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Mesocyclone, Kansas, 2008

A tornadic supercell thunderstorm rotates over north-central Kansas on May 29, 2008. The severe cell produced multiple tornadoes.

Jim Reed is a documentary and fine art photographer specializing in severe and unusual weather. 2012 marks his 21st consecutive year of photographing our changing climate. His credits include Corcoran Gallery of Art, National Geographic, Time, Scientific American, and The New York Times. He is the author of the critically acclaimed book, "Storm Chaser: A Photographer's Journey" (Abrams, New York).