Scott McNally
@scottmcnally.bsky.social
Minnesota photographer. Storms, aurora, night sky and landscape. Please find me on YouTube.
https://youtube.com/@scottmcnally
https://youtube.com/@scottmcnally
Last night I set up my timelapse while it was cloudy and before the aurora kicked off. Then, magic happened!
November 12, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Last night I set up my timelapse while it was cloudy and before the aurora kicked off. Then, magic happened!
Check out the dramtic timelapse of this image in my storm chase vlog from southern, MN on 9.21.25.
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September 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Check out the dramtic timelapse of this image in my storm chase vlog from southern, MN on 9.21.25.
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The aurora from September 14, 2025. Scandia, MN.
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September 16, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The aurora from September 14, 2025. Scandia, MN.
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I had two clear days to capture the September Full Harvest Moon. You can see my adventure along with moon photography tips and tricks here!📷⬇️
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September 12, 2025 at 4:25 PM
I had two clear days to capture the September Full Harvest Moon. You can see my adventure along with moon photography tips and tricks here!📷⬇️
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On June 28 near Gary, SD, one of the most photogenic tornados was captured by everyone but me. Here's my chase story from the day. #mnwx #sdwx
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July 27, 2025 at 1:07 PM
On June 28 near Gary, SD, one of the most photogenic tornados was captured by everyone but me. Here's my chase story from the day. #mnwx #sdwx
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Natural fireworks and fireflies on July 3 shot from the Twin Cities. Full adventure in the link!⬇️#mnwx #wiwx
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July 5, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Natural fireworks and fireflies on July 3 shot from the Twin Cities. Full adventure in the link!⬇️#mnwx #wiwx
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My chase video from monday afternoon as tornado-warned storms moved into the Twin Cities area. #mnwx
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June 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
My chase video from monday afternoon as tornado-warned storms moved into the Twin Cities area. #mnwx
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The milky way with airglow from the last weekend of May. You can see how I shot this in the video below.⬇️
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June 8, 2025 at 1:21 PM
The milky way with airglow from the last weekend of May. You can see how I shot this in the video below.⬇️
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Between wildfire smoke and clouds, I was able to capture at least one image of the aurora last week in the Twin Cities. You can also check out my video how I captured the shot.📷
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June 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Between wildfire smoke and clouds, I was able to capture at least one image of the aurora last week in the Twin Cities. You can also check out my video how I captured the shot.📷
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Friday, March 21 was my first chance to shoot the aurora in 2025. It was quite the show as I ventured to northern Minnesota. Join along on the adventure here!📷
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April 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Friday, March 21 was my first chance to shoot the aurora in 2025. It was quite the show as I ventured to northern Minnesota. Join along on the adventure here!📷
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Not a bad week of photography.
March 30, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Not a bad week of photography.
Epic lightning storm in the Twin Cities tonight.
March 29, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Epic lightning storm in the Twin Cities tonight.
A shipped sailed in front of the rising sun this morning at Deerfield Beach, FL.
March 27, 2025 at 5:35 PM
A shipped sailed in front of the rising sun this morning at Deerfield Beach, FL.
Northern Minnesota on 3.21.
March 23, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Northern Minnesota on 3.21.
Join along on my newest adventure out under the stars shooting star trails. A great way to shoot astrophotography in the city, during a bright moon, and to fill in gaps between aurora shows!📷🎞️⬇️
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March 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Join along on my newest adventure out under the stars shooting star trails. A great way to shoot astrophotography in the city, during a bright moon, and to fill in gaps between aurora shows!📷🎞️⬇️
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This was a composition five years in the making with these two barns! I captured a few lightning shots so a good start to the storm season here in the Twin Cities. #mnwx
March 15, 2025 at 3:50 AM
This was a composition five years in the making with these two barns! I captured a few lightning shots so a good start to the storm season here in the Twin Cities. #mnwx
Totality during a water tower lunar eclipse.
March 14, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Totality during a water tower lunar eclipse.
I missed the lunar eclipse overnight, but created my own eclipse with a water tower this morning as the March Worm full moon set.
March 14, 2025 at 12:48 PM
I missed the lunar eclipse overnight, but created my own eclipse with a water tower this morning as the March Worm full moon set.
In my newest video, I share thoughts on having pre-planned local photography locations to hopefully capture extraoridary photos from ordinary spots. Throughout the video I share some of my spots that are just 15 minutes from home.⬇️
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February 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
In my newest video, I share thoughts on having pre-planned local photography locations to hopefully capture extraoridary photos from ordinary spots. Throughout the video I share some of my spots that are just 15 minutes from home.⬇️
youtu.be/7Jk1Hq-jXbk
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It's COLD out there! Warm up with a summertime adventure looking for and photographing fireflies.⬇️
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January 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
It's COLD out there! Warm up with a summertime adventure looking for and photographing fireflies.⬇️
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Attempted to catch the moon rise in this spot on Monday but got clouded out. Didn't plan for this tonight, but had the gear and took an opportunistic shot.
January 15, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Attempted to catch the moon rise in this spot on Monday but got clouded out. Didn't plan for this tonight, but had the gear and took an opportunistic shot.
This is a shot that probably won' t be available in the coming years or even months. The movie screen at the now closed Vali-Hi Drive-in that so many cars drive by on I-94. I'm sure it will be another warehouse soon. Full moon set on 1-13-25.
January 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This is a shot that probably won' t be available in the coming years or even months. The movie screen at the now closed Vali-Hi Drive-in that so many cars drive by on I-94. I'm sure it will be another warehouse soon. Full moon set on 1-13-25.
We had a big melt in the last week of December in the Twin Cities which made for perfect waterfall chasing conditions. You can check out my vlog here⬇️
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January 12, 2025 at 2:53 PM
We had a big melt in the last week of December in the Twin Cities which made for perfect waterfall chasing conditions. You can check out my vlog here⬇️
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In my first YouTube video of the new year, a little look back on the past year and what lies ahead. I'd love to have you along for the ride in 2025.
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January 10, 2025 at 3:19 AM
In my first YouTube video of the new year, a little look back on the past year and what lies ahead. I'd love to have you along for the ride in 2025.
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Took a walk in the fog Saturday afternoon.
December 28, 2024 at 2:05 PM
Took a walk in the fog Saturday afternoon.