Editor's note: Those of us who have lived in coastal cities can tell you that hurricanes are best experienced from a great distance. Like, via the stunning images in our Hurricane wallpaper collection. Because up-close and in-person, hurricanes are ugly, devastating, trauma-making and expensive. Not to mention moldy and messy later on. But viewed from space or photographed by brave photographers who don't mind risking their necks to get a great shot, they're an example of Nature at her most powerful. Check out this collection and stay safe.