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A Powerful Series Of Images Featuring People Carrying Out Everyday Chores In Front Of Giant Storms

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A thrill-seeking snapper has shot a powerful series of images featuring people carrying out everyday chores in front of giant storms. Benjamin Von Wong’s surreal scenes include individuals ironing, barbecuing, playing video games and even sitting on the toilet – seemingly unaware of the threatening situations approaching.

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The project was initiated to raise awareness about climate change, and the the storms appearing across six different states in the U.S. Von Wong, 29, started the project in Colorado, before traveling to South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota and Nebraska for the unusual images.

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Benjamin Von Wong’s surreal scenes include individuals ironing, barbequing, playing video games and even sitting on the toilet – seemingly unaware of the threatening situations approaching.

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With the storms travelling at speeds up to 30mph, he only had limited timeframes to work with – usually no more than 10 to 15 minutes.

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During their travels Ben and his team were able to capture everything from lightning strikes to tornadoes.

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The project was shot as a means of raising awareness for climate change, with the storms appearing across six different states in the U.S.

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Ben, 29, started the project in Colorado, before travelling to South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota and Nebraska for the poigniant images.

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