rattlesnakes earned Hank Schyma the nickname “Pecos Hank” after Texas fake-lore legend Pecos Bill. Hank is a musician, author, storm chaser and filmmaker known for his stunning weather photography, nature documentaries, and educational science videos. Over three decades of chasing storms, he has documented extreme tornadoes and thunderstorms and is credited with the discovery of the “green ghost,” a rare upper-atmospheric electrical discharge. Clips from his extensive video and photography catalog appear in movies and documentaries from National Geographic, Disney, BBC, Discovery and many more. Life as a devoted songwriter and musician, dove-tailed harmoniously with his pursuit of Mother Nature’s mysteries. His cinematic voodoo rock-n-roll and surfy western twang echo the lonely roads he travels. His book “Storm, Chasing Nature's Wildest Weather” brings together the very best of his work, featuring dramatic photography, unforgettable stories from the road and clear, engaging explanations of the science behind the storms. 

 

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