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A Leicestershire stormchaser has been exhibiting his amazing extreme weather pictures alongside work by famous photographer David Bailey.

Stormclouds in S.Leics 2005

Mark Humpage, aged 41, from North Kilworth, travels all over the world to observe tornadoes.

His photographs were part of the Olympus Inheritance Exhibition in London from 17-18 February.

Mark, who lives with wife Debbie, aged 41, and their daughters, four-year-old Gracie and Giorga, aged seven, says the show was a great opportunity to share his enthusiasm.

He said: "My hobby of photography became a natural direction as part of my stormchasing adventures.

Kansas tornado May 2004

"I have seen violent storms the size of cities, tornadoes spinning at 300mph and hail the size of cricket balls.

"My goal is to obtain a suitcase load of photos of sufficient quality to fill a book".

Mark, who is an executive for the Tornado & Storm research Organisation (TORRO), goes stormchasing every year in the US.

He says it is the best place in the world to see severe weather.

Mark, who also runs a road safety business, said: "Meteorological conditions are perfect for displaying Mother Nature at its most awesome.

"From a photography point of view it is Mecca".