Shawn Rundblade
@shawnrundblade.bsky.social
Storm chaser, photographer, and National Park wanderer—if it’s wild, I’m there. 🌪️⚡ From electric skies to rugged landscapes, I capture nature at its most intense. Conservation meets adventure. Let’s chase the light. 📸 ShawnRundbladePhoto.com
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For those just coming to BlueSky:
I'm a photographer, a storm chaser, a dad, a science junkie, and a National Park and adventure nut. Slowly working on actually making vids on photography and my adventures.
I'd love a follow, but it's cool if you don't.
"I want you to want me." - Cheap Trick
I'm a photographer, a storm chaser, a dad, a science junkie, and a National Park and adventure nut. Slowly working on actually making vids on photography and my adventures.
I'd love a follow, but it's cool if you don't.
"I want you to want me." - Cheap Trick
Updating my photojournalism page and still can’t believe I photographed the Harris Rally in Milwaukee last year. Truly life-changing. Grateful for that moment—and hoping for more like it ahead.
#Photojournalism #Milwaukee #HarrisRally #DocumentaryPhotography
shawnrundbladephoto.com/presidential...
#Photojournalism #Milwaukee #HarrisRally #DocumentaryPhotography
shawnrundbladephoto.com/presidential...
Presidential Campaign Rally
I finally accomplished a life goal. I photographed a presidential campaign rally. On top of that I photographed a sitting Vice President!
shawnrundbladephoto.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Updating my photojournalism page and still can’t believe I photographed the Harris Rally in Milwaukee last year. Truly life-changing. Grateful for that moment—and hoping for more like it ahead.
#Photojournalism #Milwaukee #HarrisRally #DocumentaryPhotography
shawnrundbladephoto.com/presidential...
#Photojournalism #Milwaukee #HarrisRally #DocumentaryPhotography
shawnrundbladephoto.com/presidential...
Well, after messing up the audio last week, and not doing an amazing job getting it set this week... here is Week 3's entry for the contest I am in.
Do I claim to be a singer...NOPE. Am I having fun? Absolutely.
youtu.be/j-VYxjuYzQM
Do I claim to be a singer...NOPE. Am I having fun? Absolutely.
youtu.be/j-VYxjuYzQM
Human Karaoke Performance
YouTube video by ParmaShawn Karaoke
youtu.be
November 29, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Well, after messing up the audio last week, and not doing an amazing job getting it set this week... here is Week 3's entry for the contest I am in.
Do I claim to be a singer...NOPE. Am I having fun? Absolutely.
youtu.be/j-VYxjuYzQM
Do I claim to be a singer...NOPE. Am I having fun? Absolutely.
youtu.be/j-VYxjuYzQM
Chicago and Milwaukee both have their charm, but Chicago’s “L” has my train-loving brain locked in. Here’s the L by Washington Library and a look at the Sears Tower—yes, Sears. Always Sears. #Chicago #Photography #UrbanPhotography
November 19, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Chicago and Milwaukee both have their charm, but Chicago’s “L” has my train-loving brain locked in. Here’s the L by Washington Library and a look at the Sears Tower—yes, Sears. Always Sears. #Chicago #Photography #UrbanPhotography
What will #winter bring this year? Will it be continued abnormally warm? Will it get to normal? Will I be photographing bikers riding across a frozen Lake Monona in #Madison again?
#Photojournalism #EnvironmentalPhotography #WinterCycling #MonochromePhotography #ClimatePhoto #WisconsinPhotography
#Photojournalism #EnvironmentalPhotography #WinterCycling #MonochromePhotography #ClimatePhoto #WisconsinPhotography
November 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
What will #winter bring this year? Will it be continued abnormally warm? Will it get to normal? Will I be photographing bikers riding across a frozen Lake Monona in #Madison again?
#Photojournalism #EnvironmentalPhotography #WinterCycling #MonochromePhotography #ClimatePhoto #WisconsinPhotography
#Photojournalism #EnvironmentalPhotography #WinterCycling #MonochromePhotography #ClimatePhoto #WisconsinPhotography
Normally, I listen to podcasts at 1.3x since my brain runs a bit faster. One day, I switched to normal speed and thought "What's wrong with Moose? He's talking so slowly" I was concerned until I realized it was back on 1x speed.
Today, the opposite happened, and I thought he had too much caffeine.
Today, the opposite happened, and I thought he had too much caffeine.
Moose Podcast #476 - "The Price of a Ribbon" https://wp.me/p6YJx-iF6 We all seek advice, especially about our photography. It's who is giving the advice and how we process it that really matters, don't ya think? Let's talk…
https://www.moosepeterson.com/blog/moose-podcast-476-the-price-of-a-ribbon/
https://www.moosepeterson.com/blog/moose-podcast-476-the-price-of-a-ribbon/
November 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Normally, I listen to podcasts at 1.3x since my brain runs a bit faster. One day, I switched to normal speed and thought "What's wrong with Moose? He's talking so slowly" I was concerned until I realized it was back on 1x speed.
Today, the opposite happened, and I thought he had too much caffeine.
Today, the opposite happened, and I thought he had too much caffeine.
You know, I enjoy karaoke. Am I a top notch singer? Nope, not at all. But I enjoy it and have a decent range both in styles and octaves.
Entered a contest which lasts 4 weeks (if I make the final) here is song 1:
Hurt Sung by ParmaShawn #Karaoke
youtu.be/mlJI72uiE9c
Entered a contest which lasts 4 weeks (if I make the final) here is song 1:
Hurt Sung by ParmaShawn #Karaoke
youtu.be/mlJI72uiE9c
Hurt Sung by ParmaShawn Karaoke
YouTube video by ParmaShawn Karaoke
youtu.be
November 16, 2025 at 8:28 PM
You know, I enjoy karaoke. Am I a top notch singer? Nope, not at all. But I enjoy it and have a decent range both in styles and octaves.
Entered a contest which lasts 4 weeks (if I make the final) here is song 1:
Hurt Sung by ParmaShawn #Karaoke
youtu.be/mlJI72uiE9c
Entered a contest which lasts 4 weeks (if I make the final) here is song 1:
Hurt Sung by ParmaShawn #Karaoke
youtu.be/mlJI72uiE9c
And speaking of the #aurora...
This is one of my favorite images, and you can have a print of your own to display. Take a peek, and hopefully order one today.
shawnrundbladephoto.com/product/dist...
#northernlights #landscapePhotography #astrophotography
This is one of my favorite images, and you can have a print of your own to display. Take a peek, and hopefully order one today.
shawnrundbladephoto.com/product/dist...
#northernlights #landscapePhotography #astrophotography
November 16, 2025 at 1:44 AM
And speaking of the #aurora...
This is one of my favorite images, and you can have a print of your own to display. Take a peek, and hopefully order one today.
shawnrundbladephoto.com/product/dist...
#northernlights #landscapePhotography #astrophotography
This is one of my favorite images, and you can have a print of your own to display. Take a peek, and hopefully order one today.
shawnrundbladephoto.com/product/dist...
#northernlights #landscapePhotography #astrophotography
A couple nights ago, I went out to try my hand at a Timelapse of the #aurora. It was only my second attempt, so clearly I am still learning. Shot with my D500 and a 24-70. Exposure was roughly 2s and the internal was around 4s.
Annoyed at the cars, but my fault for the location. Alas...here you go.
Annoyed at the cars, but my fault for the location. Alas...here you go.
November 16, 2025 at 1:39 AM
A couple nights ago, I went out to try my hand at a Timelapse of the #aurora. It was only my second attempt, so clearly I am still learning. Shot with my D500 and a 24-70. Exposure was roughly 2s and the internal was around 4s.
Annoyed at the cars, but my fault for the location. Alas...here you go.
Annoyed at the cars, but my fault for the location. Alas...here you go.
November 13, 2025 at 2:44 AM
I'll never laugh at photogs for their position choices. Where you stand to make the image you see if entirely up to you. While I tend to look for the views in areas where photogs aren't, that sometimes doesn't work out for me.
Behind the couple photos you see were like 20 more. I'm all by myself.
Behind the couple photos you see were like 20 more. I'm all by myself.
November 8, 2025 at 2:49 AM
I'll never laugh at photogs for their position choices. Where you stand to make the image you see if entirely up to you. While I tend to look for the views in areas where photogs aren't, that sometimes doesn't work out for me.
Behind the couple photos you see were like 20 more. I'm all by myself.
Behind the couple photos you see were like 20 more. I'm all by myself.
Aside from photography, I also enjoy karaoke. I’m going to start recording my performances, mostly to gauge how I’m improving.
Speaking of improving, here’s me messing up “Amish Paradise” by Weird Al.
Me messing up Amish Paradise by Weird Al - Karaoke
youtu.be/_cfhGSPnb3c
Speaking of improving, here’s me messing up “Amish Paradise” by Weird Al.
Me messing up Amish Paradise by Weird Al - Karaoke
youtu.be/_cfhGSPnb3c
Me messing up Amish Paradise by Weird Al - Karaoke
YouTube video by ParmaShawn Karaoke
youtu.be
November 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Aside from photography, I also enjoy karaoke. I’m going to start recording my performances, mostly to gauge how I’m improving.
Speaking of improving, here’s me messing up “Amish Paradise” by Weird Al.
Me messing up Amish Paradise by Weird Al - Karaoke
youtu.be/_cfhGSPnb3c
Speaking of improving, here’s me messing up “Amish Paradise” by Weird Al.
Me messing up Amish Paradise by Weird Al - Karaoke
youtu.be/_cfhGSPnb3c
Wow, it's been a bit since I posted or even hopped on to check what's up.
Hopefully your fall season’s getting off to a good start. I’ve barely picked up my camera the past couple months unfortunately. I'll be doing my best to get back into the groove.
Until then, here's last fall. See the ALT!
Hopefully your fall season’s getting off to a good start. I’ve barely picked up my camera the past couple months unfortunately. I'll be doing my best to get back into the groove.
Until then, here's last fall. See the ALT!
October 31, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Wow, it's been a bit since I posted or even hopped on to check what's up.
Hopefully your fall season’s getting off to a good start. I’ve barely picked up my camera the past couple months unfortunately. I'll be doing my best to get back into the groove.
Until then, here's last fall. See the ALT!
Hopefully your fall season’s getting off to a good start. I’ve barely picked up my camera the past couple months unfortunately. I'll be doing my best to get back into the groove.
Until then, here's last fall. See the ALT!
Well, we have the first EF5 tornado since 2013.
Back in June in North Dakota, a tornado threw a train. Here is a link to the NWS page with the update.
#Tornado #StormChaser #EF5
www.weather.gov/media/fgf/En...
Back in June in North Dakota, a tornado threw a train. Here is a link to the NWS page with the update.
#Tornado #StormChaser #EF5
www.weather.gov/media/fgf/En...
www.weather.gov
October 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Well, we have the first EF5 tornado since 2013.
Back in June in North Dakota, a tornado threw a train. Here is a link to the NWS page with the update.
#Tornado #StormChaser #EF5
www.weather.gov/media/fgf/En...
Back in June in North Dakota, a tornado threw a train. Here is a link to the NWS page with the update.
#Tornado #StormChaser #EF5
www.weather.gov/media/fgf/En...
Just gonna leave this here with no context.
September 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Just gonna leave this here with no context.
I grabbed this image back in February at a protest in Madison. The sign remains even more true today. So far, every system that we had been hoping would stop some of the madness has either failed, or gone un-utilized.
#StreetPhotography #ProtestPhoto #Activism #VoicesHeard #ChangeIsNow
#StreetPhotography #ProtestPhoto #Activism #VoicesHeard #ChangeIsNow
September 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I grabbed this image back in February at a protest in Madison. The sign remains even more true today. So far, every system that we had been hoping would stop some of the madness has either failed, or gone un-utilized.
#StreetPhotography #ProtestPhoto #Activism #VoicesHeard #ChangeIsNow
#StreetPhotography #ProtestPhoto #Activism #VoicesHeard #ChangeIsNow
📷 I’m taking a photo every day in October and need your help! Suggest a theme, idea, or concept for any day and watch it come to life. Let’s make October full of creativity and surprises! 👉 shawnrundbladephoto.com/october-phot...
#PhotoADay #OctoberChallenge #CreativeCommunity
#PhotoADay #OctoberChallenge #CreativeCommunity
October Photo a Day Suggestion
This October, I’m challenging myself to take and share one photo every single day. To make it more fun—and to keep me accountable—I’m asking you to be part of the process. Here’s where you come in…
shawnrundbladephoto.com
September 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM
📷 I’m taking a photo every day in October and need your help! Suggest a theme, idea, or concept for any day and watch it come to life. Let’s make October full of creativity and surprises! 👉 shawnrundbladephoto.com/october-phot...
#PhotoADay #OctoberChallenge #CreativeCommunity
#PhotoADay #OctoberChallenge #CreativeCommunity
Alright, I NEED everyone's help.
I am doing a little "streamlining" to my website. I need your help to pick my 10 best images from my current portfolio to cull things down and add a short blurb to each image.
Take a peek here: shawnrundbladephoto.com/my-work/
[email protected]
I am doing a little "streamlining" to my website. I need your help to pick my 10 best images from my current portfolio to cull things down and add a short blurb to each image.
Take a peek here: shawnrundbladephoto.com/my-work/
[email protected]
My Work
Welcome to my photography portfolio — a collection of editorial, conservation, and commercial work rooted in real moments and wild places. From environmental photojournalism and wildlife stories to…
shawnrundbladephoto.com
September 3, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Alright, I NEED everyone's help.
I am doing a little "streamlining" to my website. I need your help to pick my 10 best images from my current portfolio to cull things down and add a short blurb to each image.
Take a peek here: shawnrundbladephoto.com/my-work/
[email protected]
I am doing a little "streamlining" to my website. I need your help to pick my 10 best images from my current portfolio to cull things down and add a short blurb to each image.
Take a peek here: shawnrundbladephoto.com/my-work/
[email protected]
The Badlands.
Nikon D810 and 70-200 f2.8 VR II 1/400 at f/8 ISO 200 I've rambled on before about the Badlands, but wanted to share this image a little more officially. This is the view from the visitors center. Like, right out the front door. It's not the first thing you see when you come into the…
Nikon D810 and 70-200 f2.8 VR II 1/400 at f/8 ISO 200 I've rambled on before about the Badlands, but wanted to share this image a little more officially. This is the view from the visitors center. Like, right out the front door. It's not the first thing you see when you come into the…
The Badlands.
Nikon D810 and 70-200 f2.8 VR II 1/400 at f/8 ISO 200 I've rambled on before about the Badlands, but wanted to share this image a little more officially. This is the view from the visitors center. Like, right out the front door. It's not the first thing you see when you come into the park. If you happen to come in on the eastern side, you'll pass the "Notch" and "Window" trails and overlooks. If you come in from the west, you'll actually see most of the park. Well, "most" is a relative term, but I shall not discuss that.
shawnrundbladephoto.com
August 25, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The Badlands.
Nikon D810 and 70-200 f2.8 VR II 1/400 at f/8 ISO 200 I've rambled on before about the Badlands, but wanted to share this image a little more officially. This is the view from the visitors center. Like, right out the front door. It's not the first thing you see when you come into the…
Nikon D810 and 70-200 f2.8 VR II 1/400 at f/8 ISO 200 I've rambled on before about the Badlands, but wanted to share this image a little more officially. This is the view from the visitors center. Like, right out the front door. It's not the first thing you see when you come into the…
Stormy Badlands
Nikon D810 and AF-S14-24 15sec f8 ISO 100 My journey into photography My journey into photography started nearly 30 years ago or more. I've always been fascinated by storms and severe weather, and I wanted to learn how to take pictures of lightning. So, my dad gave me an old full…
Nikon D810 and AF-S14-24 15sec f8 ISO 100 My journey into photography My journey into photography started nearly 30 years ago or more. I've always been fascinated by storms and severe weather, and I wanted to learn how to take pictures of lightning. So, my dad gave me an old full…
Stormy Badlands
Nikon D810 and AF-S14-24 15sec f8 ISO 100 My journey into photography My journey into photography started nearly 30 years ago or more. I've always been fascinated by storms and severe weather, and I wanted to learn how to take pictures of lightning. So, my dad gave me an old full manual film SLR, and I started learning. The more I learned and experimented, the more I fell in love with the craft. The image above was just shot within the past couple years, but it's one of my favorite lightning photos because it merges my photography, storms, and national parks.
shawnrundbladephoto.com
August 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Stormy Badlands
Nikon D810 and AF-S14-24 15sec f8 ISO 100 My journey into photography My journey into photography started nearly 30 years ago or more. I've always been fascinated by storms and severe weather, and I wanted to learn how to take pictures of lightning. So, my dad gave me an old full…
Nikon D810 and AF-S14-24 15sec f8 ISO 100 My journey into photography My journey into photography started nearly 30 years ago or more. I've always been fascinated by storms and severe weather, and I wanted to learn how to take pictures of lightning. So, my dad gave me an old full…
The Stormy Badlands
A powerful storm unleashes lightning over the rugged Badlands — a fleeting moment of raw energy captured in striking detail.
A powerful storm unleashes lightning over the rugged Badlands — a fleeting moment of raw energy captured in striking detail.
The Stormy Badlands
A powerful storm unleashes lightning over the rugged Badlands — a fleeting moment of raw energy captured in striking detail.
shawnrundbladephoto.com
August 23, 2025 at 1:58 AM
The Stormy Badlands
A powerful storm unleashes lightning over the rugged Badlands — a fleeting moment of raw energy captured in striking detail.
A powerful storm unleashes lightning over the rugged Badlands — a fleeting moment of raw energy captured in striking detail.
For those just coming to BlueSky:
I'm a photographer, a storm chaser, a dad, a science junkie, and a National Park and adventure nut. Slowly working on actually making vids on photography and my adventures.
I'd love a follow, but it's cool if you don't.
"I want you to want me." - Cheap Trick
I'm a photographer, a storm chaser, a dad, a science junkie, and a National Park and adventure nut. Slowly working on actually making vids on photography and my adventures.
I'd love a follow, but it's cool if you don't.
"I want you to want me." - Cheap Trick
August 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I do love me some blueberries. These are some of the "Blue Crop" variety. I can assure you, they are tasty indeed.
#Blueberries #NaturePhotography #FreshPick
#Blueberries #NaturePhotography #FreshPick
August 17, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I do love me some blueberries. These are some of the "Blue Crop" variety. I can assure you, they are tasty indeed.
#Blueberries #NaturePhotography #FreshPick
#Blueberries #NaturePhotography #FreshPick
In South Haven, MI, we caught the Friends Good Will sailing past the lighthouse. The light was harsh, but the real magic was my daughter’s joy seeing her first tall ship. ⛵#SouthHaven #TallShip #LakeMichigan
Surprise on the Lake
Nikon D500 and AF-S 200-500 f5.6 shot at 1/250 f/16 at ISO 400 For the second lighthouse of the trip, we stopped in South Haven, MI. Upon pulling into the parking lot, this beauty came sailing through the channel and into the lake. This is the Friends Good Will, a sloop that sails from the Michigan Maritime Museum. It's a replica, but you could easily have fooled me. Then again, I know virtually nothing about ships, so it would be easy. My daughter on the other hand, loves learning about ships.
shawnrundbladephoto.com
August 15, 2025 at 2:24 PM
In South Haven, MI, we caught the Friends Good Will sailing past the lighthouse. The light was harsh, but the real magic was my daughter’s joy seeing her first tall ship. ⛵#SouthHaven #TallShip #LakeMichigan
I’ve never gone to see a lighthouse before, but on my recent trip to Michigan, I saw my first. This is Big Red. Or officially Holland Harbor Light.
shawnrundbladephoto.com/big-red/
#photography #lighthouse #bluehour
shawnrundbladephoto.com/big-red/
#photography #lighthouse #bluehour
Big Red
I’ve never gone to see a lighthouse before, but on my recent trip to Michigan, I saw my first. This is Big Red. Or officially Holland Harbor Light. According to the Holland Convention and Visitors…
shawnrundbladephoto.com
August 14, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I’ve never gone to see a lighthouse before, but on my recent trip to Michigan, I saw my first. This is Big Red. Or officially Holland Harbor Light.
shawnrundbladephoto.com/big-red/
#photography #lighthouse #bluehour
shawnrundbladephoto.com/big-red/
#photography #lighthouse #bluehour
Twas a wonderful night for my first sunset over Lake Michigan. Photos of a lighthouse to come later.
August 12, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Twas a wonderful night for my first sunset over Lake Michigan. Photos of a lighthouse to come later.